Category: Personal Injury

Nearly three dozen people throughout the U.S. have died and almost 1,500 injury cases have been reported as the nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries continues to grow. Vaping products and e-cigarettes containing nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol, or cannabidiol have seen a sharp increase in popularity. Although promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes, cigars, or other traditional smoking methods, vaping may carry significant risks for injuries with lasting, and sometimes deadly effects.

Halloween hazards put partygoers and trick-or-treaters at risk for suffering serious injuries or death. A night of spooky fun and revelry, adults and children alike often go to costume parties, take to the streets to trick or treat, partake in sweet treats, carve and light up pumpkins, and otherwise engage in activities celebrating the holiday. Unfortunately, seemingly harmless Halloween activities send many people to emergency rooms and urgent care clinics each year.

When left hook bicycle accidents occur, it is important to determine whether drivers or cyclists are at fault. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of involvement in a crash resulting in injury or death is significantly greater for cyclists than it is for motor vehicle drivers or passengers, despite bicycles only accounting for 1% of U.S. travel. Drivers often do not see or claim to have not seen bicyclists, which can result in them failing to take appropriate action to avoid potentially serious collisions.

Nonstick pots and pans could be harmful and contribute to the development of serious health conditions. Teflon cookware is widely used in everyday cooking for the numerous advantages it boasts, including less food sticking to the cookware surface, easy cleanup, and the ability to cook with less butter and oil. However, the potential for toxic chemical emissions when using nonstick cookware could put Nevada families at risk.

Taking precautions and using good judgment can help people avoid a trip to the emergency room this Fourth of July weekend. The commemoration of Independence Day is marked by fireworks displays, travel and cookouts. Unfortunately, accidents that result in serious injuries or death are a common side-effect of Fourth of July celebrations.

When an ambulance causes a crash, first responders, patients, pedestrians, and other motorists often suffer serious or fatal injuries. Although drivers of ambulances are permitted to break certain traffic laws, they still must exercise caution when responding to an emergency. When negligence causes a crash, drivers and their employers may be able to be held liable.

United States military members and veterans who served between 2003 and 2015 may be entitled to compensation if they used defective 3M Combat Arms Earplugs and were diagnosed with hearing loss, tinnitus, or auditory processing disorder.

Daycare owners in Nevada must have Emergency Preparedness Plans in place to keep children safe during and after storms, power outages, fires, and other types of disasters. Facilities must conduct regular drills so staff and children know what to do if an emergency occurs. By properly preparing, daycare owners can reduce the risk of physical injury, emotional trauma, and death.

In Nevada, people who have suffered injuries and financial harm because of the negligent or wrongful acts of others may file tort lawsuits. Tort claims involve civil wrongs that result from the negligent or willful conduct of another person or entity. By filing tort lawsuits against the negligent or wrongful actors, plaintiffs may be able to recover damages to compensate them for their losses.

Nevadans who have chronic illnesses rely on the medications that stabilize their conditions and are placed at risk when their insurance companies make non-medical formulary switches to the medications they cover simply to lower costs. These changes are made by insurance companies to the medications that they cover regardless of whether the changes are medically appropriate for the patients. Some patients may be switched to medications that their bodies simply do not respond to as well and that are not as effective.