Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

On New Year’s Eve, a 21-year old California man fell to his death from the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Found near the property’s tennis courts, police and medical examiners estimate the man fell from approximately 5 stories up. He was pronounced dead at 8:15am on January 1^st. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured due to negligence of a Las Vegas casino, contact Benson and Bingham today.

This is the second falling death from the Cosmopolitan Hotel in less than a year. In March, Sean Campe of New Jersey jumped to his death from a balcony on the hotel’s 14 floor.  While many Las Vegas hotels do not have balconies, the Cosmopolitan does. In addition, last year a man fell from one Planet Hollywood roof to another, and his body was not found for two days. If you have been injured in an Nevada accident and believe the owner of the premises to be negligent, please go to bensonbingham.com today. We offer free consultations.

Benson and Bingham is one of the top law firms in the South Valleys. We pride ourselves on customer service – working closely with our clients to ensure their satisfaction. Please contact us today for a free consultation.

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UC San Francisco recently released a report comparing the quality-of-care in nursing homes across the country. The report compared the ten largest for profit nursing homes with the care in other for profits, non-profits and even government run homes. In general, the report’s findings showed a  better quality of care and higher staffing levels at non-profit and government run facilities. If you believe your loved one has received sub-par care in a Nevada nursing home, contact us today.

In the ten largest nursing homes, the report found that patients had more complaints and incidents of pressure sores, weight loss, falls, infections, mistreatment by staff, unsanitary conditions and more. These higher incident rates stem from lower staffing levels at large, chain operations where patient care is secondary to making a profit. Please contact Benson and Bingham at Bensonbingham.com or 702-382-9797 to discuss the neglect of any Nevadan in a Silver State nursing home.

Benson and Bingham is a full-service law firm that strives to ensure our clients are entirely satisfied by our representation. In 2010, Benson and Bingham secured over $15,000,000 in awards for our clients. Please contact us today to discuss any personal injury case. We can be found online at Bensonbingham.com

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In 2008, 18-year old Hiroyuki Joho, ran across train tracks in an effort to catch another train. Distracted by torrential rains and a large umbrella, Mr. Joho was struck and killed by an oncoming train. At impact, parts of Mr. Joho’s body were thrown, striking Ms. Gayane Zokhrabo approximately 100 yards away. Ms. Zokhrabo suffered a broken wrist, arm and injured shoulder. In Nevada, innocent bystanders can be injured in cases of negligence. Contact Benson and Bingham today for consolation, free of charge.

Injured not only physically but also financially, Ms. Zokhrabo sued the estate of Mr. Joho, looking to recoup medical costs, lost pay and other expenses. While initially struck down, the case was reinstated on appeal – simply put, a person running across train tracks has an expectation that should he or she be hit, their body or belongings may strike and injure another person. If you have suffered a wrongful injury in Nevada, contact us today.

Benson and Bingham (www.bensonbingham.com) Attorneys at Law are one of Las Vegas’ leading law firms. While representing you, Benson and Bingham will do all we can to ensure you are extremely satisfied with your representation. In 2010, we settled over $15,000,000 in cases for our Nevada clients.

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Honda Motors recently announced a recall of an additional approximately 275,000 vehicles, adding to the over 600,000 previously announced for a faulty airbag issue with older model Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot and Acura models. The parts being recalled were installed in 2001 – 2003 vehicles repaired by the Japanese Auto manufacturer. Contact us if you have been injured by a Honda airbag in Nevada.

When driving an automobile equipped with a driver’s-side airbag, it is important to wear a seatbelt and operate the vehicle a safe distance from the steering wheel. In an accident, an airbag can explode with a force that can break a nose, glasses or cause other serious injury. If you have been injured in a Clark County auto accident and would like representation contact Benson and Bingham today.

Benson and Bingham is one of Nevada’s leading product liability attorneys. We focus on ensuring our customers get top-tier service and satisfaction. If you or someone you know has been involved in an Las Vegas auto injury accident and need assistance with workman’s compensation, medical bills or recovering lost wages, contact us today.

