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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...
Worst-case Scenarios and the Fear of Failure
The fear of failure in challenging or uncertain situations is experienced by most of us. The fear of failure can even be considered a healthy, normal response to endeavors which involves risks and large commitments of time or money. How does the fear of failure...
7 Reasons to Avoid Hiring an Amateur Lawyer after a Personal Injury
Generally speaking, the more serious the injury, the more you stand to lose by hiring an amateur lawyer. The more complex the case, the more beneficial it will be to find an experienced, trusted attorney. It’s a common misconception to believe that an experienced...
Who is at fault if a defective car causes an accident?
Can a car driver be held responsible for a crash if the car they are driving malfunctioned? Should a car maintenance worker be at fault for servicing a car that later crashes? Are car manufacturers responsible for accidents that include vehicles they produced? Every...
Coping with Life-Changing Events: How an Accident Injury Attorney can Help
By definition, life-changing events are an upheaval of the status quo, throwing your planning and your peace of mind into disarray. Traumatic injuries rank among the most jarring of these life-changing events. With the right help and by taking the proper steps, you...