Category: Personal Injury

Bicycle accidents claim more than 700 lives per year. While many perceive bicycling to be a safe hobby and mode of transportation, the risks of riding a bicycle are very real. Each year, thousands of cyclists are involved in accidents that can result in serious injury or death. According to the National Safety Council, the cost of bicycle injuries and fatalities exceeds $4 billion per year.

Although walking is an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors and get a little bit of extra exercise, there are certain days when it might be safer to use another mode of travel. While warmer weather and sunshine often inspire Americans to walk more, resulting in a significant increase in pedestrian traffic, sunny summer afternoons during the midweek are surprisingly, not the most dangerous. In fact, the highest number of pedestrian accidents occur during the winter months, with approximately 49 percent of all deaths happening on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 72 percent occurring after dark.

Evaluating a dog bite injury can appear very subjective, where the appearance of the injury fails to reflect the true damage the bite caused. A doctor and a dog bite lawyer in Las Vegas use a standardized six level scale to communicate injury severity and eliminate subjective analysis.

In the United States there are almost 10,000 serious injuries every year at amusement parks and more than 150 deaths. A wrongful death lawyer Las Vegas aids families seeking compensation from the park.

A lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson last year claimed that a woman developed ovarian cancer because of her having used talcum powder for 30 years. Her personal injury attorney was able to successfully argue her case and secure a court award of $72 million for damages and punitive damages. The outcome of the remaining cases have yet to be determined.

A Las Vegas woman was awarded over $13 million after a slip and fall in a local Lowe’s Home Center. The woman was looking at palm trees and slipped on a slippery spot. She fell, fracturing her skull. Kelly Hendrickson was awarded $13.4 million for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Nevada is the 14th state to prohibit breed-specific legislation by local governments. This means that no ban can be placed on a dog breed by a city or county government. The bill received wide support, particularly by those who advocate for the evaluation of dangerous dogs on a case-by-case basis.