Category: Personal Injury

Boating fatalities are at their highest peak within the last five years. The 2016 Recreational Boating Statistics Report from the United States Coast Guard reveals concerning trends involving boating accidents.

Groups of motorcyclists performing stunts are blocking Nevada roads and freeways and causing accidents to other motorists and pedestrians. Recently, there have been numerous incidents on roads and freeways throughout different Nevada jurisdictions.

A pair of deadly fires at the MGM Grand and the Hilton in Las Vegas in the early 1980s resulted in numerous changes that have made hotels in the city among the safest in the nation. With 85 deaths and more than 600 injuries, the MGM Grand fire is the worst disaster ever in Nevada. It was followed by the fire at the Hilton that killed eight hotel guests. In response, state legislators implemented rules and regulations that have made Nevada hotels much safer. When someone is injured in a hotel fire that is caused by the negligence of others, a personal injury lawyer can assist in ensuring that the hotel is held liable for damages in cases of negligence.

Riding an ATV can be lots of fun, but it can also be very dangerous when the proper safety precautions are not taken. Accident victims suffer serious injuries that are often life-changing. Sadly, many victims lose their lives. About 92 percent of deaths involving ATVs are associated with unsafe practices and deadly decisions that could have been prevented.

To prevail with a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiff’s estate must prove that the death was caused by the defendant’s carelessness, neglect, or both. Some wrongful death types are well known, such as medical malpractice and accidents, while other types are less common.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study which found that, in general, motorcycle helmets are improving and saving more lives, however, their effectiveness is hampered by the failure of some states to enact rigorous motorcycle helmet laws. NHTSA reviews the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets every few years to examine the impact of new designs and technology on motorcycle fatalities and to identify areas in which regulators and manufacturers could improve safety.