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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.

Workers’ Compensation

21 November, 2019

Las Vegas Window Washers At Risk

Unique workplace hazards put window washers in Las Vegas at risk for suffering serious occupational injuries or death. Keeping the windows of the area’s numerous hotels clean and clear for tourists and other guests, window washers work outside of buildings, suspended above the street, and often hundreds of feet in the air. The nature of their work presents significant dangers and opportunities for work-related accidents.

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.

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