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Since the Mexican American War when Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona were ceded to the United States, the West has been plagued by charlatans selling all manner of healing tonics and elixirs. The travelling medicine show came to small towns with hucksters selling cure-alls that were promised to rid the taker of arthritis, lice, eczema, hangovers and more. While some of the snake oil sold contained now-illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin or marijuana, most of the drugs were panaceas, which never cured the patient and possibly reduced symptoms due to placebo effects. While many modern Americans laugh at the thought of being taken by a travelling snake oil salesman, there are many in our midst who sell miracle claims even today. Sure, these miracle cures are not sold in rural towns at travelling road shows, instead today, they are prescribed by unscrupulous physicians not interested in healing, but instead separating the sick, infirm and desperate with their hard earned cash. If you have been a medical malpractice victim in Las Vegas, contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

Modern-day snake oil salesmen use miracle drugs like human growth hormone, anabolic steroids and even stem cells to dupe their unwitting and often ill and desperate victims. While HGH, Steroids and Stem cells are purported to possessing miraculous healing qualities, their illegal nature necessitates their sale on the black market. When drugs are sold on the black market, the user can never be sure of what they are receiving is safe, effective or even as advertised. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice in Nevada, contact Benson and Bingham today.

In a recent case, a Henderson pediatrician has been accused of selling patients fraudulent stem cells. The 51-year old physician, Ralph Conti, bilked patients and investors of over $ 1 million for his stem cell treatments, treatments that were not tested on animals, licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration or with a control group. If you have been involved in a Clark County Medical malpractice case, Benson and Bingham can represent you.

Benson and Bingham,  a premiere Las Vegas personal injury law firm, has been representing Nevadans and visitors to Nevada in personal injury cases since 2003.

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For much of 2007, the Endoscopy Clinic of Southern Nevada was administering tests and providing information to doctors on the gastroenterology problems of their patients. In the process of performing the procedures, workers at the clinic reused needles and even vials of the anesthetic Propofol as they prepared patients. This practice of not following generally accepted safe injection practices resulted in the possible exposure of nearly 40,000 Southern Nevadans to Hepatitis B. Investigations, tests and interviews by the Nevada and Clark County health departments found seven individuals who were infected with Hepatitis B. If you have been infected by unsafe needle procedures in Nevada, Benson and Bingham can represent you in a Las Vegas medical malpractice case.

It has recently been announced that one of the victims of the Hepatitis C outbreaks has died. Mr Rodolfo Meana passed away from complications from the disease on April 27^th. Fearing he was going to die soon, Mr. Meana traveled to the Philippines where he was originally from to see the country and be buried there. His attorney, Nia Killebrew, now alleges that Mr. Meana died due to his exposure to Hepatitis. Mr. Meana’s official cause of death was liver cirrhosis and kidney failure. If you or a relative was sickened or killed from a Southern Nevada Hepatitis outbreak, the personal injury attorneys at Benson and Bingham can represent you in your quest to recover money spent on medical bills, lost work and pain and suffering.

Obviously, there were significant legal ramifications from the Endoscopy Clinic of Southern Nevada Hepatitis C cases. The manufacturers and distributors of the anesthetic propofol, Baxter, McKesson and Teva were ordered to pay $500 million and $162 million in Southern Nevada personal injury awards from the case. Many in the Clark County District Attorney’s office predict that Dr. Desai from the clinic will be indicted for murder.

Benson and Bingham are a Southern Nevada personal injury law firm that represents people injured in Las Vegas injury accidents, back and spine damage and even Southern Nevada casino injuries. Our strength comes from developing significant and trusting relationships with those we represent.

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In February 2008, one of Las Vegas’s biggest health crises came to light. Two endoscopy clinics in Sin City had potentially infected one hundred and fourteen Las Vegans with Hepatitis C by the repeated reuse of anesthesia in injection vials and even needles with multiple patients. By not following safe injection practices the 14 doctors and nurse anesthetists had potentially infected thousands of Clark County residents with the blood borne disease that many doctors believe is impossible to completely cure and to which there is no vaccine. If you have been infected by Hepatitis C in Las Vegas, contact the attorneys of Benson and Bingham to discuss your case. The attorneys at Benson and Bingham have significant experience with Las Vegas bad drug and Southern Nevada medical malpractice cases.

The fourteen doctors deemed responsible for the Hepatitis C outbreak amounted for almost twenty five percent of gastroenterologists in the Las Vegas area.

Since nearly one quarter of the Southern Valleys’ doctors who practice medicine on the small intestine, stomach, spleen, liver and other digestive organs, is it safe to visit a Las Vegas gastroenterologist? In fact, many patients in Las Vegas have been postponing stomach surgeries and procedures. It is common knowledge that other than the owner of the Endoscopy Center of So. Nevada, Dipak Desai, has been potentially the only person held accountable for the Las Vegas Hepatitis C outbreak. In fact, some groups and medical industry watchdogs have begun to call for sanctions and disciple for the other doctors who worked for the clinics that perpetrated the Clark County Hepatitis C outbreak. If you contracted Hepatitis or another disease due to Las Vegas medical malpractice or negligence, contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

Benson and Bingham is a Southern Nevada personal injury law firm that has significant experience in Clark County medical malpractice and almost all other Las Vegas personal injury cases. In fact, in 2010 and 2011, our efforts secured over $24,000,000 for our clients!

