Posts by Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
What to Do After a Slip and Fall
Every year, over one million people are injured from slips, trips, and falls in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control. Slip and falls can lead to a wide range of injuries, including sprains, strains, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and head trauma. These injuries can completely disrupt your life, which is why…
Read MoreTire Blowout Accident Lawsuits
Tires are some of the most important parts of a vehicle in terms of roadworthiness, driver control and safety. The tires are the vehicle’s connection to the road. If the tire has an issue, such as not enough air or worn tread, it could pop, leak or explode – making it impossible for the driver…
Read MoreWho Is Liable After a Commercial Truck Collision in Las Vegas?
Commercial trucks haul millions of tons of freight around the US each year. They are responsible for transporting almost three-fourths of all of the country’s cargo annually. Unfortunately, big rigs and 18-wheelers are not always suited for safe transport. In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recorded 4,657 fatal large truck accidents. This…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Qualified Immunity and Law Enforcement
Over the past few weeks you may have seen people calling for an end to qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. If you’ve wondered what the heck qualified immunity is or how it might affect you, you’re not alone. Basically, qualified immunity says you can’t sue public officials unless they violated a “clearly established” constitutional…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Lawyer for You Without the Stress
Let’s be honest, no one wants to hire a lawyer. If you need a lawyer, you’re probably going through a tough time and trying to find the right lawyer just adds to the stress. There are a lot of lawyers out there to choose from. Not every attorney is right for every client, and not…
Read MoreSean Claggett Gets Honorable Mentions From Court Room Network
Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers’s own Sean Claggett has been named to two best of the best lists by Court Room View Network (CVN). First, Sean was named one of the decade’s best trial lawyers on CVN’s Who We’re Watching list. CVN says that after more than a decade of capturing trials for its streaming…
Read MoreHow Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Truck Accidents
Millions of commercial motor vehicles carry goods across state lines every day in the US. Although trucking companies and their employees have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their transports, they may act negligently in ways that cause accidents. In 2017, 4,657 fatal motor vehicle collisions involved large trucks. One of the most common…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Coronavirus Business Interruption Insurance
Many businesses have had to temporarily shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, about one-quarter of small businesses in the U.S. have already shut down. Another 40% expect to temporarily close within the next several weeks. Temporarily closing can financially devastate a business. If your business has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic,…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Your Chance to Vote in Nevada’s Primary Election
With all that’s going on in the world, elections may not be on top of our minds. But it is election year and elections in Nevada are approaching quickly. Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has issued a press release announcing that, for the first time ever, Nevada’s primary election will be an all mail-in…
Read MoreNevada Legal and Financial Resources During Coronavirus
We know that many in our city are suddenly out of work or have had their hours cut significantly. There are a lot of people who need information on how to file for unemployment or other benefits, options if your landlord is threatening eviction, or how to get relief from other creditors. We will continue…
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