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Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Plastic t-ball maker sued over defective bat

Parents in Nevada often take steps to make sure that they are purchasing the right toys for their children. They read labels to determine whether a toy is appropriate for their child’s age, check for small parts or accessories that could cause harm and even avoid certain toys that have a dangerous reputation. Despite these precautions, a defective product attorney Nevada knows that a child may become injured by a toy that is defective.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Can Lifeguards Be Held Liable for Pool Injuries

When you take your children to a pool, the beach, or another water source to swim, you rely on lifeguards to watch the water and protect vulnerable swimmers. However, even good lifeguards can’t always prevent accidents. If someone does get hurt at the pool, how do you know when the lifeguard is liable? And how do you spot a good on-duty lifeguard so you can avoid incidents in the first place? Read on to learn more about lifeguard duties and liabilities and how to spot a good one at your children’s favorite pool.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Robotic surgery is not error-proof

Robotically-assisted surgery involves the use of a computer, cameras and instruments wielded by a robot arm that is controlled by a surgeon. According to the manufacturer, this arm gives the doctor more dexterity and ability to maneuver in smaller spaces than is possible with human hands. The company also claims that procedures performed with the assistance of the robot are safer than traditional surgical practices, and are getting safer over time. Evidence reported by the Food and Drug Administration indicates otherwise.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

The Chilling Risks of Unproven Therapeutic Treatments

From Boston to botox, the newspapers and internet are full of advertisements promising miracle cures for everything from memory loss to weight loss. More often than not, these miracles are based upon unproven science and the claims of pseudo scientists who promise the moon for pennies on the dollar. More often than not these claims are not only false, they can be downright deadly.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Rollovers can happen anywhere

Although all types of motor vehicle accidents have the potential to seriously injure and kill those involved, rollover accidents are some of the most catastrophic. According to SafeCar.gov, more than 10,000 people across the country are killed in rollover car accidents every year. Rollovers are involved in at least 33 percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents. A Las Vegas car accident attorney knows that these catastrophic accidents can happen anywhere and to anyone driving on the road.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Will self-driving cars lower traffic accidents?

Self-driving cars were recently introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This show is often used to show the world some of the newest technologies that companies around the world are developing for potential use by everyday people. A traffic accident lawyer in Las Vegas may argue that self-driving cars have some of the greatest potential of any recent invention to reduce the rates of traffic accidents across the U.S.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Motorcycles do not operate the same way passenger cars do

Nevada has joined many other states in participating in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month each May. This nationally sponsored program is designed to educate all drivers about techniques and practices that can lower the number of motorcycle accidents each year.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Tips on how to protect yourself from a wrong medical diagnosis

According to a study by HealthGrades, the most frequent cause of patient safety incidents is a failure to rescue, which is caused by a delayed, missed, or incorrect diagnosis. The Journal of the American Medical Association states that misdiagnosis incidents occur in about 150 cases out of every 1,000. In a survey of 6,000 doctors, 96 percent believed these errors are preventable. There are several steps that a patient in Nevada can take to increase the likelihood of a full recovery.

Personal Injury

13 August, 2015

Older drivers cannot hold their liquor like younger ones

Experienced older drivers are typically viewed as less likely to cause accidents than younger motorists. However, as these drivers age, they undergo various physiological changes that increase their vulnerability to the effects of alcohol. As any drunk driving accident attorney Las Vegas understands, even low levels of alcohol consumption can make these drivers more prone to cause accidents.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

More pedestrians seriously injured or killed by cars in Nevada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pedestrians are among the most vulnerable on American roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that an estimated 76,000 pedestrians were seriously injured in auto accidents in 2012, and approximately 5,000 lost their lives. Within the next 24 hours, approximately 450 pedestrians will be treated in hospital emergency rooms in the United States for auto accident related injuries, and in the next hour, one person will die. Unfortunately, that number keeps going up, and the State of Nevada is not immune.

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