Category: Personal Injury

Las Vegas, Nevada (10/28/26) – Three people were injured in a shooting near the Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas, including a security officer. The incident raises questions about when property owners and operators may be held responsible for injuries caused by violent crime. Under Nevada law, victims may have a negligent security claim if a foreseeable danger was not reasonably addressed and that failure contributed to their injuries. However, a shooting alone does not establish negligence.

To prove a slip and fall case in Nevada, you must show that a property owner or occupier was negligent and that their negligence directly caused your injuries. This requires evidence that a dangerous condition existed, the owner knew or should have known about it, failed to address it, and that you suffered damages as a result. The stronger your evidence, the stronger your claim.

The average slip and fall settlement in Nevada varies because every case is different. Settlement amounts depend on factors such as the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost income, the strength of the evidence, and whether the property owner was negligent. While some claims resolve for relatively modest amounts, others result in substantial settlements when serious injuries and significant damages are involved.

Las Vegas, NV (July 16th, 2026) – Reports of concertgoers fainting and struggling with overcrowded conditions at a recent downtown Las Vegas show have raised important questions about crowd safety at live music venues. While an investigation will determine exactly what happened, the incident highlights when Nevada premises liability law may hold venue owners, operators, promoters, or other parties responsible for preventable injuries.

Laughlin, NV (July 8th, 2026) – A violent confrontation at a Laughlin bar left multiple people injured and resulted in attempted murder-related charges. While police investigate the actions of those accused of participating in the fight, serious incidents like this also raise another legal question: whether the business where the violence occurred took reasonable steps to protect its patrons.

Las Vegas, NV (June 4th, 2026) – Clark County recently approved additional safety requirements for the expanding Vegas Loop transportation system, including emergency ventilation, evacuation procedures, fire protection measures, and refuge areas. While these safeguards are designed to reduce risks, tunnel construction remains one of the more hazardous types of work, and injured workers may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if an accident occurs on the job. 

Las Vegas, NV (April 28th, 2026) – Establishments on the Las Vegas Strip bear a legal responsibility to implement reasonable security measures to protect guests from foreseeable harm and criminal activity. When property owners fail to address known safety risks, an event injury lawyer helps victims pursue compensation for damages sustained due to these oversights.

After getting injured at a strip club, you may wonder whether you can sue for your injury. To make a legal claim, you must demonstrate that the club's negligence or intentional behavior caused your injuries. In Nevada, you are entitled to claim both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and damages for your pain and suffering.

Las Vegas, NV (April 8th, 2026) – Nevada's workplace safety enforcement agency is facing a significant case backlog that has raised concerns about timely investigations and worker protections. The backlog at Nevada OSHA has prompted the agency to implement changes in how it handles workplace safety complaints and inspections, which could affect injured workers' ability to seek accountability and compensation after on-the-job incidents. If you’ve been injured on the job due to safety issues, contact our workers’ compensation lawyers at George Bochanis Injury Law Offices to discuss your situation. Call 702-388-2005 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Las Vegas, NV (March 24th, 2026) – A 21-year-old man was fatally shot inside an AutoZone store in Las Vegas, and his family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the retailer, alleging the company failed to protect customers from foreseeable danger. When violent crime occurs on commercial property, the business may be held liable if it failed to provide adequate security.