Personal Injury
Hazardous 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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