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Las Vegas Trial Lawyer Dennis Prince Obtains 7-Figure Jury Verdict on Behalf of Car Accident Victim Hit by a Forklift While Driving a Work Vehicle

 

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 30, 2019) – Dennis Prince, one of Las Vegas, Nevada’s most respected trial lawyers, has obtained a 7-figure jury verdict on behalf of a car accident victim facing severe and debilitating injuries.

Following four days of jury selection, the trial of Bahram Yahyavi v. Capriati Construction Corp., Inc. began September 13, 2019. The case arose from a June 19, 2013 incident in which Mr. Yahyavi’s Dodge Charger, which he was driving as part of his job with Chapman Las Vegas Dodge, was struck by a forklift driven by a former employee of Defendant Capriati Construction Corp., Inc.

The forks penetrated Mr. Yahyavi’s front end from the passenger’s side, caused the front windshield to cave into the car, and came dangerously close to Mr. Yahyavi’s head. The forklift driver was instructed to not operate a forklift by Capriati Construction’s former safety manager prior to the subject collision.

Mr. Yahyavi sustained a severe and debilitating injury to his neck as a result of the collision. After Mr. Yahyavi exhausted all conservative care options, which included chiropractic care, physical therapy, and pain injection therapy, he underwent a five-level cervical spine fusion surgery.

Following a 15-day jury trial, Capriati Construction was found liable for causing the subject collision and Mr. Yahyavi’s injuries. The jury unanimously awarded Mr. Yahyavi damages in the amount of $5,870,283.24.

About Prince Law Group

Prince Law Group is an award-winning Las Vegas based boutique litigation law firm dedicated to the aggressive representation of clients suffering from the devastating injuries caused by the negligence of another. Built upon the extensive background and experience of Dennis Prince in the areas of trial practice, personal injury, insurance law, and commercial litigation, Prince Law Group offers a sophisticated level of representation and a team approach where each trial lawyer plays to his or her strengths in order to effectively protect our client’s rights up to the time of trial. We comprehensively and seamlessly prepare each case for trial in court. Prince Law Group also pursues forms of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration when it is in the best interest of the client. Learn more by visiting our website at thedplg.com.

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Infant Birth Injury Warning Signs and Symptoms

Most birth injuries involve serious complications that can lead to permanent disabilities and disfigurement, especially if not treated immediately. Left untreated, these injuries can develop into severe consequences that can also lead to your child developing a brain trauma or paralysis. As a new parent, it’s critical to understand and be on the lookout for the warning signs and symptoms children can experience following delivery.

Here are some immediate warning signs and symptoms your child has suffered a birth injury:

Actions Symptoms:

  • Arched back while crying
  • Breathlessness
  • Difficulties with sucking, eating, and swallowing
  • Excessive drooling
  • Excessive fussiness for no apparent reason
  • Grunting and/or high-pitched crying
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Light sensitivity
  • Seizures

Health-Related Symptoms:

  • Anemia
  • Changes in vision
  • Fever
  • High-frequency hearing loss
  • Dizziness
  • Hypertension or hypotension
  • Inflamed nasal passages
  • Low heart rate
  • Low oxygen levels in the blood
  • Persistent coughing
  • Poor weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Headaches
  • Wheezing
  • Jaundice
  • Paleness and/or wax-like appearance to the skin

Muscle and Bone Symptoms:

  • Arm and/or hand bent towards the body
  • The hand may curl up and take on a claw-like shape
  • Skull fractures
  • Spasms
  • Muscle stiffness or looseness (muscles may alternate between the two)
  • Weak movements
  • Weak or absent reflexes
  • Writhing movements
  • Hairy patch on the back
  • Favoring one side of the body

Symptoms That May Surface Between 12-24 Months of Age
Although a birth injury may have happened just before, during, or after delivery, the body takes a while to demonstrate its symptoms, sometimes into toddler-hood.

