A personal injury claim requires some form of injury to be valid – whether it is a brain injury, wrongful death, illness, paralysis, etc. While all injuries are serious to some degree, not all injuries are classified as “catastrophic.” A catastrophic injury is something that requires significant medical treatment, typically on an emergency and grand scale. These injuries are severe […]
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When Can You Sue for Lost Wages and Future Earnings in Nevada?
Calculating damages for a personal injury lawsuit often include lost wages in the total compensation amount. Lost wages can include any money the plaintiff would have earned from the date of the injury or illness until settlement has been accepted or a trial completes. However, there are instances where an attorney may also seek recovery for a plaintiff’s loss of […]
Plaintiffs facing a personal injury deposition may feel nervous and have a multitude of questions. The process can be confusing and it is important that a plaintiff is adequately prepared by their attorney before attending the deposition. What is a Deposition? Depositions are question-and-answer sessions that allow the defendant’s attorney(s) to gather information regarding the case. They will ask the […]
Traffic fatalities happen every day in the United States, although most drivers do not think about it. However, the recent number of fatalities in the nation has increased – and is definitely cause for concern. According to recent data released by the nonprofit National Safety Council (NSC), 2015 could be the deadliest year for drivers since 2007. What the Numbers […]
Accidents involving tractor trailers, 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks often have devastating consequences. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as many as one in ten fatal highway accidents involves a commercial truck. With Interstate 15 and other major highways converging on Las Vegas, we unfortunately see numerous fatal truck accidents in our area every year. In most truck […]
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible. If you try to pursue a claim without an attorney, you are likely to receive far less compensation than you truly deserve. Here’s why: It Takes Legal Knowledge to Determine Who was at Fault […]
Illegal drug use is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Drug abuse is often rooted in truckers’ extended hours on the road. When you factor in the high level of isolation, the temptation to numb the boredom and loneliness can be very powerful. The National Transportation Safety Board has spent over twenty-five years investigating drug issues in the […]
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an inadequate product warning label, you may want to learn about “failure to warn” laws. There are different types of product liability, and the one that applies to you will depend on the nature of your injury, the type of product, and the form of negligence. One example of product […]
Every parent hopes for a healthy child. Unfortunately, certain circumstances during delivery can cause varying degrees of brain injury in infants. For example, a doctor’s negligent use of forceps or a vacuum may result in trauma to the baby’s head. Difficult and prolonged labor can reduce the amount of oxygen to the infant’s brain. If the lack of oxygen is prolonged, […]
Spring is officially in full swing, which means the Las Vegas strip is bustling more than ever and people are out to have fun. More people means more traffic, and increased population density in the heart of the city corresponds with an increase in pedestrian injuries. In the interest of ensuring that your good time isn’t ruined by an unfortunate […]