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Firefighter Jailed for Kicking Boy in the Head
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 [...]
Continue reading...Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
When someone drinks and drives and gets into an accident, he or she can face substantial consequences from prosecutors, especially if someone is hurt or killed as a result. When an alleged drunk driver causes this sort of harm and then flees the scene, the consequences only become heavier after he or she is ultimately [...]
Continue reading...Motorcyclist Killed by High-Speed Pickup Truck
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Motorcycles are quite popular in the area, as the climate and the proximity of wide-open roads make such a mode of transportation attractive for many people. However, motorcyclists are also at an inherent disadvantage in terms of size and exposure when compared to larger vehicles. This is particularly true when those driving SUV’s and trucks [...]
Continue reading...Woman Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver
Monday, November 30, 2009
We have all seen the stories and heard the messages regarding the dangers of drinking and driving over the years. While almost any effort to curb this dangerous practice is worthwhile, the unfortunate and unavoidable truth is that this work in regards to public awareness has not eliminated the problem of drunk driving in Las [...]
Continue reading...Victims of Mortgage Fraud Could Get a Boost from Government Enforcement
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
We have all seen recent reports of how the mortgage and real estate markets are beginning to move upward after what was nothing short of a historic meltdown that occurred over the past year-plus. While home purchases and property values seem to be moving in a positive direction around the country, that pattern has not [...]
Continue reading...First Domino Could Fall in Massive Attorney-Surgeon Scheme
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
We are all taught from an early age to trust what our doctors tell us, and for the most part, that’s sound advice. Doctors are charged with caring for us in every way, and most would never suspiciously assume that any of them are working for any other reason than to help people on their [...]
Continue reading...Update: FBI Getting Involved with UMC Information Leak
Monday, November 23, 2009
We posted last week regarding an emerging story that involves the alleged sale of private and legally protected hospital patient information to attorneys for the purpose of soliciting legal work. While the news caught many by surprise, it also seems to have caught the attention of the FBI. An update was subsequently released that told [...]
Continue reading...UMC Patient Privacy Leak Revealed
Friday, November 20, 2009
Medical facilities are all under very strict guidelines regarding the protection of the sensitive personal information of their patients. There are innumerable reasons for this protection, and when this privacy is breached, it can lead to countless problems. In this day and age, personal information that includes medical records and social security numbers is almost [...]
Continue reading...Owner of Clinic Responsible for Hepatitis C Exposure Could Face Criminal Charges
Thursday, November 19, 2009
In 2007, all of Nevada was rocked by the revelation that thousands of patients of the Endoscopy Center had been exposed to hepatitis C as a result of improper protocols. Hepatitis C can be deadly for many who contract it, and since that report surfaced several agencies have been aggressively investigating the clinic, its owner, [...]
Continue reading...OSHA in Nevada Comes Under Fire
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
OSHA, which stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a federal agency charged with promoting workplace safety. This set of duties includes investigating incidents in which workers are injured or killed and handing out fines and other remedies when employers are found guilty of not properly protecting those who work for them. Unfortunately, several [...]
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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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Thursday, December 3, 2009
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