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Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Antipsychotic drugs administered in nursing homes pose risks to residents

Families place an incredible amount of trust in those who take care of their elderly relatives. In many cases, nursing homes are the best choice for certain people to be able to receive the constant care that they need. Despite their legal and ethical requirement to keep their elderly patients safe and with a high quality of life, the American Association of Retired People reports that many of the nation’s nursing homes are using antipsychotics as a means of controlling patients. A personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas knows that this illegal practice often results in disaster for patients and their families.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Automatic Braking Reduces Injuries & Saves Lives

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they will be adding automatic braking to their 5-star safety ratings. This is a move that will have a far reaching impact that will reduce injuries and save many lives over the coming years.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

5 costs you should consider in your personal injury case

Millions of Americans are injured each year in various types of accidents that may have been caused by another person’s negligence. Automobile collisions, slip-and-falls, commercial truck accidents, medical errors and even defective products can cause minor to severe injuries that have a major impact on peoples’ lives. Not only are the injuries themselves physically and emotionally traumatizing, people may be forced to deal with the financial repercussions of these injuries. A personal injury attorney in Las Vegas knows that the financial, physical and emotional effects of an injury can change the life of an accident victim.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

4 costs associated with car accidents

People who have been involved in a car accident may suffer from more than just emotional and physical trauma. A car accident attorney Las Vegas knows that auto accidents can cost a substantial amount of money for those who are not financially prepared. Motorists, who know what to do following an auto accident and take the proper precautions to prepare themselves for what lies ahead, may be able to minimize their expenses and get their lives back on track. Here are four of the most common expenses associated with automobile collisions.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

5 technologies that may reduce car accidents

In 2012 in the U.S. alone over 33,500 people were killed in serious car accidents. Another 2,362,000 were injured in these crashes. These numbers, reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saw an increase of 3.3 percent for fatalities and 6.5 percent for injuries since just 2011, and the numbers are still rising.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

4 precautions to take on wet Las Vegas Roads

Las Vegas recently saw record-setting rainstorms and many drivers were unprepared for the downpour. According to the Review Journal, the valley received 0.46 inches of rain in one night, demolishing the previous record of 0.29 that was set in 1949. Due to the uncommon amount of rainfall, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to 143 accidents in just 10 hours. The average weekly total that the NHP usually responds to is 36 crashes. A car accident attorney in Las Vegas is aware of the serious accidents that can occur on Nevada’s slick roads following a rainstorm. To avoid accidents, motorists should follow these four precautions when the rain begins:

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

The 10 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer

If you’ve ever considered asking for legal help but feel too intimidated, you’re not alone. Most people try to solve their problems on their own because they may have the wrong idea about hiring a lawyer.

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