Category: Personal Injury

People are more likely to get bitten by a dog during the summer than at any other time of the year. The increase in dog bites is attributed to several factors, including children not attending school, dogs getting taken on long walks and excursions, and the hot weather.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2021, a grandmother was killed in a hit and run by a gray pickup truck. About 24 hours later, Las Vegas police arrested Lemar Gant on suspicion of the hit and run and charged him with failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

Nevada is relatively safe for bikers today. The state has the 14th highest motorcycle fatality rate in the U.S., according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Compared to roadways in states with similar motorcycle traffic, this makes Nevada particularly safe.

Pedestrians are at the greatest risk of injury or death from a traffic accident during twilight and at daybreak when visibility is limited. When a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, it’s the pedestrian who suffers the greatest injuries.

A person injured in a slip and fall accident at church may be entitled to compensation for damages. Churches have a legal duty to maintain their premises to protect guests from harm. If a congregant slips and falls as a result of an avoidable hazard the church is liable.

New testing indicates that nearly half of all food packaging from popular fast-food chains contains toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known to threaten human health.

Recognizing the role of defense medical exams in personal injury cases and knowing what to expect from them may help injury victims protect their cases. People generally seek care from medical professionals of their choosing after suffering injuries in an accident.

Post-concussion syndrome, or PCS, is a disorder that sometimes occurs after a concussion. In people with PCS, concussion-like symptoms persist beyond the normal course of recovery. The condition causes a range of symptoms, with headaches and dizziness the most common, and can last for several months after the initial injury.