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Press Release, Workers’ Compensation

7 December, 2015

Let’s Keep Construction Workers Safe

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers are subject to more workplace injuries and fatalities than any other in the country. In fact, 874 fatalities, or 20.5%, of all deaths in the private industry affected those in construction. They can occur for a plethora of reasons, such as lack of protective gear, insufficient training, poor accountability of management, or defective equipment.

Personal Injury

25 November, 2015

Class Action Litigation Act Strips Plaintiffs’ Rights

If signed into law, U.S. House Bill H.R. 1927 will affect injured plaintiffs nationwide. Congress passed “The Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2016” under a long, plaintiff-friendly sounding title. While it is fair to corporate defendants, the act establishes an unfair litigation qualifier that could easily strip a plaintiff’s right to file a class action lawsuit.

Press Release

18 November, 2015

Focus on Patients’ Safety a Priority

Receiving medical attention for a disease, condition, or illness should eventually result in the ill person getting better. But what happens when that loved one, instead of recovering, passes away? In some cases, this situation is inevitable, but in other situations, it is not. If the family of the loved one can prove that the death was the result of another person’s negligence, then they may be able to receive compensation for medical malpractice.

Personal Injury, Press Release

15 November, 2015

Hotel Fires Continue to Endanger Guests

Las Vegas is known for welcoming millions of visitors each year, so it is not surprising that it has more than four times the number of hotel rooms per capita than the national average. Some of these hotels have experienced major fire tragedies in the past.

Press Release

10 November, 2015

Washington Calls For Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Oversight

State workers’ compensation programs are catching the attention of legislators in Washington who have become concerned that these programs are not effectively providing the coverage and protection workers depend upon.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

2 October, 2015

New Traffic Laws in Nevada

On Thursday, October 1st, several new traffic laws went into effect in the state of Nevada. The Nevada State Legislature passed the laws earlier this year in response to rising fatality rates across the state. New laws regarding electronic proof of insurance and increased speed limits in rural areas will also affect drivers across the state.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

30 September, 2015

Large Truck Accidents in Nevada: Who’s to Blame?

Large truck accidents are a serious concern on the roadways of America. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in approximately 342,000 police reported vehicle accidents in the United States in 2013 alone. Of those, 3,964 fatality accidents and an estimated 95,000 injury accidents involved large trucks.

Personal Injury

15 September, 2015

Protecting Motorists and Bicyclists Sharing the Road

Bicycles are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation across the country. For recreational, environmental, and economic reasons, more and more people are trading four wheels for two as they travel from Point A to Point B. This is leading to a nationwide increase in the number of accidents between vehicles and bicycles who are competing for limited space on the roadway.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Nevada’s Revised Strategic Highway Plan Emphasizes Motorcycle Safety

Keeping everyone safe on the roadways, including motorcyclists, is a top priority for Nevada officials. The Nevada Department of Transportation, along with partner groups, recently updated the state’s strategic highway plan for keeping the roads safe. Motorcycle safety was included as one of the six critical focus areas highlighted in the plan.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

As the Economy Improves, Vehicle Deaths Rise

As the economy improves and more people get back to work, roadways are getting jammed, leading to an increase in fatal car accidents.The economic improvement in the United States is having some unintended consequences, including an increase in fatal car accidents. As the labor market improves, more people are commuting to work, and cities across the country are reporting a rise in car crashes and fatal accidents.

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