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Yesterday, a 65-year old Las Vegas woman, Diana Chambers, was arrested on suspicion of Las Vegas DUI charges after striking a Nevada man, Shannon Newland, and his vehicle as he was filling the car with gasoline. The man is currently at University Medical Center being treated. If you have missed work, lost property or incurred medical costs due to a Nevada traffic accident, contact us today.

The accident, which occurred on Cheyenne Avenue near US95 has put Mr. Newland in critical but stable condition. While he is doing well and expected to recover, the Southern Nevada resident faces a difficult couple of months. He will likely miss significant work and need compensation for his damaged automobile and hospital costs. Ms. Chambers is currently being held in a Clark County jail and it is unknown how much insurance she carries.

Benson and Bingham are one of Southern Nevada’s premiere injury recovery firms. Our Nevada licensed attorneys pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and we work closely with our clients to ensure the best possible outcome for their case. Go to Bensonbingham.com today to start your case.

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If you have suffered a heart attack or stroke and have taken Avandia for Diabetes, then Call the law firm of Benson & Bingham today.  702-382-9797.  Rosiglitazone is used along with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with one or more other medications to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).  Rosiglitazone is in a class of medications called thiazolidinediones. It works by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels. Rosiglitazone is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that may occur if high blood sugar is not treated).  Rosiglitazone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice daily with or without meals. Rosiglitazone should be consumed at about the same time(s) every day.  Your doctor may have increased your dose of rosiglitazone after 8-12 weeks, based on your body’s response to the medication.  Rosiglitazone claims to help control type 2 diabetes but does not cure it.  Usually it takes 2 weeks for your blood sugar to decrease, and 2-3 months or longer for you to feel the full benefit of rosiglitazone.  If you need an Avandia Lawyer call the experts at Benson & Bingham today.

U.S. News and World Report Claims there is no real problem with Avandia.  “Our observational study does not suggest a significant cardiovascular hazard and may suggest a beneficial effect on ischemic cardiovascular events associated with treatment with rosiglitazone among patients with type 2 diabetes and established coronary artery disease,” said Dr. Richard Bach, an associate professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

The FDA is on record that the drug is NOT SAFE.  It is a matter of time before the drug is pulled off the shelf. FDA previously communicated to the public about the possible association between rosiglitazone and increased cardiovascular risk in a 2007 safety alert. The agency also sought advice from external experts at the July 30^th 2007 joint meeting of the FDA Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs and Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committees. The RECORD study data represent the only new information from a completed randomized, controlled clinical trial of rosiglitazone received by FDA since the 2007 announcements. The RECORD study was designed to evaluate the cardiovascular safety of rosiglitazone, which is consistent with FDA’s December 2008 Guidance for Industry recommending that manufacturers of new treatments for diabetes carefully design their clinical trials to include an evaluation of cardiovascular safety. The RECORD study will be evaluated in the context of this recent Guidance.

* Rosiglitazone is sold as a single-ingredient product under the brand name Avandia. It is also available in combination with other diabetes medications, metformin under the brand name Avandamet or glimepiride under the brand name Avandaryl.

FDA recommends that patients currently using rosiglitazone:  Not stop taking their medication without talking with their healthcare professional. Discuss any questions or concerns they have about rosiglitazone with their healthcare professional. Read the Medication Guide that comes with each rosiglitazone prescription to better understand the risks and benefits of their medication. Report any side effects with rosiglitazone to FDA’s MedWatch program.

Similar to Vioxx, drugs that cause an increase in heart attacks will have serious legal contention if the Plaintiff has other risk factors like obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, or other issues that may alone cause a heart attack.   Those who have diabetes and smoke will also have trouble fighting the makers of Avandia.   The biggest risk factor will likely be obesity.  Given that fatter humans are likely to have diabetes and therefore develop Type II diabetes, it will be hard to conclusively understand whether the heart issues are from the underlying weight issue or the drug.   Studies will continue to give us valuable research to help juries understand the true risks of this drug.  To help you fight for your rights, Call the Avandia and other dangerous drug recall attorneys at Benson & Bingham today who are taking new cases today.  Don’t delay!  702-382-9797

