According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips and falls are the most common reason for an emergency room visit—each year, more than one in five ER visits is the result of an unexpected fall. Slips and falls can cause injuries ranging from brain trauma to lifelong spinal problems; if a slip and fall is the result of another person’s… Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Commercial trucks and semi-trailers often total tens of thousands of pounds—and when these steel beasts collide with another vehicle, a motorcycle, or a pedestrian, they can cause an incredible amount of physical injury and property damage. In 2018 alone, there were nearly 500,000 crashes in the U.S. that involved a large truck—and nearly 5,000 of these accidents tragically ended in… Read More »Protect Your Rights After a Commercial Truck Accident
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many Nevadans close to home in 2020, the number of fatal car crashes in the Silver State increased by more than 3 percent from 2019. Experts blame this increase on three main factors—excessive speed, driving while under the influence, and distracted driving. Unfortunately, drivers who are engaging in illegal behavior when they crash into someone… Read More »What to Know About Nevada Hit-and-Run Laws
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Tahoe Rim Trail, Nevada has some of the most scenic views for bicyclists looking for a unique biking experience. Unfortunately, these travels can come at a cost—each year, hundreds of Nevada cyclists are involved in collisions and nearly a dozen will pass away from their injuries. Because bicycles offer so little protection when… Read More »What To Do In A Bicycle Accident In Nevada
Despite its desert reputation, Nevada offers some of the country’s hottest destinations for fishers, jet skiers, and other boating enthusiasts. Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, and Pyramid Lake see hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Unfortunately, these gorgeous bodies of water come at a cost—with about 130 annual boat crashes that result in injury or death, Nevada… Read More »What to Do if You’re Injured in a Boating Collision [in Nevada]
A shocking 12.6 percent (or one in eight) U.S. motorists is currently operating without valid auto insurance. Unfortunately, because these drivers also tend to be judgment-proof due to their lack of income or assets, their simple act of driving a car can put other drivers at physical and financial risk. If you’re injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, how… Read More »What Happens When You’re Hit By an Uninsured Driver in Nevada
Henderson, Nevada-based Real Water, Inc. has been under fire after its recent recall of Real Water drinking water, with some consumers reporting side effects ranging from nausea and vomiting to liver failure. After an investigation by the FDA and the Southern Nevada Health District revealed that multiple cases of non-viral hepatitis were connected to consumption of Real Water, the company… Read More »Real Water Recall Notice
Being a pedestrian in Nevada can be a risky prospect. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Nevada had the eighth-highest pedestrian fatality rate in the nation for 2018 (the last year for which data is available). That year, 79 pedestrians were killed—an increase of nearly double over the last five years. All but five of these pedestrian… Read More »Understanding Nevada’s Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
In the decade since Uber and Lyft were launched, these ride-share companies—and others—have changed the face of the taxi industry. But because so many ride-share drivers are independent contractors and aren’t employed by a parent company, assessing liability and apportioning damages in a ride-share crash can be complicated. If you’ve recently been involved in an Uber or Lyft car accident… Read More »Who’s Liable — and Who Pays — in a Nevada Ride-Share Crash?
Nevada’s long desert highways make it an ideal landscape for motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this hobby can pose many unique dangers. In 2018—the most recent year for which data is available—nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed while riding. These fatal motorcycle accidents consistently occur 27 times more frequently (per mile driven) than other types of motor vehicle crashes, even though around 95… Read More »Three Things You Should Do After a Motorcycle Accident