Las Vegas Personal Injury
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Can I pursue a work-related injury claim even though my injuries are the only evidence of the incident?
No one wants to get hurt on the job, but if a work-related injury does occur, you need to know how to proceed. If you have enough evidence, the case may be pretty cut-and-dry. However, what if the injury itself is the only evidence you have? Should you still pursue a...
Any tips on dealing with the stress while your filed case is ongoing?
Everything’s filed and delivered to the court and your attorney says now it’s time to wait for the judicial process to unfold. And it does, but often at an excruciatingly slow pace. Our legal gurus offered some suggestions below on how you can minimize the headaches...
What would be your insights on why there have been several car accidents nowadays?
Once upon a time, it was a rare thing to see a bad traffic accident. Today, however, it's almost normal to see one every few days. If you think this is an increase over years past, you’re not alone in noticing. We asked legal experts and those who spend a lot of time...
What are the worst stories of workplace injury you have encountered?
You may think you have a relatively safe worksite, but think again. As the following readers indicated, in some cases gruesomely, no workplace is safe from accidents and injury. The moral of their stories - be on guard and adhere to established safety protocols no...
What if a car swerves and, as a result, you crash into several other vehicles? Who can be held liable (in accordance with the laws in your state)?
It’s your worst nightmare - A car in oncoming traffic swerves halfway into your lane and you are forced to sideswipe several vehicles parked along the street in order to avoid a head-on collision. Determining who’s at fault for this mess depends on where you live and...
8 Tips for Getting Maximum Compensation for Your Accident Injuries
If you’ve sustained an injury due to the negligence of others, you’ve likely experienced pain, compromised function, loss of revenue (due to missed work), and the financial strains of mounting medical bills. Your life has been thrown into commotion through no fault of...
What would happen if you had a car accident and both you and the other person involved were drunk? Who will be held liable?
What started as a fun night out with friends ends up a nightmare. Your car is totalled and you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence. What makes matters worse, is that it was the other guy who ran the red light. At least you think that’s how it happened....
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’...