Posts by Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
Risks of Smoking JUUL
JUUL is a popular electronic cigarette that packs a potent punch; it contains more than twice the amount of nicotine per cartridge than its competitors. Nicotine has recognized addictive properties and may even impede brain development in young users. Despite manufacturers marketing e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to tobacco products, devices such as JUUL could…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Jobs in Las Vegas
A workplace injury can occur at any job. Some workplaces, however, are more dangerous than others. As an employee in Las Vegas, you could have a riskier occupation than your peers depending on where you work. Work injury statistics in Nevada from the Bureau of Labor Statistics say that in 2017, 32 people died in…
Read MoreHow Will Uber Freight Affect the Trucking Industry
Uber Freight is a new app to connect truck drivers, carriers and owner-operators to available loads near them. Although it is not the first load-matching app on the market, Uber promises innovative new features such as fixed nonnegotiable rates and seven-day driver payments. As Uber Freight gains traction in the trucking community, many wonder how…
Read MoreDentist Malpractice vs. Medical Malpractice
Malpractice is the failure to comply with the accepted standards of care in a profession, typically resulting in harm to a client, customer or patient. The most common use of the term malpractice is in the health care industry. Medical malpractice refers to a health care practitioner’s professional negligence or misconduct that causes injury or…
Read MoreNevada’s Informed Consent Laws
Informed consent is a term you may hear as a patient in Las Vegas, Nevada. It refers to your right to get all the facts and information about a medical procedure before agreeing to the treatment. Not only must you sign a written form to give your consent, but you must also feel satisfied that…
Read MoreNevada Bicycle Laws
Updated May 2023 With great weather most of the year (if you don’t mind the heat), bicycling in Las Vegas, Nevada is a great way to enjoy different parts of the city. At the same time, Las Vegas is not the most bike-friendly city. Learning and obeying the city’s bicycle laws can help riders stay…
Read MoreHow Does PIP and Medpay Coverage Work In Nevada?
The state of Nevada requires all registered drivers to purchase minimum car insurance. This is because the state operates under a “fault” car accident system, in which the at-fault driver is responsible for compensating all damages caused by the accident. In Nevada, drivers must meet the following minimum insurance requirements resulting from its fault-based status:…
Read MoreNevada Car Insurance Requirements
Nevada operates under a “fault” car accident system, which dictates the rules surrounding auto insurance and who pays for the damage resulting from car accidents. In fault-based states, the court decides which driver is at fault in causing the accident. This driver is responsible for the damages caused by the accident. The injured driver involved…
Read MoreWhat Is The Duty of Care Standard in Nevada?
Duty of care is a phrase used within personal injury law that communicates the concept of responsibility. This responsibility is to behave in a way that does not actively, or indirectly harm other individuals. Duty of care is always active; that is, every individual must be responsible for their own actions in settings that could…
Read MoreWet Floor Sign Laws in Nevada
Nevada is one of the most popular tourist states in the U.S. thanks to Las Vegas, and millions of people visit Las Vegas’ casinos every year. Slip and fall accidents may at first sound like minor issues, but the reality is that these incidents account for roughly one million emergency room visits every year, and…
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