Since getting a pedicure involves files, pumice stones, tweezers, and other tools, there is a risk that you can contract an infection due to a break in the skin. Even just skin-to-skin contact can carry the health risk of certain contagions. Pedicure dangers can be mitigated with certain precautions, but if nail salons fail to …
How to Sue McDonald’s – Injury Claims Guide
When many of us hear the words “McDonald’s lawsuit,” it brings to mind the McDonald’s hot coffee case of the early nineties. At the time, the suit was fodder for jokes and parodies. However, the victim in that case suffered very real injuries and damages, as have others hurt at the popular fast-food chain. If …
E-Cigarettes & Vaping Linked to Lung Injury
Our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys can explain how vape or e-cigarette-related injuries can entitle you to a fair settlement. We will investigate your case and gather evidence that links your symptoms to electronic cigarette companies like Juul. E-cigarettes and vaping are linked to lung injuries like popcorn lung, lipoid pneumonia, or collapsed lungs, according …
How does Paraquat Herbicide Cause Parkinson’s Disease?
A small number of people develop Parkinson’s due to their genetics, but chemicals and other environmental exposures also have a link to the disease. Paraquat herbicide can cause Parkinson’s disease by altering the dopamine function of brain cells, therefore resulting in damage or death to the cell. This damage includes oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, …
Can Whiplash Symptoms Be Delayed?
Whiplash symptoms can be delayed. While you can start feeling pain right away, some people do not experience any symptoms at all until hours or days following the injury. You can protect your health by seeking immediate medical treatment after an accident, even if you do not experience symptoms right away. Receiving prompt treatment can …
Statute of Limitations for Premises Liability Cases in Nevada
The statute of limitations for premises liability cases in Nevada is two years. If you want to recover compensation from whoever caused your accident, it is imperative that you file your case within this deadline. That said, there might be exceptions or extensions that apply to your case. You may want to consult a Nevada …
Experiencing Chronic Pain After a Knee Replacement
For most people, knee replacement surgery represents a new lease on life. Once patients heal from this procedure, they often have substantially more freedom of movement. Unfortunately, some people continue experiencing chronic pain after a knee replacement procedure. If your chronic knee pain is related to a medical mistake or defective device, you have legal …
Average Settlements in Knee Replacement Recall Lawsuits
There’s no way to determine the average settlement in a knee replacement recall lawsuit. Every case is different, presenting different facts that result in damages ranging from minimal to substantial. In addition, the terms of many settlements remain undisclosed, not allowing potential plaintiffs to determine the value of their knee replacement claims. If you or …
How Do I Know if My Knee Implant Device Was Recalled?
Many medical devices, including knee implants, have flaws or defects that can cause them to fail. When this happens, you can suffer damage to your knee, experience pain, and require medical treatment. Enough failures can trigger a recall. That’s why it’s critical to understand what a knee implant device is, how to know if there …