Top 8 Reasons For Medical Device Recalls [infographic]
The FDA is on pace to recall more defective medical devices in 2016 than in any previous year. Eight factors are driving the number of recalls to increase each year. (Article continues below Infographic) 1. Poor Information There are several layers between a medical device manufacturer and the patient. Without adequate information about the care and installation of the device, the manufacturer risks a lawsuit from a defective medical device lawyer in Reno, NV. The device must have clear instructions for cleaning and operation, as well as warning [...]
Crib Recalls: What Every Parent Should Know
When parents purchase a baby bed or crib, they expect that it is safe for use. However, many baby beds and cribs, even some of the most trusted brands, prove to be hazardous for infants and small children. Every year, thousands of cribs are recalled due to defects, but many are not recalled in time to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Due to defective designs and components, cribs can cause a variety of injuries, and even fatalities. If a child is injured or killed by a defective crib, [...]
The Duty to Warn: Product Liability
Under product liability law, manufacturers and suppliers of goods have a duty to warn consumers and users of any dangers that may be associated with the use of their products. Individuals injured by products with absent or even inadequate manufacturer warnings may be entitled to financial compensation to help recover medical expenses, lost past and future wages, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and other damages. Manufacturers have a duty to warn users when a product could be dangerous, when the hazard is known by the manufacturer (or should be [...]
Five Reasons Why Insurance Companies Reject Death Benefits
Life insurance companies have very strict rules about when they pay out for death benefits and how they deny claims for families. When an insurance company tries to reject the payment of benefits or slow down payments to beneficiaries, a Reno bad faith insurance attorney like Matthew L. Sharp is a family’s best option to protect their rights and receive their benefits. What Is “Bad Faith”? Under US law, insurance companies are required to act in “good faith” for every interaction with the people they insure. This “good faith” implies [...]
Bad Faith: When The Insurance Company Denies or Delays Your Claim [infographic]
Some insurance companies will deny or delay legitimate claims to avoid paying for them. When an insurance company doesn’t live up to their responsibilities, that is considered bad faith. Nevada has laws and regulations as to how an insurance company should treat its customers, and the insured party can get punitive damages if an insurance company in Nevada acts in bad faith. (Article continues below Infographic) What Constitutes Insurance Bad Faith An insurance company refusing to pay a legitimate claim is one example of them acting in bad faith. [...]
Should Head Shots Be Banned in Boxing? [infographic]
Nick Blackwell was a professional boxer until he had to be placed in a medically induced coma after sustaining serious injuries during a boxing match. While he recovered from his injuries, he retired from the sport. Many people are asking if head shots should be banned in boxing. Boxing is unique in the sports world in that it actually encourages participants to deal blows to the head. (Article continues below Infographic) It is thought that at least 80% of boxers have brain scarring as the result of blows to the [...]
What is an FDA black box warning? [infographic]
Misuse of prescription drugs is a serious and growing problem in Nevada, as evidenced by a recent report on HealthyAmericans.org, a Washington, D.C.-based health advocacy organization. The number of overall overdose deaths in the state jumped 80 percent since 1999, the majority of which were the result of prescription drugs. A Nevada personal injury attorney knows that the Food and Drug Administration increasingly relies on black box warnings to ensure proper use of prescriptions and to warn patients of side effects. Just how effective they are, however, is [...]
Takeda Agrees to $2.94 Billion Actos Settlement
Defective products are responsible for thousands of accidents and injuries each year in the U.S. Consumers who purchase products that are presumed to be safe sustain injuries that range from mild to severe, and even death. Defective products come from a wide variety of categories including recreational and sports equipment; electronics equipment; home maintenance and construction products; furniture and home décor; household chemicals and cleaners; children’s toys; and medical devices, supplies, and prescriptions. Injuries caused by defective products amount to millions of dollars in product liability claims every [...]
Bad Faith Claims Not Barred By Suit Limitations in Nevada
While it is common for property insurance policies to contain suit limitation provisions (similar to statues of limitations) that prohibit the insured from filing suit against the insurance company unless the suit is filed within one or two years of the loss, jurisdictions vary on the types of claims that can be barred. A district court in Nevada recently held that a one year suit limitation in a contract did not apply to bad faith claims or UCPA (Unfair Claims Practices Act) claims, but instead only to breach [...]
How and Why Hit and Run Cases are Rising in Nevada [infographic]
The number of hit and run accidents in Nevada is on the rise, but new laws have stiffened the penalties. In the past, Reno drivers faced harsh sentence for driving under the influence, while hit and run consequences remained relatively lax. Lawmakers hope that the new laws will change this pattern. (Article continues below infographic.) The Number of Hit and Runs The number of hit and run crashes is rising across the nation and many major cities are experiencing the phenomenon in epidemic proportions. The National Highway Traffic [...]
