Category: Personal Injury

Airports are intersecting areas of commerce and responsibility. A slip and fall lawsuit could result in complex multi-party litigation wherein many organizations or businesses could be partially liable for a person’s fall injuries.

The time it takes to resolve a trip and fall lawsuit can run for months to years — it all depends on how cooperative or obstructive the opposing party (usually an insurance company) is. Compensation for a trip and fall suit is not paid out until the case is resolved either by settlement or litigation.

Exposure to toxic chemicals is unavoidable. Families, workers, and children are regularly exposed to toxic chemicals and suffer injuries as a result.

What starts as a fun-filled night at a Las Vegas casino could culminate in an injury following a slip and fall accident. This accident can cause serious injuries, such as broken bones, neck and back injuries, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), leaving the injured party unable to work and with costly medical bills.

People are more likely to get bitten by a dog during the summer than at any other time of the year. The increase in dog bites is attributed to several factors, including children not attending school, dogs getting taken on long walks and excursions, and the hot weather.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2021, a grandmother was killed in a hit and run by a gray pickup truck. About 24 hours later, Las Vegas police arrested Lemar Gant on suspicion of the hit and run and charged him with failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

Nevada is relatively safe for bikers today. The state has the 14th highest motorcycle fatality rate in the U.S., according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Compared to roadways in states with similar motorcycle traffic, this makes Nevada particularly safe.

Compensation for physical injuries recovered in a personal injury lawsuit is not taxable under state or federal laws. This includes compensation awarded by a verdict or compensation awarded as part of a settlement agreement.

Pedestrians are at the greatest risk of injury or death from a traffic accident during twilight and at daybreak when visibility is limited. When a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, it’s the pedestrian who suffers the greatest injuries.

A person injured in a slip and fall accident at church may be entitled to compensation for damages. Churches have a legal duty to maintain their premises to protect guests from harm. If a congregant slips and falls as a result of an avoidable hazard the church is liable.