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Personal Injury

15 May, 2017

Helmets Save Lives and Reduce Cycling Injuries

Wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce a bicyclist’s risk of suffering a minor injury by 50% and a serious head injury by nearly 70%. Helmets can also reduce a cyclist’s risk of fatality by 65%. With only two exceptions limited to Indian reservations, Nevada law does not require cyclists to wear helmets. However, the statistics show that these safety devices save lives and reduce a cyclists risk of their name becoming yet another statistic.

Personal Injury

7 April, 2017

ATVs: Risky Rides for Nevada Residents

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.

Personal Injury

29 March, 2017

The Types of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

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.

Personal Injury

23 February, 2017

Bicycle Safety Tips for Your Kids

Bicycle safety is essential to prevent accidents and injuries for kids. In Nevada, a Las Vegas bike accident attorney often sees kids with serious injuries including fractures and broken bones, facial cuts and abrasions, and head trauma as a result of bicycle accidents.

Personal Injury

17 February, 2017

NHTSA reviews effectiveness of motorcycle helmets

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.

Personal Injury

3 February, 2017

Small Dogs Can Pack A Big Bite

Small dogs can cause serious injuries, and dog bites by smaller dogs may be underreported. The media often focuses on large, aggressive breeds such as pit bulls. Understanding why dogs bite is key to preventing bites from any breed. A dog bite lawyer Las Vegas can answer questions after a bite has occurred.

Personal Injury

5 January, 2017

How Drunk Driving Can Affect Car Accident Claims

When a car accident involves a drunk driver, new factors arise that can affect the claim. Being aware of this information can help an accident victim or his or her family make informed decisions throughout the claims process.

Personal Injury

28 December, 2016

When Golf Carts Sideline Your Game

Nationwide, golf carts cause roughly 15,000 personal injuries every year. Annually, tens of thousands of golfers flock to the dozens of golf courses in and around Las Vegas. Many use motorized golf carts during their visits without realizing the very real dangers these machines can pose.

Personal Injury

5 December, 2016

A Guide to Nevada Bicycle Laws

The State of Nevada expressly permits bicycles to share the road with motored vehicles. The state is a popular bicycling destination due to its numerous bike paths, parks, and trails, and many of its bicycling clubs date to the early years of settlement. To accommodate Nevada’s bicycling tradition, the Legislature adopted a series of laws to ensure that cyclists and motorists can safely share the road.

Personal Injury

21 November, 2016

Minors: Tolling of the Nevada Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Like other states, Nevada has a statute of limitations for filing wrongful death lawsuits that begins running on the date of the person’s death or the date that the death is discovered, but the limitation period is tolled when the plaintiff is a minor. Being under the age of 18 is considered to be a legal disability under the law, so the state stops the time from accruing until the person reaches the age of 18. This may allow children of people who are killed by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others more time to file lawsuits. A Las Vegas wrongful death attorney may review a case in order to determine whether or not the statute of limitations has ended or if it has been tolled.

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