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Understanding The Six Dog Bite Levels

Evaluating a dog bite injury can appear very subjective, where the appearance of the injury fails to reflect the true damage the bite caused. A doctor and a dog bite lawyer in Las Vegas use a standardized six level scale to communicate injury severity and eliminate subjective analysis.

Suing a Hotel For Negligence in Nevada

Nevada limits the liability of hotels for personal injuries and damage to guest property. Hotels are big business in Nevada, they employ around 1/3 of all Nevadan residents. They contribute a significant portion to the Nevadan state budget and they are responsible for the majority of tourism to the state. In short, hotels and casinos are big business in Nevada and they have the influence that comes with the territory.
Hotel buildings

Theme Park Injuries Are Not Amusing

In the United States there are almost 10,000 serious injuries every year at amusement parks and more than 150 deaths. A wrongful death lawyer Las Vegas aids families seeking compensation from the park.

Link between Baby Powder Use and Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson last year claimed that a woman developed ovarian cancer because of her having used talcum powder for 30 years. Her personal injury attorney was able to successfully argue her case and secure a court award of $72 million for damages and punitive damages. The outcome of the remaining cases have yet to be determined.

Woman Awarded Millions After Palm Tree Mishap

A Las Vegas woman was awarded over $13 million after a slip and fall in a local Lowe’s Home Center. The woman was looking at palm trees and slipped on a slippery spot. She fell, fracturing her skull. Kelly Hendrickson was awarded $13.4 million for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Dog Breed Discrimination Banned Under Nevada Law

Nevada is the 14th state to prohibit breed-specific legislation by local governments. This means that no ban can be placed on a dog breed by a city or county government. The bill received wide support, particularly by those who advocate for the evaluation of dangerous dogs on a case-by-case basis.
Infographic of dog breed ban under Nevada law

Vegas Still Leads Nation in Pedestrian Injuries, Deaths

In recent years Las Vegas has made a push toward improving safety for all road users. Despite extra efforts and expenditure on road safety initiatives throughout Clark County, pedestrian deaths and injuries on roads in the area continue to make headlines. There are many reasons for this, but the one that is hardest to ignore is the simple lack of awareness road users seem to have of one another. Injury, it seems, is the direct result of inattention.
Vegas still leads nation in pedestrian injuries, death infographic

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