Archive | December, 2009
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Against Pharmacy Liability
We posted recently regarding the issue of liability for a pharmacy if someone who has been abusing prescriptions ultimately causes harm to others. The court has made its ruling, and it has decided that pharmacies can not be held liable for these types of damages. The case has drawn national attention not only because of [...]
Potential for Liability Continues to Grow for Endoscopy Center
23. December 2009
We’ve been following and providing you with updates regarding the serious problems caused by the hepatitis C outbreak that originated at a local endoscopy clinic, and on Monday a report was released by officials that tells a very disturbing story. Not only is it alleged that staff members were negligent in their care, but now [...]
UMC Takes First Steps in Response to Ignored Patient
21. December 2009
Generally, when a person or an entity is guilty of some sort of misconduct, the reaction by that entity can be telling. Since the story broke regarding UMC’s alleged refusal to treat a pregnant woman who was in agony, the hospital has had to deal with other legal problems. In response to this issue, word [...]
Police Officer Injured After Being Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
17. December 2009
Drinking and driving is all-too-prevalent in the Las Vegas area, and when this behavior occurs, anyone and everyone around such a driver is placed in a situation of danger, many times without any knowledge or warning. Those who can be harmed unexpectedly even includes police officers, as a motorcycle patrolman was hit from the rear [...]
Man Arrested for DUI After Crash Sends Two to Hospital
15. December 2009
Las Vegas has always been known as a place where people like to have a good time. When you combine that constant with the holiday season, it may create a festive atmosphere, but it also tends to lead to more risk for anyone who’s behind the wheel in the area at any given time. Unfortunately, [...]
Another Suspected DUI-Caused Traffic Death
10. December 2009
Perhaps it’s the time of year. Perhaps it’s the attraction that is Las Vegas. Regardless of the reason even if there is one that could be named above any others, we have to report on yet another tragic traffic death at the hands of another suspected drunk driver in the area. This time, the crash [...]
Another Potential Legal Problem for UMC
8. December 2009
We’ve been posting about different topics recently, but more than once, the University Medical Center has come under fire for different reasons. Now come allegations that UMC did not treat a woman in labor, and if her allegations turn out to be accurate, it could open UMC up to a substantial amount of legal liability [...]
Another Bus Stop Crash Brings Safety into Question
7. December 2009
The good news from a recent accident where a vehicle crashed into a local bus stop station was that no one was hurt. The bad news is that this is a type of accident that’s occurring with more frequency, prompting several parties to sound the alarm regarding the safety of those standing by the side [...]
Assisted Living Facility Loses License for Repeated Neglect
4. December 2009
People who suffer from advanced Alzheimer’s Disease need constant care in order to be protected from harm, and many times this harm can come as a result of their own unwitting actions. One of the foundations of proper care for these patients is a regular routine of medication, and when patients go without it, serious [...]
Firefighter Jailed for Kicking Boy in the Head
3. December 2009
When someone commits a battery and is ultimately sentenced to a term in jail, most would assume that such a situation would involve only Nevada’s body of criminal laws. While such a situation is obviously criminal in nature, that does not mean that personal injury law is not relevant. Injured parties can pursue recovery in [...]
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- UMC Patient Privacy Leak Revealed
- Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case
- Nevada Supreme Court Case Could Bring More Liability to Pharmacies
- Update: FBI Getting Involved with UMC Information Leak
- Another Potential Legal Problem for UMC
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29. December 2009
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