The common birth injury symptoms that appear during the toddler years include:

  • Ataxia (the loss of the full use of bodily movements)
  • Delay in motor skill development
  • Difficulties in walking normally
  • Intellectual disabilities (memory, inability connecting actions to consequences, explosive tantrums, difficulty problem solving, or difficulty with logical thinking)
  • Difficulties with problem-solving
  • Involuntary pulling of the neck
  • Lack of muscle control
  • Poor control over coordination
  • Speech problems
  • Difficulties dressing alone, potty training, and grasping spoons to eat

Developmental Milestones:

Infants, toddlers, and children who miss developmental milestones may have experienced a birth injury.

2 to 4 months old:

  • Turns head when noises are heard
  • Coos and smiles
  • Follows people with eyes and recognizes faces
  • Holds head up
  • Can reach and grasp objects
  • Pushes up on elbows if lying on stomach

6 to 9 months old:

  • Brings objects to mouth
  • Looks around easily at nearby objects
  • Rolls over from back to front and front to back
  • Can pass objects from one hand to the other hand
  • Sits alone without assistance
  • Can bounce when standing on the ground, with assistance
  • Can pick up small things with fingers
  • Begins to crawl
  • Bears down weight on legs when standing, with assistance
  • Understands different words and sounds

1 years old:

  • Explores and finds hidden objects
  • May be able to walk or can walk while holding on to furniture
  • Understands simple instructions, such as putting something in the trash
  • Starts to say words

18 months old:

  • Can scribble alone
  • Stands and walks
  • Eats with a spoon without assistance
  • Drinks from a cup without assistance
  • Can say a variety of single words
  • Understands one-step instructions
  • Points to objects they want to play with

2-3 years old:

  • Knows body parts and is familiar with family members
  • Begins to complete sentences and understand rhymes
  • Can run and kick a ball
  • Walks up and down stairs without assistance
  • Can draw straight lines and circle shapes
  • Knows and says name and age
  • Can dress and undress without assistance

4-5 years old:

  • Begins to cooperate with other kids
  • Uses scissors
  • Can hop and stand on one foot for short periods of time
  • Retells favorite stories
  • Understand basic grammar and songs
  • Uses the toilet without assistance
  • Climbs without assistance

Keep in mind that only a physician can diagnose disabilities and disorders. If your child is showing signs of birth injuries or is behind in developmental milestones, call a medical professional for help.

If you believe a medical professional or hospital is responsible for your child’s birth injury, contact my office today to discuss your case. We can help make sure your child obtains the compensation they need to live their life to the fullest. 

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New Study Finds Child Brain Injury Linked to Everyday Household Items

About 72% of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits among children are attributable to consumer products, according to a study recently published in the journal Brain Injury earlier this year.

The study found that the top 10 leading products contributing to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children younger than a year to 19 years old are:

  • floors
  • beds
  • football
  • stairs
  • bicycles
  • basketball
  • ceilings and walls
  • chairs
  • soccer
  • tables

Traumatic brain injury or TBI occurs when a sudden trauma — such as a bump, blow or jolt — causes damage to the brain.

The new study involved national estimates of approximately 4.1 million non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents in the United States between 2010 and 2013. The data came from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program.

The data showed that the most common product groups related to TBIs in children were related to sports and recreation, which was linked to 28.8% of injuries; home furnishings and fixtures, tied to 17.2% of injuries; home structures and construction materials, tied to 17.1% of injuries; child nursery equipment, tied to 2.7% of injuries, and toys, tied to 2.4%, among other products.

Traumatic brain injuries from home furnishings and fixtures, primarily beds, were highest among infants and children up to 4 years old. Whereas traumatic brain injuries from sports and recreation — especially football, bicycles and basketball — were highest among children ages 5 to 19.

The new study had some limitations, including that the severity of these injuries were not investigated and the data included only patients admitted to emergency departments.

The researchers recommended strategies to prevent TBI in children around the home, including removing tripping hazards such as area rugs; improving lighting; avoiding hard surface playgrounds; increasing use of home safety devices such as stair gates; and using stairway handrails without sharp edges, among other strategies.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a set of guidelines last year for the diagnosis, treatment and long-term care of children and teens with traumatic brain injuries.

If you or your child has experienced a brain injury of any kind, contact us today to schedule some time to talk about your case. We can help you get your life back on track. 

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