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Settlements are sometimes the best way to go.   Victims in accident cases are often challenged with difficult questions arising from whether to settle a personal injury case, or whether to take the case in front of a jury.  In Nevada, 8 jurors and 1 or 2 alternates will make up the jury panel.  Of those 8 persons, 6 must agree (75%) on the verdict.  The verdict is a culmination of past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, and wage loss in a personal injury case.   The jury must determine three things:  fault (liability), damages (the amount of appropriate compensation), and legal causation (what percentage or apportionment of the injuries claimed in the case are actually related to accident

Sometimes the Defendant will agree they are liable for the accident, but may dispute the neck injuries relate to the subject car accident; they may argue the cervical neck injuries relate to a previous accident or high school football injury for example.  Given the decisions that must be made by the jury, the decision to settle a case prior to a jury trial eliminates undue risk.

When liability and causation are clear, a damages trial is a great way to go given their is not as much risk.  The case then shifts from a “can we win” strategy to a “how much is it worth?” case.  So, when evaluating whether a case should be settled the risk factors must be considered.  Las Vegas Personal injury attorneys must educate their clients on the risks of taking a case to trial given that losing can not only be devastating to the victim’s emotions, but also their pocketbook as a losing party may incur attorney fees and litigation costs to the non-prevailing party.   The accident attorneys at Benson & Bingham understand that litigation has risks and appropriately advise when and when not to take the case to trial.

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Each year in the Las Vegas Valley residence are alarmed by the number of accidental drownings. Due to the high temperature during the summer months, many residences have pools or access to public swimming pools. Even under the most watchful eyes, children are often the victims. Once a child goes under the water, a drowning is virtually a silent death without warning. However, all drownings are preventable. If you or a family member have been involved in a drowning it is important you contact Benson & Bingham to discuss your case. Again, Every drowning is preventable.

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Las Vegas has plenty of attorneys and plenty of personal injury attorneys some of who have practiced for decades. The problem is those lawyers are so beaten down and tired that they only get excited if a “big case” comes through the door. The other issue with those decade old attorneys is the lack of energy— like an old car it just doesn’t perform anymore. The flip side to that, are all the personal injury lawyers emerging that are so young trying to get into the game and lack the necessary experience. I’m not sure what is worse. I’d hate to be a client with an attorney who is so green, walk into court and realize that he has no idea what he’s doing. Likely he’d make a mistake before you got to court. That may just mean game over. Just the same, a jury can pick up on a senior citizen attorney who constantly repeats himself because he forgot he told them that fact already—signs of dementia. These kind don’t understand the notion of retirement. Like airline pilots, they should have mandatory retirement at age 60. Truly, there is a balance between too old and too young. That balance is the personal injury law firm of Benson and Bingham. With a combined 18 years of exclusive personal injury experience, Joe Benson and Ben Bingham are aggressive middle-aged attorneys with experience and the “know-how” to get results.

If you care to hire an accident attorney who has no idea what is going on—then you probably don’t care about your case or your insurance claim. The personal injury lawyers you see on television usually are more concerned with making commercials than practicing personal injury law. A true personal injury lawyer has the skills and required knowledge acquired through experience to handle a personal injury matter. The lawyers at Benson and Bingham are those men. Don’t forget we are in tough times—those itsy bitsy law firms just might encourage their clients to settle a case when they shouldn’t (called a conflict of interest) causing a breach of the duty owed to the injured victim. “Scared to press the case, and scared to invest in the case.” It may be a good idea to make sure the law firm chosen is not only financially sound, but been around long enough to be financially stable for your case. Again choosing these personal injury lawyers to represent you requires some due diligence on your behalf. Investigate the following:

• Experience. How many years have they practiced? Have they represented a victim that has your same facts.

• Trial work. How many trials have they performed? When was the last trial performed?

• Interview. Consult with more than one personal injury attorney regarding your matter and decide who feels just right.

• Bar number. (Nevada bar numbers range from 100 to 12,000) Benson and Bingham’s are 7276 and 7278 respectively. Many of the bar numbers in the 100-500 range are deceased! From 9000 and up are still green!

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