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Nursing Home Abuse

14 November, 2019

Is Your Loved One Showing Signs of a TBI After a Nursing Home Fall?

After Nevada nursing home residents fall, family members should watch for signs that they have suffered a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Gait problems, muscle weakness, and other such issues put elder patients in long-term care facilities at risk for falls that may result in serious injuries such as TBIs. Identifying such injuries is essential in ensuring they receive the medical treatment they need.

Personal Injury

7 November, 2019

How to Give a Deposition in a Las Vegas Injury Case

Keeping a few tips in mind when testifying in Nevada personal injury cases may help people give solid depositions that strengthen their claims. Depositions are question-and-answer sessions conducted under oath during the discovery process of personal injury claims. People’s testimony in these sessions is considered evidence in their cases. Therefore, giving flawed statements could serve to weaken people’s cases by undermining credibility. Providing factual and consistent answers, however, may reinforce people’s claims and aid in the recovery of settlements or judgments in their favor.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

18 October, 2019

How Space Cushion Driving May Save Your Life

Space cushion driving may help prevent serious or fatal accidents. As Nevada roads become more congested, drivers are leaving less room between their vehicles and those around them. Following too closely reduces drivers’ opportunities to react to situations on the road and may increase tension between drivers.

Wrongful Death

11 October, 2019

What Do O.J., Zoloft, Ford Pintos, and Takata Airbags Have in Common?

O.J. Simpson, Zoloft, Ford, and Takata were all sued for wrongful death. Wrongful death cases arise when one party’s negligence or intentional act takes the life of another person. Families who have lost loved ones to the reckless or negligent acts of other parties may take legal action to recover for their losses by filing a wrongful death suit.

Personal Injury

4 October, 2019

Outbreak of Deadly Vaping Injuries: The Risk Is Real

Nearly three dozen people throughout the U.S. have died and almost 1,500 injury cases have been reported as the nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries continues to grow. Vaping products and e-cigarettes containing nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol, or cannabidiol have seen a sharp increase in popularity. Although promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes, cigars, or other traditional smoking methods, vaping may carry significant risks for injuries with lasting, and sometimes deadly effects.

Workers’ Compensation

20 September, 2019

Pregnant Women in the Workplace and Workers’ Comp

Pregnant workers In Nevada who suffer occupational injuries may still obtain workers’ compensation benefits, but the issue of pre-existing conditions such as pregnancy may complicate the process. When employees suffer injuries as a result of workplace accidents, they often rely on the state’s workers’ compensation program to cover their medical bills and help keep them afloat until they recover and can return to work.

Nursing Home Abuse

12 September, 2019

Crack Down on Social Media Nursing Home Abuse

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, advocacy groups, and state governments are making a collective effort to stop social media abuse of nursing home residents. An increasing number of people are using social media applications such as Instagram and Snapchat on their cell phones and other electronic devices. Unfortunately, there has also been an increase in the incidences of inappropriate and damaging images and recordings of nursing home residents on these platforms by the very people who have been charged with their care.

Personal Injury

4 September, 2019

Horrifying Halloween Hazards

Halloween hazards put partygoers and trick-or-treaters at risk for suffering serious injuries or death. A night of spooky fun and revelry, adults and children alike often go to costume parties, take to the streets to trick or treat, partake in sweet treats, carve and light up pumpkins, and otherwise engage in activities celebrating the holiday. Unfortunately, seemingly harmless Halloween activities send many people to emergency rooms and urgent care clinics each year.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

20 August, 2019

Did a Mechanical Error Cause Your Crash?

When motor vehicles suffer mechanical failures on the road, serious auto accidents often result. Most crashes in Nevada are caused by human error. However, sometimes vehicle parts or systems fail, impairing drivers’ ability to operate their vehicles and potentially resulting in motor vehicle collisions.

Personal Injury

12 August, 2019

Left Hook Bicycle Accidents: Who’s At Fault?

When left hook bicycle accidents occur, it is important to determine whether drivers or cyclists are at fault. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of involvement in a crash resulting in injury or death is significantly greater for cyclists than it is for motor vehicle drivers or passengers, despite bicycles only accounting for 1% of U.S. travel. Drivers often do not see or claim to have not seen bicyclists, which can result in them failing to take appropriate action to avoid potentially serious collisions.

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