The NRS Injury Law blog is our informational resource hub where we seek to inform our clients and the general public about important legal topics, advice, and answers to questions around personal injury. We welcome you to peruse the topics here and urge you to contact our office to discuss your injury and experience how you will feel empowered by taking this first step. There is no fee unless you win.
A class of widely prescribed and over-the-counter drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) is making news recently for all the wrong reasons; namely, the purported links of PPI drugs to kidney damage. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the most widely used drugs in the U.S., with more than $13 billion in sales in 2015. PPIs include such well-known brand…
In a recent blog post, we alerted you to a civil suit that found corporate giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) liable for an Alabama woman’s ovarian cancer—a cancer which she claimed in the lawsuit resulted from using J&J’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower...
Ask any motorcyclist, and they’ll likely tell you there are few things they enjoy more than hitting the open road on their iron horse. Given the long winter season here in Ohio, it’s no stretch at all to understand the passion that motorcyclists have for this pastime. Despite the innumerable pleasures of motorcycling, serious injury remains an ever-present danger—even at…
In November 2015, House Bill 387, jointly sponsored by Rep. Lou Terhar and Rep. Jonathan Dever, was introduced that proposed increasing the monetary jurisdiction of a small claims division of a county and municipal court from $3,000 to $6,000. Under continuing law, each county and municipal court is required to establish a small claims division. A small claims division has…
Do you or a loved one use talcum powder as part of your personal hygiene routine? If so, then you may want to learn more about a recent civil suit that found corporate giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) liable for an Alabama woman’s ovarian cancer—a cancer which she claimed in the lawsuit resulted from using J&J’s Baby Powder and Shower…
“Look, Ma – no hands!” Chances are, a much younger you exclaimed this at high volume as your two-wheeled chariot rolled (somewhat) unsteadily down a neighborhood sidewalk one fine day. Arms extended into the air, feet pedaling madly, you grinned from ear to ear as you unburdened yourself from the tether of hand-controlled cycling. In that fleeting moment, life was…
Today, legalized marijuana is a reality in 23 states. Four of these states, as well as the District of Columbia, allow personal and medical use, while the other states allow medical use. This year, at least another five states could follow suit with personal and medicinal use ballot measures. Despite Ohio’s resounding defeat of Issue 3 last November, it’s evident…
The end of the year marks a time of great celebration and good cheer. As families and friends gather for festivities, there are also some potentially dangerous situations to keep in mind so that a trip to the emergency room doesn’t ruin your holiday season. Here are eight tips to help your family stay safe. Alcohol in Kids’ Reach Alcohol…
Over the course of the year, we have written blogs to remind our clients and friends about the ramifications of driving while engaging in dangerous behavior like texting and talking as well as other forms of distracted driving. We have provided tips about safer parking, cycling and even safe walking. The holiday season is a time of celebration, festivities and…
If you are at risk for blood clots, your physician has likely prescribed a blood thinner. However, if you are like some patients who can’t take blood thinners, your doctors might have recommended the implantation of a small metal device, called a retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. The inferior vena cava is the largest vein in the body. To…
