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Workers’ Compensation

20 February, 2020

Preventing Hearing Injuries at Work

Taking precautions regarding noise in the workplace may help workers prevent occupational hearing loss. One of the most common chronic physical conditions affecting adults in the U.S., hearing difficulties often result from work-related exposures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that occupational causes account for approximately 24% of the hearing difficulty among the working population in the United States.

Personal Injury

13 February, 2020

Did the Cleaning Company Cause Your Slip and Fall Injuries?

Unsafe floor cleaning practices may contribute to slip and fall accidents that cause serious injuries. Businesses throughout Nevada often contract services with companies to have their floors cleaned. If the business or cleaning service does not take the appropriate care, however, it may result in slips and falls. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than two million fall-related injuries each year occur as a direct result of floors and floor cleaning materials.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

6 February, 2020

Most Car Crash Cases Never Go to Court. Here’s Why

Most car accident cases reach settlements without going to court. Doing so can help injured victims avoid the unpredictability of a jury trial, receive compensation more quickly, save money on litigation costs, and achieve closure. While settling a personal injury claim out of court can be the quickest option, however, going to trial may be necessary in some cases.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

24 January, 2020

Will Roadside Blood Draws Help Prevent Drugged Driving Crashes?

The implementation of roadside blood draw programs may help cut down on drugged driving accidents. As more states legalize marijuana and the opioid epidemic continues, crashes involving drug-impaired drivers are an increasing problem that puts everyone on the road at risk for serious injuries or death. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, of the drivers killed in auto collisions in 2016 who were tested, 43.6% had drugs in their systems.

Personal Injury

16 January, 2020

Slip and Fall? Keep this Evidence

Medical records, photos, accident reports, and witness statements serve as valuable evidence following a slip-and-fall accident and may help people in Nevada prove liability for their injuries. When dangerous property conditions contribute to trips, slips, and falls, the property owners may bear liability for the resulting injuries.

Personal Injury

9 January, 2020

Can Creditors Garnish Personal Injury Settlements?

Personal injury settlements can be garnished in Nevada under certain circumstances, but limitations apply and garnishment procedures must be followed. In some cases, a personal injury lawyer may be able to help people structure their settlements to minimize the impact of garnishments.

Workers’ Compensation

6 January, 2020

Released to Return to Work After Your Injury? Read This First

Physicians may release Nevada workers to return to their jobs after their occupational injuries or illnesses have improved. However, when and how they make the transition back to work could impact people’s continued recovery, as well as their workers’ compensation benefits.

Workers’ Compensation

20 December, 2019

These Paint Thinners May Be Deadly

Methylene chloride-based paint thinners can cause serious illness or death for Las Vegas workers. According to a USA Today report, at least 13 workers died in 2000 alone due to the use of paint strippers containing this toxic chemical. Whether exposed through contact with the skin or inhalation of the fumes, a researcher from Michigan State University’s Division of Occupational Medicine points out that exposure to as little as a tablespoon of methylene chloride may prove fatal.

Personal Injury

13 December, 2019

Did Juul Sell Tainted Nicotine Pods?

A former executive with the Juul e-cigarette company claims the company knowingly put contaminated pods on the market for consumers. A representative for Juul asserts that the claims are baseless. According to researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, however, an unrelated study revealed that Juul liquids were contaminated with glucan. Chronic exposure to the microbial toxin can lead to long-term lung damage.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

6 December, 2019

If You Do This Behind the Wheel, You’re Driving Distracted

A number of activities distract Nevada motorists’ attention from driving. People spend a lot of time in their cars, and it may seem like an opportune time to get some things done, like returning a friend’s call, listening to some new music, eating lunch, or checking an email. However, doing these seemingly little things while behind the wheel may significantly impair the ability of drivers to control and safely operate their vehicles. Consequently, this distracted driving behavior increases the risk of collisions, which may result in injuries or death. Thousands of people are killed and nearly one-half million are injured annually in distracted driving crashes.

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