Nevada Personal Injury Blog
After a long year of quarantine and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans are slowly returning to concerts and sporting events this summer and early fall. This is an important re-opening, especially for Las Vegas, a city famed for its concerts and sporting events. While Covid-19 is still a risk associated with large crowds, events […]
The Nevada Highway Patrol and traffic safety officials are reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this summer; in fact, the period between June and September is known as the “100 deadliest days”. This is partly because the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks increased traveling and tourism. These drivers are […]
In America, a worker is injured every seven seconds, and almost five million Americans are injured annually. [1] Of course, not every job is dangerous, and certain jobs make these statistics higher. Below is a list of the most dangerous jobs based on the prevalence and frequency of injuries (rate of injury) on the job. […]
Summer is here and with the waning of the pandemic many Nevadans will hit the roads to explore the great outdoors. Preparing to travel can be overwhelming and exciting and traveling in an outdoor setting can bring a unique set of challenges. When putting together items to pack, make sure to consider safety as well […]
When a car accident happens, the police usually respond and file a report. Police reports are necessary documents during the insurance claim process after a car accident. They provide a summary of the crash and can take a couple of weeks for the responding officer to complete. Usually, anyone can pay a small fee to […]
A Reno man was killed in a pedestrian crash on I-80 in Reno on Tuesday May 4th. The man was identified as fifty-year-old Stephen Rice, a beloved McQueen High School teacher and coach. Nevada highway Patrol responded to a call of a semi-truck swerving into a pedestrian on I-80, near the Mogul exit at seven […]
In Limited Circumstances The Vehicle In Front May be at Fault in Rear-End Accidents Rear-end collisions rank among the most common types of car accidents worldwide, frequently resulting in injuries and significant property damage. The primary cause of these collisions is often a vehicle following too closely, failing to maintain a safe stopping distance. This […]
Many factors determine fault in a car accident. Usually, an insurance adjuster will come to one determination of fault by looking at the evidence from the outside. However, drivers can appeal an insurance adjuster’s decision if they believe the decision is wrong. If you were in a car accident and need to determine fault, reach […]
While most people know that very young children must be secured in a car seat to stay safe on the road, not all adults are aware of the difference between a car seat and a booster seat. For one, car seats have a five-point harness. Booster seats, on the other hand, lift a child so […]
Bystanders in films and television shows often rush to the aid of someone in need of emergency medical care. This may seem like the ethical choice. However, certain laws come into play in this situation. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have a version of Good Samaritan laws. The name comes from the […]