VW Diesel Recall & Current Investigations
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller has confirmed that the VW Diesel Recall is scheduled to begin in January 2016 in order to replace the faulty software that was installed within Volkswagen vehicles from 2009-2015. At this time, the company continues to provide few details beyond the fact that they will be unrolling some type of fix to resolve the issue. It remains to be seen whether this will be the installation of a new computer for the vehicles, or if it will merely be a software patch that vehicle [...]
Nevada Car Accident Deaths & Serious Injuries to Those Without A Seatbelt [infographic]
Under Nevada law, all motor vehicle occupants – in both the front and rear seats of a car or truck – must wear either a seat belt or be in an approved child restraining system. (There are some exceptions for older cars that do not have seatbelts.) Despite this, almost 1,300 people who were unbelted were seriously injured or killed between 2009 and 2013. The Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan has launched an initiative to reduce to zero the number of automobile accident fatalities involving occupants who are [...]
Nevada Attorney General Settles Debt Collection Lawsuit with JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to a $136 million settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 47 states, including Nevada, and the District of Columbia. It follows an investigation into the company’s debt collection practices. If you’re the target of debt collectors employed by JPMorgan Chase or other companies, contact a consumer rights attorney in Nevada today. Your lawyer can help ensure that the debt collectors are following all appropriate debt collection laws and that you’re not being harassed for debts you do not actually owe. Debt [...]
Recent NV Supreme Court Decision Clears Way for Some Personal Injury Suits Against Contractors
Employees who are injured on the job normally only have one available avenue for recourse: A workers’ compensation claim. However, a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Nevada paves the way for injured employees to sue contractors in a limited number of situations. If you’ve been hurt on the job, your Reno personal injury lawyer can review the specifics of your situation and determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit against a contractor. Nevada Workers’ Comp Basics Under Nevada workers’ compensation law, employers must provide no-fault [...]
Nursing homes often administer antipsychotic drugs without consent
A recent, unprecedented settlement against a U.S. nursing home is raising questions nationwide about how many nursing home residents are overmedicated with antipsychotic drugs without proper consent. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Nevada is one of only two states in the nation where all 32 nursing homes were cited by state health inspectors for infractions relating to elder care in 2013. While alarming, these numbers also play a role in why patients, family members and a Reno personal injury attorney are increasingly concerned about how medication is [...]
Nevada lawmakers target hit-and-run drivers
Nevada motorists who flee the scene of an accident will soon face stricter penalties, according to NBC News Las Vegas. With the passage of Senate Bill 245, drivers involved in hit-and-run accidents causing serious injuries or death will receive the same penalties as those who do so and are convicted of felony DUI. Nevada’s “leaving the scene” statute and associated penalties are intended to discourage drivers from leaving the scene following an accident. However, an injury lawyer Reno knows that drunk drivers sometimes flee the scene willfully because [...]
Why isn’t Cymbalta maker telling us about the aftereffects?
Cymbalta is a much-prescribed drug whose producers have come under scrutiny for allegedly misleading the public through inadequate labeling. Plaintiffs in current cases say that the label does not sufficiently warn patients of the potential for extreme withdrawal symptoms that may occur after missing even a single dose. In broad use The FDA approved the antidepressant Cymbalta, or duloxetine, in 2004, for the treatment of major depressive disorder. In 2007, it was approved for treating general anxiety disorder, and in 2008 for use with patients suffering from fibromyalgia. [...]
When your insurance company cuts corners on your car accident repair [infographic]
When a product is found to have a defect that causes injury, people here in Nevada can file a Reno product liability claim to hold the negligent company responsible. Many people understand that this applies to defective auto parts, but they may not know that insurance companies can also be held accountable if the company encourages repair shops to use faulty parts. (article continues below infographic) A recent CNN news report states that a lawsuit has been filed against a prominent insurance company. The suit alleges that the [...]
Study: ADHD drugs may create learning impairment in children
Published on March 17, 2015, by Matthew Sharp
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common childhood condition that can last into adulthood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 11 percent of children between 4 and 17 years old have been diagnosed and may be taking ADHD drugs. As a pharmaceutical attorney in Reno may have seen, however, the medication does not come without its risks. Parents in Nevada and across the country may turn to these drugs in the hopes that they will help children focus in school, but a recent study reveals [...]
Botox subject of lawsuit after child’s allergic reaction
Published on March 17, 2015, by Matthew Sharp
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In 2010, a child received an injection of Botox to treat mild cerebral palsy. According to the Burlington Free Press, the first dosage did not work, so the child received the treatment again in 2012. However, the second treatment involved a larger dose, triggering a severe allergic reaction. The family has sued Allergan, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the drug, claiming the defendant did not properly warn people about possible side effects. As a defective product lawyer in Nevada knows, drug makers are required to publish known side [...]
