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Personal Injury

21 November, 2016

Minors: Tolling of the Nevada Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Like other states, Nevada has a statute of limitations for filing wrongful death lawsuits that begins running on the date of the person’s death or the date that the death is discovered, but the limitation period is tolled when the plaintiff is a minor. Being under the age of 18 is considered to be a legal disability under the law, so the state stops the time from accruing until the person reaches the age of 18. This may allow children of people who are killed by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others more time to file lawsuits. A Las Vegas wrongful death attorney may review a case in order to determine whether or not the statute of limitations has ended or if it has been tolled.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

14 November, 2016

Sobering Drunk Driver Statistics

Drunk driving claimed 9,967 lives in 2014. It is responsible for more than 1/3 of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States. Even with stricter laws and enforcement efforts, it continues to haunt American drivers. It is estimated that someone is killed by a drunk driver every 51 minutes of the day.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

7 November, 2016

Coercion Of Truck Drivers Leads to Increased Accident Risk

Truck drivers are under significant pressure to deliver their cargo on time, and carriers, shippers, and brokers may engage in coercive tactics to encourage drivers to violate safety laws in order to meet their deadlines. Coercion is illegal, and truck drivers have a mechanism by which they can report it to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The safety rules are in place in order to reduce the risk of injury and fatal accidents. Drivers who break the rules place others around them at increased risks for accidents. A car accident lawyer in Las Vegas may review logs and accident reports in order to determine if a truck driver was in violation of safety rules. If the driver was, then the lawyer may look for evidence that a carrier, shipper or broker coerced the driver into breaking the law.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

25 October, 2016

Las Vegas Drunk Drivers –Victim of Negligence?

Those involved in an accident with a drunk driver may be due compensation for the losses incurred if they are found to be responsible. Drunk drivers convicted of causing an accident may be liable for medical and property costs of the victims. When this happens, a drunk driving accident attorney Las Veg can answer your questions. Drivers who find themselves involved in an accident with someone who is driving under the influence can file a civil lawsuit against them for negligence in civil court.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

18 October, 2016

Can Rear-Ending Another Vehicle Keep You From Demanding Compensation for Injuries?

Nevada is a comparative fault state which means that drivers can pursue claims for injuries and damages for the portion of the accident that they are not responsible for. While it is often presumed that the driver whose vehicle rear-ends another car is more than 51% at fault for the accident, this is not always the case. In fact, there are many instances where it is possible to pursue claims for injuries in these situations.

Hotel Injuries

11 October, 2016

If a Hotel Gives You Food Poisoning Can You Sue?

Incidences of hotel food poisoning and other food-borne illnesses are common at hotels around the country. In Las Vegas, hotel guests often become seriously ill due to food poisoning and seek legal recourse with a hotel injury lawyer Las Vegas.

Hotel Injuries, Personal Injury

28 September, 2016

The Most Common Las Vegas Hotel Injuries

Despite the legal duty that Las Vegas hotels have to ensure that their premises are safe for their guests, these vibrant oases away from home often still prove to be dangerous, and even deadly to many unsuspecting visitors. In fact, hotel injury lawyers in Las Vegas see cases involving serious guest injuries on a regular basis. Although many hotel injuries prove to be relatively minor and require little or no treatment, others result in significant pain and suffering, extensive medical bills, lost time from work, and long term or permanent disability or even death.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

21 September, 2016

Are Smarter Cars Driving Us to Distraction?

Hi-tech, automated car features are proving to create distractions for drivers. In Las Vegas, where visual distractions are common, hi-tech auto features are increasing the risk of auto accidents seen by a car accident attorney Las Vegas. Today’s drivers are looking for dashboard navigation systems, touchscreen radios, DVD players, and voice automated controls. While these systems can improve the driving experience, there are concerns that they contribute to distracted driving accidents.

Personal Injury

15 September, 2016

Bicycle Fatality Statistics: Biggest Risk Factors

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, data from 2014 shows that the biggest risk factors for bicycle accident fatalities include lack of helmet use, riding in urban areas, being age 20 or older and having blood alcohol concentrations of 0.08 percent or higher. Of those killed, 86 percent were adults age 20 or older. Sixty percent of those who were killed were not wearing helmets at the time of their accidents.

Personal Injury

7 September, 2016

Wrongful Death Claims Explained

Wrongful death is a type of lawsuit that permits the family of a deceased person to recover damages from the person or persons responsible for their loved one’s death. Wrongful death suits are brought in response to the passing of a person. Nevada only permits the immediate family, dependents or representatives of the deceased’s estate to bring a wrongful death suit.

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