Month: December 2021

No matter where you may live, there is always at least some risk of potential injury. That being said, those who have been injured in an accident may find themselves wondering whether or not they suffered a  “personal injury” by legal standards. This is a bit of a complicated question, as there are numerous situations … Read more

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently made several rulings regarding the medical device manufacturer Medtronic and their spinal fusion devices. The court upheld a lawsuit that accused the company of misleading the FDA in order to gain clearance for the devices, but dismissed claims that Medtronic falsely marketed the devices and unlawfully compensated … Read more

Every day, our nation’s agricultural industry works hard to keep us fed and healthy–unfortunately, farmers, agricultural workers, and even nearby neighbors can be exposed to deadly chemicals that are used as weed and insect killers. Perhaps the most notable example of this relates to weed killers that feature paraquat, a chemical that has long been … Read more

It’s no secret that commercial pesticides and weed killers have vastly increased the output and efficiency of the agricultural industry for decades. Unfortunately, it’s also known that many of these chemicals have extremely harsh side effects for both the land and the people working it. One of the most poignant examples of this is paraquat, … Read more

Even though the pandemic has significantly increased the amount of virtual workdays, interactions, and purchases, the fact remains that winter weather adds an increased level of risk to our health and safety. Snow, sleet, and ice can be a sinister combination, and it helps to be prepared in case an accident does take place. Let’s … Read more

It’s no secret that Parkinson’s disease is one of the most serious and unfortunate conditions an individual can be diagnosed with. The thought of chronic complications is hard enough to comprehend on its own, but when these complications can be attributed to the negligence of others, it adds another level of anger and frustration. Such … Read more

It’s no secret that Parkinson’s disease is one of the most serious and unfortunate conditions an individual can be diagnosed with. The thought of chronic complications is hard enough to comprehend on its own, but when these complications can be attributed to the negligence of others, it adds another level of anger and frustration. Such … Read more

Sometimes the biggest dangers to our health are the things we can’t see–each year in the U.S., there are hundreds of carbon monoxide-related deaths. However, even if a person doesn’t die from exposure to this harmful gas, they can still suffer serious injuries and complications, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Most of these … Read more

Auto accidents and their severity may vary, but all claimants want to get through the process as quickly as possible and get to the end settlement. Most claims will settle outside of court, but occasionally they don’t, and claimants may understandably want to know how the litigation process works and how it may affect their … Read more

Under Nevada law, first-party insurance claimants are permitted to file bad faith claims against their insurer, due to the contractual relationship between the two parties. If an investigation reveals that the insurer in question did act in bad faith, the claimant is then eligible to receive damages. While that’s a simple concept on paper, in … Read more