Personal Injury
Motorcycle Laws in Nevada 2025
Last Updated: December 2024 Motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer fatal injuries in traffic accidents than the occupants of cars and trucks. Motorcycles simply don’t provide the physical protection of a hood, trunk, roof, or side doors that vehicles with four or more wheels provide. Many motorcycle accident victims have two sets of impacts.…
Read MoreDo I Have to File a Police Report After a Minor Car Accident in Las Vegas?
Getting into a car accident in Las Vegas can be stressful and confusing. You may not know how to react properly, such as what to say to the other driver or whether you need to call the police. Making the mistake of failing to file a police report when the law legally requires you to…
Read MoreSettlements vs. Verdicts in Personal Injury Lawsuits
While researching personal injury claims, you may come across the terms “settlement” and “verdict.” Both of these terms refer to the compensation or financial award an injured victim can collect during an injury claim. However, they refer to two different legal processes. Recognizing which type of award is best to pursue in your case requires…
Read MoreOrdinary Negligence vs. Gross Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Two standards of negligence exist: ordinary and gross negligence. Negligence is the foundation of most personal injury claims in Nevada. It describes a breach of the duty to exercise reasonable care. When one person is negligent and this causes another person harm, the injured plaintiff can request compensation from the negligent party. Whether the defendant…
Read MoreHow Are Loss of Earnings Calculated After an Injury?
An accident can affect a victim in many negative ways, including removing the ability to earn a living wage. Work interruptions for medical treatments or due to a permanent disability could make an already difficult time worse by putting more financial pressure on a family. Knowing how to calculate loss of earnings during a personal…
Read MoreAre Auto Accident Insurance Settlements Taxable?
Receiving an insurance settlement check for an auto accident can give you the relief, financial stability and peace of mind you need to finally move forward. Your check can cover expensive medical costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs and more. Come tax time, however, you may face another challenge: determining whether or not you need to…
Read MoreAccidents in Construction Zones: Who is Liable?
Transportation accidents are a common cause of worker death in the construction industry. Construction zone car accidents are not only a threat to workers, however. These crashes regularly injure and kill motor vehicle drivers as well. If you were in an accident in a construction zone in Nevada, you may be eligible for compensation. Learn…
Read MoreHow We Prepare for a Case
Claggett & Sykes is not like other law firms. Our Las Vegas personal injury attorney’s preparation process for every case we accept is intensive. We prepare each case as if it will go to trial – even if we expect a successful settlement. Preparing cases for trial gives us aggressive legal strategies so we can…
Read MoreWhat Is Arbitration in a Personal Injury Case?
Handling a personal injury claim in Las Vegas, Nevada takes an understanding of a few basic legal terms and processes. One is arbitration. This is a type of meeting between the parties involved in a case. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution, meaning an alternative to going to trial. Arbitration could save a…
Read MoreWhat Do Insurance Adjusters Look for When Evaluating Your Claim?
When you submit a personal injury or car accident claim to an insurance company, it will go through an evaluation process. The person in charge of this process is called an insurance claims adjuster. This is the agent who will contact you shortly after you submit a claim to ask questions and obtain more information.…
Read MoreWhat 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 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 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 MoreHazardous Road Crashes in Las Vegas
Many people assume a car accident has to be the fault of one of the drivers. Human error is, after all, the number one cause of vehicle collisions in the U.S. Yet, not all accidents involve a driver’s fault – or even more than one driver. A single-vehicle car accident could involve just one car…
Read MoreHotel Injury Lawsuits in Las Vegas
Staying at a hotel in Las Vegas can seem like the vacation of a lifetime…until you unexpectedly suffer an injury on the property. Although hotels and casinos have a legal obligation to ensure the reasonable safety of guests, many breach this duty to save time or money. Breaches of duty and acts of negligence can…
Read MoreInjured After an Elevator or Escalator Malfunction
Stepping onto an elevator or escalator should not end in catastrophic injuries, yet this is exactly what happens to hundreds of victims each year. Elevator and escalator malfunctions can lead to disasters such as falls down shafts or limbs stuck in escalator belts. Defective and dangerous equipment, poor maintenance, and negligent property owners contribute to…
Read MoreHow Much Is My Car Accident Injury Claim Worth?
Your life might never be the same after a devastating car accident. Serious injuries could leave you with permanent impairments and significant psychological distress. While filing an injury claim will not take back what happened to you, it could help you move forward. Winning an award from the party that caused your car accident could…
Read MoreWhat If I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver?
Unfortunately, not all drivers obey Nevada’s car insurance requirement. Dozens of people get behind the wheel during gaps in their coverage or without purchasing insurance at all. An accident with an uninsured driver can make it difficult for you to recover damages. Your options for financial compensation will depend on your insurance policy and the…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Spot a Drunk Driver on the Road
Drunk driving is a rampant problem in Nevada and throughout the country. Every year, drunk drivers are responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, as well as many life-altering personal injuries. A five-year performance review by the Nevada Department of Public Safety found an average of 87 deaths per year related to drunk driving.…
Read MoreNevada Seat Belt Laws
Almost every state has some kind of law requiring the use of seat belts by drivers and vehicle passengers, as well as separate car seat laws for children. Nevada Revised Statutes require all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts or use approved child restraint systems. Failing to wear your seat belt in Nevada could result…
Read MoreTHC Vaping Product Injury Statistics & CDC Recommendations
As of November 14th, 2019, 42 people have lost their lives to a serious lung illness related to e-cigarette, or vaping, products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling the mysterious lung disease EVALI: e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury. The rate EVALI is causing significant health problems and deaths…
Read MoreCan You File an Insurance Claim Without a Police Report?
After a car accident, it can be in your best interest to request a police report. Calling 911 from the scene of the accident is the easiest way to get one. An official police report can fully document your crash for insurance companies later. It can record key facts and evidence while they are still…
Read MoreDangers of Deep Frying a Turkey
Deep frying has become a trend in recent years for turkey lovers on Thanksgiving. Deep frying a turkey results in a crispy finish on the outside with tender, juicy meat on the inside. It also frees up the oven for other Thanksgiving food staples. Before you decide to deep fry, however, recognize the serious risks…
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