Lawsuits 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…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?
Multi-vehicle pileup accidents happen across cities like Las Vegas all the time. Still, determining liability can be a challenge when so many vehicles are involved. If you have been involved in a multi-vehicle pileup and are wondering who may be liable, our Las Vegas car accident attorneys at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers can assist…
Read MorePatient Dumping Can Be Deadly, So Why Are So Many Las Vegas Hospitals Doing It?
Let’s start with some numbers. In 2009, the median length of a hospital stay for a hip replacement was 8 days. In 2017-2018, it was an average of 4.23 days. As of January 2023, it typically lasts one day. Average length of a hospital stay for a C-section in 2023? Two to four days. Open…
Read MoreHow Las Vegas Truck Accidents Can Cause Organ Damage
Truck accidents arenot only frightening but many times result in severe injuries. Even if your injuries don’t seem too serious at the scene, it is extremely important that you seek medical attention following a truck accident as quickly as possible. A physician should do a full medical examination to ensure that there are no signs…
Read MoreAdult Bed Rails Recalled Because of Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of Nova Medical Products adult bed rails because of their serious potential to cause entrapment or asphyxiation. While this recall is mainly for bed rails used in the home, it does shed light on entrapment and asphyxiation injuries that often occur in nursing homes. As…
Read MoreAmy Geiler Won Her Medical Malpractice Case. She Still Won’t See True Justice.
Amy suffers from a neurological condition called Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS). ODS causes the brain to be unable to communicate with the body due to damage to the brain stem. It has left Amy in a locked-in state. Amy has no voluntary muscle movement below her neck, leaving her unable to move her body, talk,…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Earns Spot on CVN’s “Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts”
Congratulations to our own Geordan Logan and Sean Claggett, whose 2022 case Roybal v. Louis Bellomo & SHAC LLC made Courtroom View Network’s (CVN) list of their Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts. We’d like to take a moment to thank CVN and talk a bit about this case. CVN is a news organization “dedicated…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Small Plane Accident in Las Vegas
In addition to having one of the busiest airports in the world, Las Vegas is home to smaller airports in Henderson and North Las Vegas. The skies are filled with commercial airliners, helicopters touring the area, and smaller private planes. It’s not uncommon for people to charter these smaller planes for flights to Reno or…
Read MoreInjured in a Reno Construction Site Accident? Read This
There is no shortage of construction in Reno. When construction is booming, there are going to be construction site accidents where people get injured. When this happens, knowing what to do next can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if the injuries are serious or if your injury-related pain just won’t go away. It’s important to…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for a Truck Tire Blowout Accident?
A tire blowing out while driving a truck can cause a serious accident. The resulting injuries can be just as serious and result in various complications, such as disability and missed time from work. If you were recently injured by a truck that suffered a tire blowout in Reno, NV and believe the incident was…
Read MoreTrauma from Las Vegas Bicycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
Las Vegas is famous for many reasons, most of them exciting and fun. With great weather most of the year (it’s a dry heat), many people enjoy outdoor activities in Las Vegas, such as riding bikes. While the city has made some progress on building more bike lanes and bike trails, it’s still not the…
Read MoreNevada Supreme Court Issues First Impression Ruling on Workers’ Right to Medical Marijuana
For more than 20 years, Nevada residents have had access to medical marijuana to some extent. Over time, this right (as well as access) has been expanded through a series of legislative moves and ballot measures; eventually, recreational marijuana was also legalized in the state for adults aged 21 and older. But because marijuana remains…
Read MoreSean Claggett Named a “Titan of Trial” by Trial Lawyers University
Trial Lawyers University, which runs webinars and seminars across the country for trial lawyers, has selected Sean Claggett as one of its inaugural “Titans of Trial” in 2022. Sean is one of only six attorneys to be given this honor. Trial Lawyers University was created to help trial lawyers hone their craft. The seminars feature…
Read MoreWhat Is Illegal Solicitation by Lawyers?
Choosing the right lawyer for an injury case is tough. There are a lot of choices out there (especially in Las Vegas). Lawyers are governed by many ethical rules. One of those rules controls when and how lawyers can solicit new clients. But that doesn’t mean that some less scrupulous people don’t try to bend…
Read MoreUS Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Consumers About Amazon Extension Cords
Warnings and recalls by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) help to show that products are defective. There is no requirement that the USPC issue a recall in order to be successful in a Las Vegas product liability claim. Our product liability lawyers regularly work with safety experts who understand why the products you…
Read MoreAviation Accidents in Reno Nevada
Many visitors who love casinos and traveling fly into Reno instead of driving or taking the train. The main airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, which is managed by the Reno Stead Airport. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the second largest airport in the state after Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (though it’ll always…
Read MoreHow Can an Expert Witness Help My Las Vegas Truck Accident Case?
Accidents with commercial trucks are nearly always much more serious than accidents with passenger vehicles. Everything is worse – the intensity of the crash, the damage to your vehicle, and the severity of your injuries. When the accident wasn’t your fault, working out legal claims and financial compensation can be difficult and stressful, too. Depending…
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