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Las Vegas Metro Police recently forwarded the results of their investigation into the 2010 death of 2-month-old Miowne Obote. The infant, at Las Vegas’ Sunrise Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, died when the catheter that had been applied broke. Before the death, many nurses and other health care workers at the hospital complained to upper management about repeated catheter failures. If you believe you have been injured or a loved one has died as the result of faulty medical equipment, and would like a free consultation with an attorney, contact us at Benson and Bingham today.

After the death of Baby Miowne, two nurses at Sunrise Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Las Vegas, Jessica May Rice and Sharon Ochoa-Reyes, were fired and investigated by Las Vegas Metro Police after the child’s death was ruled a homicide by the Clark County Coroner’s office. Both women were fired and their licenses were suspended. Eventually the nurses’ licenses were reinstated when the State of Nevada Nursing Board found no evidence of wrongdoing. If you have been wrongly fired by your employer and would like to speak with a lawyer about your options, log onto www.bensonbingham.com and register for a free consultation today.

Benson and Bingham are Las Vegas attorneys who provide representation for those injured in all types of accidents. With all of our clients, we work to ensure they have a positive experience working with our Las Vegas attorneys.

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Swiss drug maker Novartis recently found significant irregularities in their US plant that provided over-the-counter medications to Nevada. Due to these irregularities, Novartis recalled bottles of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin and Gas-X. The company will post additional information on www.novartisOTC.com on January 9^th as to which drugs are affected. If you believe you have taken a bad drug or tainted medicine and wish to speak with an attorney during a free consolation, contact us at www.bensonbingham.com or 702-382-9797.

Novartis is working closely with the United States Food and Drug Administration to implement the voluntary recall. The products affected, bottles of Excedrin,  NoDoz, Bufferin and Gas-X with expiration dates of December 20, 2013 and December 20 2014, have broken tables and may even contain one or two pills of another medication. If you have received tainted drug product from Novartis, please contact us today

Benson and Bingham is one of Las Vegas’ leading personal injury law firms. While we cannot promise to win every case, we do take pride in ensuring each of our clients is satisfied and happy with the services we provide. In 2010, we secured over $15,000,000 for our clients. Please log onto www.bensonbingham.com today for a free consultation.

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In April, 42-year old mother of three, Elena Caro, went into Tiles and More on Charleston Ave in Las Vegas for buttocks enhancement surgery. This surgery was from a pair of unlicensed doctors from Columbia – Ruben Dario Matallana-Galvas and Carmen Olfidia Torres-Sanchez. Ms. Caro eventually died from complications from the anesthesia. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a case of Nevada medical malpractice, contact us today.

Today, the family of Ms. Caro filed suit against the owners of Tiles and More, who had leased space to Mr. Matallana-Galvas and Ms. Torres-Sanchez and Sinaloa Beauty Salon, who had referred Ms. Caro to the illegal surgery practice. If you have been duped into seeing an unlicensed Nevada physician or have suffered injury due to medical malpractice in Las Vegas, contact us today.

In 2010, Benson and Bingham Attorneys at Law secured over $15,000,000 for their clients. While the law firm cannot promise results, their service oriented approach ensures client satisfaction regardless of results. If you have been injured and want to recoup lost wages, medical bills and more, please log on to bensonbingham.com and contact us today.

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As the Nevada Cancer Institute bankruptcy proceeds, patient care concerns have been in the forefront. Under Nevada law, when a medical institution has filed for Chapter 11, the court should appoint a health care ombudsman, to ensure patient care does not suffer. At this time, no ombudsman has been appointed as the Nevada Cancer Institute is currently not facing any malpractice claims. If you believe you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a case of Nevada medical malpractice, contact us today.

As the economy continues to struggle, and more Nevadans eschew health insurance in lieu of buying groceries and paying rent, Las Vegas hospitals as well as those across the Silver State are facing financial difficulties. Hospital staffs across Nevada are being asked to work longer hours and make due with fewer resources. Because of this, the potential for mistakes, negligence and poor care are greater. If you feel you have gotten substandard medical care due to negligence in Las Vegas or malpractice in Clark County, please contact us today.

Las Vegas law firm Benson and Bingham represents its clients be striving to ensure their satisfaction. We handle Las Vegas accident, injury, negligence and liability cases across Southern Nevada. Please contact us today at BensonBingham.com or 702-382-9797 for a free consultation.

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As autopsy rates across the nation continue to plunge, health care professionals are losing valuable learning opportunities as the families of those who passed away desperately search for answers. Doctors and hospitals across Nevada have shied away from the practice because it can highlight areas of malpractice. If you believe you or a relative have been injured while seeking medical care, contact us today.

Due to decreased insurance coverage, autopsies are now only routinely performed when foul play is suspected. This, however, reduces the opportunities for those who may have been fatally injured by medical malpractice in Nevada to discover the actual cause of death. If you suspect malpractice, contact us and we can help ensure all correct procedures are followed.

Benson and Bingham’s website, www.bensonbingham.com has significant information on family and patient rights. Please contact us today to begin the discussion of your case.

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