After a slip and fall, one of the most important things an individual can do is to talk to professionals who can help with the recovery. Immediately following an accident, there will be frequent doctor’s visits and rehabilitation but there is also the need for long-term financial protection and recovery. This type
Motorcycle Accident with Truck Ends in a Fatality
A motorcyclist was recently killed by a commercial truck while traveling south of Henderson. According to reports, he suffered multiple injuries due to the accident that eventually led to his death. On this particular morning, at 7am, there was a thick fog covering the road that limited visibility. This unfortunate accident highlights
Automation Can Complicate Issue of Liability for Truck Accidents
Nevada was the first state to allow automated vehicles on its roads. A few years ago, it issued regulations which allowed licensing driverless cars and highly automated trucks for testing. Just recently, Nevada authorities certified a specific 18-wheeler for use on public roads after the automated vehicle passed a lengthy licensing process
Child Strollers and Carriers Causing Brain Injury in Young Children
Parents rely on child strollers and car carriers for transporting their little ones but should be aware of the risks involved in their use. Stroller Accident Statistics Data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System showed that in the period from 1990 and 2010, a total of 360,937 children aged 5 or
Stem Cell Therapy Brings New Hope for Spine Injury
Your spinal cord is an important component of the central nervous system. It runs from the base of the skull down to the pelvis, carrying messages between the brain and rest of the body. Trauma or force can cause spine injury that can permanently change your life. Around 230,000 Americans suffer spine
Understanding Personal Injury Claim Basics in Nevada
Nevada state laws are different from those of other states. How we govern insurance settlements and personal injury lawsuits, for example, may differ from how California or Florida claimants can file a case or negotiate a claim with an insurance company. In this post we are going to cover the basics about
Left-Hand Turn Results in Another Motorcycle Accident
On a June evening a northbound traveling motorcycle was driving straight when a vehicle driving southbound took a left hand turn directly in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was struck and the driver was injured. While these types of accidents often result in at least one fatality (usually the motorcyclist) the
From “Accident” to “Crash” — Reworded Statute Sends Message Truck Accidents Are Avoidable
A new law that took effect on the first day of 2016 has reworked specific provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, changing the word “accident” involving motor vehicles to “crash”. The substitution in legal terminology is intended to send the message that vehicular collision or crashes are preventable occurrences and that drivers
Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fatal Nevada Crash
In mid-April, a 23-year-old Nevada man received a hefty sentence for his role in a drunk driving accident that claimed the lives of two Henderson teenagers more than a year ago. According to court documents, Seong Mo Lee, who was sentenced in Clark County District Court to 12 to 30 years in
Recovering from Bicycle Injuries through Personal Injury Claims
In today’s society many people are leaving their cars at home to ride their bicycles to work, to shop, or just to exercise. With more people on bikes, the risk of cyclists getting into collisions with automobiles is also rising, leading to an increase in injuries. With this increasing level of injury