Riding your bicycle isn’t only a great way to exercise—it’s also an increasingly popular form of transportation all around the country, especially as consumers adapt their preferences to favor an eco-friendly approach to their morning commutes. Many cities, including Las Vegas, have taken the cue, ...
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Is Nevada a No-Fault State?
A state’s position on fault can determine the range of options open to litigants injured in a car accident. If you’re wondering, “Is Nevada a no-fault state?” read on to learn how fault laws in Nevada can impact your car accident claim. Fault or No-Fault State? Nevada Car Insurance ...
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help You?
Personal injury lawyers work within the branch of civil law known as “torts” that allows accident victims to pursue financial compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries. If you’re wondering how a personal injury lawyer can help you, read on. Understanding the Role of a Las ...
How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury lawsuits allow accident victims to potentially recover a financial settlement for their damages. Filing a claim is no guarantee of success, however. Insurance companies will fight to protect their financial interests by paying you the least amount possible. If you’re ...
What is Negligent Security
A negligent security claim can be the result of injuries caused by a criminal attack which occurred because a business or property owner failed to provide adequate security or due to injuries caused by overzealous security. Business and property owners have a duty to provide adequate security for ...
Will I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. You want to make sure that your efforts won’t be wasted. Personal injury claims can be a lot of work, so you want to make sure you come out the other end with a settlement you can use to ...
Questions About Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims can be confusing and frustrating during this time of grief and loss. Each case is unique, and to find out what you can expect in your case, you need to talk to an experienced Las Vegas wrongful death attorney. In the meantime, here are some answers to commonly asked wrongful ...
Do I Need to Replace My Child’s Car Seat After an Accident?
During a car crash, your child’s safety seat absorbs some of the force of the crash and can be damaged or weakened, so that it will not provide the same level of protection in future accidents. The damage isn’t always visible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends ...
Amputation Injuries
Amputation is the removal of a limb or extremity. Amputations can be traumatic or surgical. Traumatic amputations are those that occur in an accident and may be complete or partial. Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of traumatic amputation. Amputations are expensive injuries, ...
I was the Victim of a Criminal Attack at Home. Can My Landlord Be Held Liable?
Criminal attacks and assaults can result in very serious injuries, PTSD, and some are fatal. Renters who are attacked in their homes, and their guest, may be able to recover compensation for their injuries if the landlord failed to provide adequate security. Each situation is unique. Some security ...
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