Las Vegas Personal Injury
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Which industries have the worst incidence of workplace injury?
Whether you work on an oil rig or in an office building, you are always at risk for a work-related injury or illness. Granted, some jobs tend to be more menacing than others, which is why we queried our readers for their take on the most dangerous industries out there...
Workers Compensation for Police Officers and Firefighters in Las Vegas
Nevada police officers and firefighters have special workers compensation laws. As a way of honoring our first responders, Nevada lawmakers have made workers compensation more inclusive and generous for our police officers and firefighters. The main categories of...
What evidence can I provide for a dog bite case?
When an animal gets aggressive and someone is hurt, it’s important to take action to protect others. How do you make sure you get to tell your side of the story in a dog-bite case? Experienced pet owners and legal professionals weighed in on what to do if you suddenly...
What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know About TBIs
If newborn babies came with handbooks, that handbook would have a chapter on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBIs). Unlike the stomach flu or a scraped knee, a TBI leaves a permanent mark on your child’s health. TBIs are a leading cause of death and serious injury in young...
When to Say “No” to Workers’ Comp and “Hello” to a Lawyer
Workers’ Compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that offers medical care and benefits to workers who become injured on the job. Workers’ comp functions smoothly most of the time, especially in cases of minor injuries and straightforward incidents. Workers’...
What preparation do you need when considering a wrongful death claim?
Anger, hurt, and a keen sense of bitterness often follow when a loved one dies due to the negligence, real or perceived, of another person or group. While launching a wrongful death claim may be the correct action to take in some cases, we recommend taking a look at...
What Most Workers Don’t Know about Workers’ Comp
According to Investopedia.com, Workers’ Compensation is a “government-mandated program” that pays benefits to injured and disabled workers. Workers’ Compensation serves the dual purpose of protecting employers and protecting workers. How does Workers’ Compensation...
Does posting on social media hurt my personal injury claim?
In this world of social media, there are so many avenues for connecting—sharing updates, photos, and memes. Commenting on other people’s posts. It’s entertaining and a great way to stay in touch, but does that behavior need to change after you’ve filed a claim for an...
What is Workers’ Compensation and Why Does it Matter?
Workers' compensation is insurance for workers who are injured or become ill because of their work. Employers pay for this insurance for their workers and are not allowed to ask employees to contribute to the cost of workers’ compensation insurance. Unless you have...
How Dangerous Is It to be a Police Officer in Las Vegas?
Police officers respond to a 911 call from distraught parents who can’t find their 3-year-old daughter. “Do you have a pool?” asks the police officer. “No, but our neighbors do,” responds the mother with widening eyes. She points the way, and both police...
Suicide and Wrongful Death: Sensitive Questions and Important Answers
Las Vegas belongs to one of the few states that acknowledges that suicide may, under special circumstances, be considered a wrongful death. In legal terms, wrongful death is a death for which someone else (or some company or institution) is legally to blame. What is...
What other proof can you provide in a dog bite case if there are no eyewitnesses?
Is your case doomed if your only witness was the dog that bit you? Not necessarily. Eyewitnesses are not the only ways to prove a dog bit you. We reached out to some legal experts to see what other proof they recommend gathering in a dog bite case. Keep reading to...