Handling Accident

Safety concerns, regarding the use of the intra-uterinedevice (IUD) that began in the 1970’s with the scandal involving the Dalton shield, have waned. The IUD has become the contraceptive of choice for 6.4 percent of American women of child bearing age during the period from 2011 through 2013. These numbers were published in February of 2015 in a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   A number of factors are reasons for the increase in usage. Reasons for IUD Popularity The IUD still trails in popularity behind the pill and condoms, but the effectiveness and security of the device make it an attractive option. The IUD as a birth control device has a 99 percent effective rate, coupled with a five year life span. Medical societies have implemented policies recommending that doctors consider IUDs more broadly, while advertising and marketing by IUD manufacturers have brought the method back into the foreground for women seeking a reliable and long lasting contrace...

Southern Nevada is a wonderful place to live. Given our sunny days, it is home to many children and adults riding bicycles on our roadways. However, according to ThinkFirstNevada.org: • In the year 2000, 690 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles. • In that same year, 51,000 bicyclists were injured in traffic-related crashes. • More than 373,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries in the year 2000. Bicyclists are vulnerable to severe injuries when they are involved in accidents . Today’s discussion is on the rights and responsibilities of both car drivers and bicyclists. The rules governing bicyclists on our roadways, are set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 484B, entitled “Rules of the Road”.  The relevant sections of NRS 484B are set forth here:    NRS 484B.270  Vehicles, bicycles and electric bicycles: Driver’s duty of due care; additional penalty if driver is proximate cause of collision with person ridin...

According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services agency of Healthcare Research and Quality , 1 an estimated 285,000 patients undergo hip replacement surgery on an annual basis in the U.S. Common reasons for hip replacements 2 include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fracture or injury, and more. During this procedure, medical professionals remove an individual's damaged hip joint and cartilage and replace it with an artificial joint. This joint is comprised of two pieces—a ball and socket—that will move together to allow regular hip mobility after recovery. The materials commonly used for these implants are ceramic and/or metal. Though hip replacement surgery is intended to relieve long-term pain and increase mobility, some patients have experienced dangerous complications following a hip replacement surgery, and many of these complications are due to the type and quality of the artificial joint implant that was used. Some patients have suffered ...

According to official Nevada records, 69 pedestrians died on our roadways last year. See, http://www.zerofatalitiesnv.com/pedestrian.php for more information on fatalities and injuries on our roads.  The rules governing pedestrians on our roadways, is codified in Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 484B, entitled “Rules of the Road”.  Two relevant sections of NRS 484B are set forth here:   NRS 484B.280 Duties of driver of motor vehicle to pedestrian; additional penalty if driver is proximate cause of collision with pedestrian.       1.  A driver of a motor vehicle shall:       (a)  Exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian;       (b) Give an audible warning with the horn of the vehicle if appropriate and when necessary to avoid such a collision; and       (c) Exercise proper caution upon observing a pedestrian:         ...

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As reported 1 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), 970 people lost their lives in the state due to violent crime in 2013 alone. Though this number is the lowest since 2005, it still means that almost one thousand families were left mourning the sudden and needless death of loved ones. Though these families may attend the criminal trial of the perpetrator and see them sent to prison, surviving family members are often left with financial and emotional issues following a violent homicide. The courts recognize the issues that surviving loved ones face and Florida law 2 allows them to file a wrongful death claim against the person who was responsible for the death. Though wrongful death claims are usually associated with car accidents or other unintentional deaths, this type of case also can arise following a violent act. If your family member has been killed, you likely have a strong case for wrongful death and should consult with a wrongful death lawyer as soon as poss...

A rollover accident 1 occurs when a vehicle rolls onto its side or onto its roof. This type of accident is one of the most dangerous because it has the potential to cause severe and often life-threatening injuries. Victims of rollover accidents often suffer head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, shattered or crushed bones, neck and back injuries, road rash, burns, and much more. Though many rollover accidents involve vehicles with a high center of gravity, such as trucks or sport utility vehicles (SUVs), any vehicle has the potential to rollover under certain circumstances. Causes of rollover accidents Many rollover accidents only involve one vehicle, however, this does not mean that the driver of the rolled over car is always the one at fault. In fact, rollover accidents are usually caused by an outside force, though sometimes the responsible force is difficult to identify. Vehicles most often rollover after they are somehow “tripped,” meaning that the tire struck something and caus...