Category: Personal Injury

In many cases, people can sue for heat stroke in Las Vegas. This is a city with a desert climate and summer temperatures that can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Employers, event organizers, property owners, and others may act negligently and contribute to heat stroke. For example, workers should have access to water, rest breaks, and shade.

Las Vegas, NV (June 9th, 2025) – A former employee of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is suing the company for negligence, following a violent attack that took place in early 2024. According to court records and police reports, the woman was allegedly beaten by her former supervisor, an incident that left her with serious injuries and lasting trauma.

When you're taking in the Entertainment Capital of the World and slip and fall at a tourist attraction, clumsiness might not be the only culprit. The attraction's owner may be responsible. If they didn't maintain the property, and you sustained an injury, the venue owner may be liable for your medical expenses and other damages.

If you are injured on vacation in Las Vegas as a tourist, you may be able to file a personal injury claim if another party is liable for the injury. Here are personal injury tips for tourists to help determine what actions to take following an injury.

Can you sue for emotional distress after an elevator accident? Following an elevator accident, victims, victims' families, and bystanders may be able to file a claim for emotional distress in addition to other damages. Emotional distress can negatively affect people's lives in many instances, particularly in the case of elevator accidents that can result in serious and fatal injuries.

Depending on the cause, multiple parties could be liable for elevator accidents, including property owners, maintenance professionals, or passengers. To determine who is liable for elevator accidents, we must consider the types of accidents and the laws in place in Nevada to maintain elevator safety.

There are several common causes of elevator accident lawsuits, including negligent maintenance, exceeding elevators' capacity, and system malfunctions. Determining the cause of an elevator accident could help determine who was liable for any injuries and other damages sustained.

Can you sue a hotel? If you suffer injuries in an accident at a hotel, you may be able to sue the hotel if negligence was the cause. The ability to recover compensation from a hotel will depend on the nature of the accident and the injuries sustained, along with the parties involved who contributed to the accident.

Generally, you will be able to switch attorneys if you become unhappy with your current representation in a personal injury case. However, there are some exceptions to consider, depending on the circumstances of your case.

When does force cross the line and become brutality? The death of a prisoner in a Nevada correctional facility has raised questions about the use of force, and inmates’ rights. As of June 2023, there were 10,443 people incarcerated across the state. While imprisoned as a punishment for criminal convictions, there is still an expectation that inmates should be treated fairly and humanely. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and many prisoners suffer mistreatment and harm at the hands of those charged with ensuring their safety.