Last December, there was a catastrophic accident when a tour helicopter carrying 4 passengers and the pilot, crashed while touring the Hoover Dam killing all on board.  This is every family’s worst nightmare.  If something like this does ever happen, you need a lawyer with experience in this area of practice.  Using the wrong attorney could cost you thousands of dollars.  Hopefully you never find yourself in this situation, but if you do, the Richard Harris Law Firm can help you.

Las Vegas Aircraft Accident Lawyer

Whether you or a family member was injured in a major airline accident or a private plane crash, the Las Vegas aviation accident lawyers at Richard Harris Law Firm are ready to work on your case. With more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases in Nevada, we have the legal skills and knowledge of the law to get you the best results possible.

Contact our team of aviation accident attorneys today by calling (702) 444-4444 or by completing a free initial consultation form.  We’ll do everything we can to see you the same day you call because we know you don’t have time to wait—you need help now.

Our aviation accident lawyers are dedicated to getting you the money you need for your injuries. All of our lawyers have trial experience, and we’re not afraid to stand up to the big airline companies for you.

Motorcycle helmets are built with the purpose of absorbing the impact of collision on the brain in case of an accident.  With this in mind, the first thing you should be  looking for is the material of the helmet.  Lightweight, tough and crack resistant fibers and grades of plastic have made it into the helmet manufacturing processes in a big way.  Impact resistance can be gauged by the shape and size of the helmets.  You should educate yourself on the different types of helmets and which style and type is the best for you.  It’s worth spending more money to protect your life.

Comfort is another factor when selecting a helmet, if you have an uncomfortable helmet, the chances of you not wearing it, or feeling like you don’t need it on a short trip will increase.  Full face helmets are the safest helmets and obviously the best buy.  Wear one that fits snugly.  Find one that suites you.  Any helmet you choose should feel soft at all points of contact on the skull. They come in different colors, designs and should invariably have DOT approval stickers on them.

Another kind of motorcycle helmet is the half face one.  Also good protection, but offering a fuller view of the road, allowing a feel of unity with the road that one whizzes past.  The visors that cover the face and protect the eyes from wind and dust should be tough, clear and scratch proof. All the inner linings and padding should be clean and finished properly.  Look out for itchy endings. The inner material should be made of quality material and able to absorb sweat and avoid odor.

As motorcycle accident lawyers, the attorneys at The Richard Harris Law Firm have seen the tragic effects of people not wearing a helmet, or wearing the wrong type of helmet while operating a motorcycle.  If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, we are here to help you.  We have a lot of experience helping people in similar situations, and we will fight hard to get you the money you deserve.  We offer all of our clients the no fee guarantee, which means if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything.

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Pedestrians and drivers share responsibility for Las Vegas traffic accidents. It is the responsibility of all pedestrians to cross the street only when and where it is safe to do so. It is the responsibility of motorists to watch out for pedestrians legally crossing the road. Drivers can also help prevent fatal accidents by obeying the speed limit at all times.

When a pedestrian is injured or killed in a Las Vegas accident, it must be determined if negligence was a contributing factor in the crash. If the car’s driver was speeding or behaving otherwise carelessly, he or she can be held accountable for the crash. In some cases, a poorly designed or maintained roadway can also cause a deadly pedestrian accident. In such cases, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway can also be held liable. A skilled car accident attorney can help the victim or the victim’s family pursue compensation for lost wages, medical bills, hospitalization costs, pain and suffering and other related damages.

Experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys offer free consultations to anyone who has suffered a loss in a pedestrian accident. A knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorney will work with investigators to determine liability for the crash and hold the at-fault party liable for all of the losses suffered by the victims.

Your participation in your case is critical and you have more power than you may think.

The number one thing you have the most power over is your medical records.

If someone owed you money and you were going to sue them, do you think a Judge would order that person to pay you money just because you said so? Probably not.

You would have to come to court with some kind of proof, like a contract, or a receipt, or a copy of a check.

