Las Vegas Personal Injury Blog

April 5, 2024 \ Car Accidents in Las Vegas, NV \ Chris

How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement Check From A Car Accident in Las Vegas?

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, your road to recovery may include securing a settlement check to cover your damages. If you have medical bills, lost wages, or other damages, it is understandable to wonder how long it may take to get a settlement check from a car […]

March 26, 2024 \ Car Accidents in Las Vegas, NV \ Chris

What To Do If Someone Files a Car Accident Claim Against You in Las Vegas

It can be frustrating to deal with an unjustified car accident claim against you. Unjust claims are filed more often than you might think, but there are countermeasures you can take. Under the right circumstances, you might even turn the tables on the opposing party. Even if the other side’s case is valid, there might […]

March 14, 2024 \ Medical Malpractice \ Chris

What Is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?

Personal injury cases often revolve around the issue of consent. Medical malpractice cases, in particular, often involve important issues of patient consent. Two forms of consent are relevant here: express and implied. Informed consent is a prerequisite to either express or implied consent. Informed Consent It’s not enough for a healthcare provider to secure mere […]

March 7, 2024 \ Car Accidents in Las Vegas, NV \ Chris

Which Nevada Cities Have the Most Car Accidents?

Nevada is a popular tourist destination, thanks to a temperate climate most of the year. Visitors also come to enjoy breathtaking desert vistas, major events like Burning Man, and attractions like Red Rock Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Hoover Dam, and, of course, Las Vegas. As of March 2023, visitor volume in Las Vegas alone was tallied […]

March 5, 2024 \ Nevada Law \ Chris

At What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of a Car in Nevada?

The back seat is safer in a car accident. A vehicle occupant is more likely to hit the dashboard or get ejected through the windshield when sitting in the front seat. More importantly, children in the front seat can suffer airbag injuries when the airbag bursts from its housing and strikes them. For this reason, […]

February 28, 2024 \ Car Accidents in Las Vegas, NV \ Chris

Why Do Rear-End Collisions Happen, and Who’s To Blame?

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), rear-end collisions made up 17.9% of all fatal car accidents in 2021 — directly causing a frightening 3,600 deaths. But why do these car accidents happen in Las Vegas, and who is to blame for their alarming frequency? Rear-End Collisions Are Usually the Fault of the Driver in […]

February 28, 2024 \ Car Accidents in Las Vegas, NV \ Chris

Can I Have Just One Drink and Be Safe To Drive in Las Vegas?

Everyone understands the risks involved in driving while intoxicated. Alcohol impairment significantly increases reaction times, reduces awareness, and skewers judgment. Yet, many insist they are perfectly fine to drive after one drink. The problem is that one’s own judgment of whether they are fine to drive becomes altered after one drink. Alcohol DUI Nevada There […]

February 20, 2024 \ Personal Injury \ Chris

Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone

The tailbone is easily injured in a fall, but you can bruise or even fracture your tailbone in a crash, while cycling, or during childbirth. For most people, a bruised or fractured tailbone is “simply” a very painful injury that heals in one to three months, but not to a personal injury lawyer, because this […]

January 26, 2024 \ Personal Injury \ Chris

How Are Lost Wages Calculated in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas applies Nevada personal injury law, which governs lost wage calculations. If you suffer an injury that someone else is responsible for, Nevada law entitles you to compensation for all of your losses, both economic and non-economic. One element of your economic losses is lost wages, at least if you miss work because of […]

January 5, 2024 \ Personal Injury \ Chris

What Happens if You’re Injured at a Casino in Las Vegas?

A lot can happen in Las Vegas, the city of bright lights and casino games. It’s a fun place with slot machines, card games, and many people having a good time. But sometimes, accidents happen. If you get hurt in a casino, you might think, “Can I sue the casino?” This is important to know, […]