Posts by Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
Despite the Warm Weather, Winter IS Coming. Better Be Prepared
Reno is a great spot to visit or live year-round. If you’ve lived here a while, you’re likely used to winter conditions. If you’re visiting or new to the area, living in the cold and snow may be something new. Whether you’re a longtime Renoite or new to the area, it’s important to be prepared…
Read MoreLawsuits Are a Force for Good; Just Look at the Fortress Gun Safe Recall
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of biometric gun safes manufactured by Fortress Safe. The recall stems from a defect that allows the safe to be opened by unauthorized users. The safe uses biometrics – fingerprints – but the defect causes the safe to stay in default…
Read MoreSix Pool Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
Nothing is more refreshing than a cool dip in a glistening blue pool on a hot day. Both grown-ups and kids alike enjoy splashing around in the pool to cool off and unwind. You can play a classic hide-and-go-seek swimming pool game. Or maybe just coasting along on a floaty sipping a cold drink is…
Read MoreMy Child Has Been Injured at School: What Should I Do?
We send our kids to school with good faith that they will be taken care of by the teachers and other professionals onsite. Getting a call to say that your child has been injured is every parent’s worst nightmare. Kids will be kids, so maybe what happened was just an accident. Or maybe an instructor…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Wins Record $485 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict
In July, our trial team completed a trial in New Mexico where the jury returned a verdict of $485 million. We believe this is the largest single-plaintiff sexual abuse verdict ever. The case involved claims against a national healthcare company, Acadia Healthcare, Inc., for its involvement in placing children in a foster care home with a…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If I’m Injured by an Out-of-State Driver?
From paddleboarding the crystalline waters of Tahoe to skiing down a secret fluffy slope on Sierra Nevada mountains, indulging in boutique shopping along the Truckee River, or basking in the sun during our hundreds of days of sunshine per year, time flies when you’re having fun. Even after the sun sets, there’s still plenty to…
Read MoreNevada Is Making Drunk Drivers Pay – Literally
Typically in a drunk driving lawsuit, the liable party has to pay compensation for the injuries, physical damages, and pain and suffering to the victim. One might think this to be a deterrent enough for people to avoid driving under the influence, and yet hundreds of people die every year due to drunk driving accidents.…
Read MoreRecalls for Auto Defects Are Getting Out of Control
In today’s global economy, consumers have access to millions of products at just the click of a button. At the same time, there are more and more product recalls due to defects, too. The number of people impacted is significant. For example, more than 30 million cars were included in a May 2023 airbag recall…
Read MoreBrain Trauma from Motorcycle Accidents Is a Global Issue
Motorcycle ridership is up all around the world. Reasons for increased ridership include heavy traffic on overcrowded roads as well as roadways that are difficult to navigate in conventional, four-wheel vehicles. With today’s soaring gas prices, motorcycles’ low fuel consumption is another attractive selling point. Besides – motorcycles are fun to ride. They’re fast, light,…
Read MoreHow Do Reno Personal Injury Lawyers Choose a Jury for My Case?
Most personal injury cases settle and never go to trial. Trials are risky for both sides and can be very expensive. And it takes a long time to get to trial. So why would we want to be a trial law firm? Insurance companies pay attention to which law firms take cases to trial and…
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