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Undocumented Immigrants, Workers’ Compensation and Driver Authorization in Nevada

Undocumented immigrants are entitled to workers’ compensation and other benefits in Nevada and elsewhere in the United States. As employees, they have access to benefits such as medical treatment, temporary disability, permanent disability, and death benefits. Undocumented immigrants are allowed every same benefit as a normal employee, besides vocational rehabilitation services. This law has been … Undocumented Immigrants, Workers’ Compensation and Driver Authorization in Nevada

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Laws

Injuries at work happen daily, as it is very common for someone to be involved in a slip and fall accident. Although it is unfortunate, many people break bones and are diagnosed with other serious illnesses every year from the workplace. Nevada law requires that all private employers with one or more employees to have … Nevada Workers’ Compensation Laws

Can a Landlord Be Held Liable in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Being involved in a slip and fall accident is common, but can be very scary because it can lead to some serious injuries. These injuries that can come from a slip and fall accident can hold you back from work and maybe even cause you to need medical treatment. If you are renting an apartment … Can a Landlord Be Held Liable in a Slip and Fall Accident?

Punitive Damages Law

In an injury case, people often think about the lost wages or the medical bills. Although those are very important, victims of injury cases have the right to claim compensation for non-economic damages, including pain or suffering. Punitive damages are a specific type of compensation that becomes available when you’re hurt due to a personal … Punitive Damages Law

Injured at Work?

Although the workplace should be hazard-free, injuries at work are common on a day to day basis. Getting injured at work is not something you should plan for, but should be thought about due to how common it is. If you do get injured at work, you should immediately contact your supervisor and tell them … Injured at Work?

Worker’s Comp for Stress and Anxiety

Worker’s Comp for Stress and Anxiety

Accidents Caused By Bad Roads

The majority of motor vehicle accidents are the result of poor decision making on one or both drivers’ sides, such as failing to yield/right of way, speeding and reckless or distracted driving. In some circumstances, accidents are caused at no fault of the drivers or pedestrians, but rather poor road conditions and obstacles caused by … Accidents Caused By Bad Roads

Your Car is Totaled, But You Still Owe Money

When you’re in a motor vehicle accident, you may be injured and are dealing with property damage. To worsen the impact of your accident, a new or leased car may result in additional expenses and paying the remaining balance on your car loan, even if it is totaled during the accident. What is a Totaled … Your Car is Totaled, But You Still Owe Money

Auto Accidents on Private Property

Any car accident may leave a driver or passenger anxious and unsure of how to handle injuries or property damage, but if an auto accident occurs on one’s private property, it may be even more difficult to determine damages and who is liable in the claim. This may pose an additional stress factor as claims … Auto Accidents on Private Property

Injured as a Passenger in a Auto Accident

You’ve been injured as a passenger in another driver’s car during an auto accident. What should you do? Situations like this can often be frustrating and worrisome. As a passenger, you were not operating either car involved in the accident. You and your insurance are not responsible for claims or any damage to either car … Injured as a Passenger in a Auto Accident

Truck Accident Liability

If two cars are involved in an accident, determining liability will likely be between the two drivers and their insurance companies. However, if you are involved in a truck accident (not a pick-up truck, but a “big rig” or 18-wheeler type vehicle), determining who is liable for damages can be complicated. A skilled Las Vegas … Truck Accident Liability

Police Reports and Car Accidents

Do police reports matter in car accidents? Whether your car accident is minor or results in serious injuries, it is always wise to request a police report. Police reports are essential evidence for your auto accident case. What is a police report? Following a car accident, a police report is a documentation written and compiled … Police Reports and Car Accidents

Value of a Claim

How much is your personal injury claim worth? Like so much in life, it depends. Before we get into the ins and outs of determining what your claim may be worth, it’s important to know there is no magic calculator to quickly estimate a case’s value. Rather, accurately calculating an individual case’s value requires an … Value of a Claim

The Hidden Car Accident Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, physical injuries such as broken bones, bruises and lacerations, and burns are the most obvious and probably receive the most attention from medical professionals and care givers.  There is another injury that should receive attention when the accident has resulted in impact of the head with steering … The Hidden Car Accident Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

LAWSUITS ALLEGE JUUL E-CIGARETTE MARKETING TARGETED TEENS

Juul Labs, maker of the popular e-cigarette product is the target of over 700 lawsuits in the federal court system, claiming that the manufacturer’s marketing was intentionally targeted toward teens in order to addict them to nicotine.  Among the plaintiffs in these actions are school districts and other entities from across the country who have … LAWSUITS ALLEGE JUUL E-CIGARETTE MARKETING TARGETED TEENS

Auto Accidents on Private Property

Moving from public thoroughfare to private property can be quite seamless.  In the Las Vegas area, shopping malls may have large parking areas surrounding the stores, and many Casinos have large parking lots surrounding the hospitality areas of the casinos.  Making things more confusing is often these large lots are surrounded by businesses on out-pads, … Auto Accidents on Private Property

COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths

One of the more dreadful results of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of people in Nursing Homes who have died due to the illness.  AARP reports that nationwide, 43,000 long term care residents and staff, have died due to COVID-19. This is roughly one third of the total deaths due to COVID-19 in the … COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths

Dog Attacks Can Cause Serious Injury

When a dog unexpected attacks a human, not only is it terrifying to the victim, but may also leave physical and emotional scars which may never completely heal.  In some cases, the dog attack can result in serious injury and even death to the victims.  In the United States nearly 5 million people are bitten … Dog Attacks Can Cause Serious Injury

Valsartan Lawsuits for Cancer due to Contamination with NDMA

Certain batches of the generic version of the high blood pressure medication Valsartan tablets, Valsartan/Amlodipine, and Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ tablets were recalled from the market in 2018, due to contamination in the manufacturing process with two toxic chemicals: N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) an ingredient in rocket fuel, and cancer-causing agent; and N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), both substances classified by the U.S. … Valsartan Lawsuits for Cancer due to Contamination with NDMA

Nursing Home Abuse

Few decisions can be as difficult and agonizing as placing an aging parent or loved one into Assisted Living or a Nursing Home.  We place an enormous amount of trust in others to provide the care that either we are not qualified to provide, or which allows the balance we need in our own lives … Nursing Home Abuse