Patient Dumping Can Be Deadly, So Why Are So Many Las Vegas Hospitals Doing It?
Let’s start with some numbers. In 2009, the median length of a hospital stay for a hip replacement was 8 days. In 2017-2018, it was an average of 4.23 days. As of January 2023, it typically lasts one day. Average length of a hospital stay for a C-section in 2023? Two to four days. Open…
Read MoreHow Las Vegas Truck Accidents Can Cause Organ Damage
Truck accidents arenot only frightening but many times result in severe injuries. Even if your injuries don’t seem too serious at the scene, it is extremely important that you seek medical attention following a truck accident as quickly as possible. A physician should do a full medical examination to ensure that there are no signs…
Read MoreAdult Bed Rails Recalled Because of Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of Nova Medical Products adult bed rails because of their serious potential to cause entrapment or asphyxiation. While this recall is mainly for bed rails used in the home, it does shed light on entrapment and asphyxiation injuries that often occur in nursing homes. As…
Read MoreAmy Geiler Won Her Medical Malpractice Case. She Still Won’t See True Justice.
Amy suffers from a neurological condition called Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS). ODS causes the brain to be unable to communicate with the body due to damage to the brain stem. It has left Amy in a locked-in state. Amy has no voluntary muscle movement below her neck, leaving her unable to move her body, talk,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Social Security Disability
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a federal program that helps workers who cannot work due to a physical or mental disability obtain financial benefits and health insurance coverage. Family members may also be eligible for benefits. The initial application process is difficult, and many people are not approved for SSDI on their…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Earns Spot on CVN’s “Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts”
Congratulations to our own Geordan Logan and Sean Claggett, whose 2022 case Roybal v. Louis Bellomo & SHAC LLC made Courtroom View Network’s (CVN) list of their Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts. We’d like to take a moment to thank CVN and talk a bit about this case. CVN is a news organization “dedicated…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Small Plane Accident in Las Vegas
In addition to having one of the busiest airports in the world, Las Vegas is home to smaller airports in Henderson and North Las Vegas. The skies are filled with commercial airliners, helicopters touring the area, and smaller private planes. It’s not uncommon for people to charter these smaller planes for flights to Reno or…
Read MoreInjured in a Reno Construction Site Accident? Read This
There is no shortage of construction in Reno. When construction is booming, there are going to be construction site accidents where people get injured. When this happens, knowing what to do next can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if the injuries are serious or if your injury-related pain just won’t go away. It’s important to…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for a Truck Tire Blowout Accident?
A tire blowing out while driving a truck can cause a serious accident. The resulting injuries can be just as serious and result in various complications, such as disability and missed time from work. If you were recently injured by a truck that suffered a tire blowout in Reno, NV and believe the incident was…
Read MoreTrauma from Las Vegas Bicycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
Las Vegas is famous for many reasons, most of them exciting and fun. With great weather most of the year (it’s a dry heat), many people enjoy outdoor activities in Las Vegas, such as riding bikes. While the city has made some progress on building more bike lanes and bike trails, it’s still not the…
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