The same thing applies to your disability case. It is highly unlikely that Social Security will approve your claim just because you tell them you cannot work. You must have some kind of evidence.

The evidence in a Social Security case is medical records. Approving your case will be difficult without medical records; and just like in any other legal case, the quality of your evidence makes a huge difference.

There are 2 types of medical evidence:    objective & subjective.

Objective evidence is the record of signs, deficits, or impairments that can be observed and described or measured. These are physical findings where a doctor does not have to rely on your cooperation or  report. Examples include diagnostic test results, such as a MRI, EEG, lab results, and observations of function.

Subjective evidence is anything else that cannot be observed or measured through testing. Your symptoms and complaints of pain, weakness, fatigue, side effects of medications, your report of your  inability to do certain activities; these are all subjective.

Let us take the following example:

· You are complaining of severe back pain (subjective); and

· Your MRI says you have a slight disc bulge (objective); and/or

· You are not taking any substantial pain medication (objective); and/or

· You are not seeing a doctor.

Social Security and private representatives analyze whether or not the subjective evidence (complaints of pain), could reasonably be produced by the impairment. (by looking at the results of the MRI or the medication you are taking.)

In this example, Social Security will probably find your subjective complaints of pain do not match the objective evidence. (minor MRI results, little pain medication, no medical care)  In addition, people who are in severe pain generally will do anything to find relief.

Your doctor can create objective evidence by requesting the appropriate tests, which will diagnose your particular impairment.

Subjective evidence is a little more difficult. This is when the disconnection happens – the difference between what you tell your doctor and what actually ends up in your medical records. What you tell your doctor may end up as notes copied and pasted from the last visit, as the phrase “no new complaints”; or even worse, notes in the doctor’s scribbled handwriting, which no one else can read!

The consistency of your complaints is part of the way your credibility is determined. Credibility is whether someone believes your subjective complaints. It is important to get your subjective complaints documented in the record.  Can you imagine showing up to court and telling a judge about all your complaints, but when the judge looks at your medical records, he does not find any of these complaints in the   records!?

It is important for your subjective complaints to match the objective evidence. Do not exaggerate or minimize your problems. If you are disabled, exaggerating is not necessary; and if you do, Social Security will not believe anything you say. It is likely to be fatal to your case if a doctor writes in your record that you are exaggerating or malingering. On the other hand, don’t tell the doctor you are “fine” if you really are not.

The next time you have a doctor’s   appointment, it is your job to make your doctor understands you need your complaints put in the record, EVERY COMPLAINT, EVERY TIME. You should request a review your medical chart; and if you can’t read your doctor’s handwriting, neither can Social Security.

Your medical records are one of the most important pieces of your case. It is your responsibility to ensure your records are the best they can possibly be with the resources available to you.

Other Things You Can do to Support Your Claim Through Medical Records

• Get current medical treatment. Contact us for referrals to community resources.
• Every time you go to the doctor report ALL of your symptoms, consistently. Do not tell the doctor you are “fine”, unless you really are.
• Follow through with referrals and testing.
• Emergency room visits do not take the place of a regular doctor.
• Multiple emergency room visits to get regular pain medication is also not good for your case. (but you should seek emergency care if you are experiencing breakthrough pain or any other impairment crisis)
• If you go to the hospital, stay until you are released. (don’t leave against medical advice)
• Be honest.  Don’t exaggerate or minimize your symptoms.  Social Security takes everything very literally.  (e.g.  Don’t say you can only sit for “a few seconds” – state the actual time you can sit.)

• Take your medications as prescribed. If you take more than prescribed it is not good for you or your case.
• Do not stop taking your medication, or you will be considered “non-compliant” & you could be denied!

If you have depression and need, or are on anti-depressants, it will help your case if you see a psychiatrist or a counselor.

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Noel S. Anschutz, Professional Disability Representative works for the Richard Harris Law Firm in Las Vegas, NV. She is a social security disability representative. If you have any questions or would like to contact her for help call us at 702 444 4444  or visit our website http://www.richardharrislaw.com/.