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• Repressed Memory In Sexual Abuse Cases

  Steve Klearman | December 13, 2005 2:58 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  This is the first in a series of articles that deal with claims for sexual abuse under Nevada law.Nevada has laws that protect victims of sexual molestation. Unfortunately, sexual molestation cases often arise in the home, in schools and colleges, at churches and in other environments in which one should be safe from such conduct. Nevada recognizes that many individuals are molested when they...

• Assessing Your Risk In Personal Injury Litigation

  Steve Klearman | December 11, 2005 8:56 AM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  If you've been injured, and there's a settlement offer from the other side on the table, you may be wondering whether to push forward through litigation or to settle. Every case is different and requires specific evaluation. In general, though, you should assess a variety of factors, including the following:Case SizeHow big is the case? Litigation can be very expensive and you, the injured...

• Insurance Companies Owe Insureds Special Duties

  Steve Klearman | December 11, 2005 8:46 AM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  Insurance Companies Often Act in Bad FaithNevada laws recognize that insurers owe special duties to their insureds and protections are set forth, both in Nevada statutes and in Nevada regulations, to protect insureds from their insurance companies. Nevada law allows for punitive damages to be awarded against an insurer that breaches certain obligations to its insured. While numerous claims...

• The Value Of A Personal Injury Case

  Steve Klearman | December 03, 2005 12:14 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  How much is your case worth?The answer to this question has a ring of Zen to it. How much is your case worth? Your case is worth what you can get: that's how much it's worth.So what can you get? The answer depends on a variety of factors. A good place to start out is a general understanding of the legal concept of damages. Simply put, there are different types of damages that correspond to a...

• When To Give Information And Aid After Auto Accident?

  Steve Klearman | December 02, 2005 3:18 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  This is another in a series of articles that deal with the basic legal concepts that apply when you're in an automobile accident in Nevada.Ever wonder whether it's necessary to show another driver your license after you're both in an accident? Some might think that this is a matter of courtesy. In fact, it's the law.N.R.S. 484.223 requires that drivers who are involved in auto accidents...

• Fair Attorney's Fees in Medical Malpractice Actions

  Steve Klearman | December 01, 2005 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  Many victims of medical malpractice who see an attorney may wonder whether a proposed fee agreement is fair.Across the country, standard attorney's fee contingencies in medical malpractice cases range from 33% to 40% of gross or net recovery, and higher contingency fees are not uncommon. Plaintiff's attorneys have long reasoned that medical malpractice cases are especially expensive and...

• What If You're At Fault, Too?

  Steve Klearman | December 01, 2005 2:42 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  This is one of a number of articles that deal with basic legal concepts when you're in an accident in Nevada.Accidents, like the challenges of life, aren't always straightforward, and defense attorneys are adept at making the most of complexity. So what happens when you're in an accident and you may have some fault, too?Nevada law is generally clear on this issue. N.R.S. 41.141 provides, in...

• U.S. Leads Way In Medical Errors

  Steve Klearman | November 23, 2005 5:15 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  Reuters recently reported a startling statistic based upon a study by the Commonwealth Fund reported in the medical journal, Health Affairs: the United States leads Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Germany in medical errors.Patients in the United States reported higher rates of medical errors and more disorganized doctor visits and out-of-pocket costs than people any of these...

• Nevada Business Not Liable in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  Steve Klearman | November 22, 2005 8:40 AM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  Are businesses in Nevada liable when their employees assault others while on the job? The Nevada Supreme Court has never really thought so and still doesn't.The Court recently affirmed its longstanding views in this regard in set of holdings on this issue in Wood v. Safeway, decided on October 20, 2005. There, Jane Doe, a mentally handicapped woman, was working for Safeway Stores when she was...

• Ortho Evra Blood Clot Risk

  Steve Klearman | November 16, 2005 12:58 PM | 0 CommentsReno, NV

  Public Citizen, the consumer watchdog group, has called for women to stop using the dangerous Ortho Evra birth control patch.Public Citizen warned consumers about the patch over two months ago, but just last week, the FDA acknowledged the increased risk of blood clots, which can ultimately lead to death.According to the Ortho Evra statement from Dr. Sidney Wolfe, Director of Public Citizen's...