Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

Motorcycle riders love Nevada. The climate – warm, dry, and lovely open spaces – make it an ideal place for many riders. Nevada, however, does not have one critical thing that would cut down on motorcycles being rear ended in injury accidents in Southern Nevada: lane splitting. Many states, including California, allow motorcycle riders to skip through traffic by sharing lanes with cars. This prevents motorcycle riders from being rear ended in stop and go traffic, which can cause serious injury even if the accident only occurs at 5 or 10 miles per hour. If a member of the Nevada State Assembly has his way, though, this could change. This assemblyman has proposed allowing lane sharing in Nevada, a measure aimed at lowering motorcycle accidents in Las Vegas. If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident anywhere in Clark County, contact Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. We know accident law, we know motorcycle and personal injury law, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

The bill, Assembly Bill 236, has already passed through half of the Nevada State Legislature, having cleared the Nevada State Assembly with strong support from both political parties, garnering 35 “yea” votes out of a possible 42. It likely had to do with a broad base of support, including both individual citizens as well as groups of motorcycle enthusiasts and representatives of the Nevada Department of Public Safety. All these groups and individuals testified, at least in part, that this measure would lower motorcycle accidents in the Las Vegas Valley, among other places. It was also stressed that motorcycle riders can still get speeding tickets in Las Vegas for going too fast while lane splitting; the bill specifically says you have to keep it to 10 miles per hour or less above the speed the other traffic is moving. The bill still has to pass through the Nevada State Senate and be signed by the Governor before it becomes law.

Even though lane splitting may soon be legal, motorcycle injury accidents in the Las Vegas area will still happen. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in a motorcycle accident in Southern Nevada, you need legal representation you can count on. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have been representing people injured in motor cycle accidents for years. Our firm prides itself on not only getting you the compensation you need to get your life back together, but also on our customer service that will make you feel like a valued client and customer, not a number. Call Benson & Bingham for your free consultation today.

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Few things are more frightening than a plane crash, as survivors have attested to in the past. There is something about the uncontrollable and helpless feeling being airborne that can create a fear, when something goes wrong, unlike any other. Fortunately for several people aboard a small, single engine plane that crashed recently in Henderson, Nevada, fear was all they had to contend with – no one was hurt in this air accident. If, unlike these passengers, you are hurt in a plane accident or crash in Southern Nevada, contact Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. Our legal team knows the law regarding air accidents, and the many different types of actions and liabilities that come into play in these complicated cases.

The plane crash occurred in Henderson, in Southern Nevada, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon on Sunday, April 28^th. The air accident happened outside Las Vegas close to the Henderson Executive Airport. The plane that crashed was a Cessna, a single engine aircraft. This near tragedy took place to the south of the airport, less than a mile away, according to a spokesperson from the airport. If you’re injured in an air accident anywhere in the Las Vegas area, get a hold of Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law today. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

This accident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration as well as the National Transportation Safety Administration, as is the case with most crashes including recent air accidents in Nevada, such as the tragedy at the Reno Air Races and the horrible helicopter crash over the Grand Canyon. In this crash, luckily, no fire took place and no lives were lost in this potential injury accident near Las Vegas.

Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law understand that air accidents are complex legal proceedings. Liability may rest with the pilot, the airline, the manufacturer, the designer or other structural problems related to the manufacturing, or runway defects or other fault of the airport. If you’re injured in an air accident you need an attorney who understands these complexities, and can get you the compensation you deserve. Benson & Bingham are the attorneys who can take care of your claim; call our experienced legal team today.

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Food poisoning is a common and painful affliction, occurring as many as 76 million times a year in the United States. Around 5,000 people die each year from it here, with about 300,000 admitted to hospitals for this illness. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have recently had someone contact our offices regarding a case of food poisoning at Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar in Las Vegas, and they are hardly alone. Depending on the circumstances, legal action may be taken in cases of food poisoning. Benson & Bingham handles these types of cases regularly, and our attorneys can help you if you contract food poisoning due to another’s negligence.

In fact, food poisoning in Las Vegas is relatively common, given the high volume of restaurants and particularly the high turnover of knowledgeable kitchen staff. There have been several reports, in addition to the person who recently contacted our office, of food poisoning cases at Firefly in Las Vegas, as well as a story regarding a comedian in Las Vegas catching food poisoning and having to cancel a show. While this was relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, it did result in the loss of income, as well as pain and suffering, for which he may be entitled to compensation. If a loved one were to die as a result of negligence-caused food poisoning in Southern Nevada, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death case in Clark County. If this type of terrible tragedy befalls a loved one, call us. Our experienced attorneys can deal with the details of your claim for you.

Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have real trial experience and knowledge with food poisoning cases in the Las Vegas Valley. These types of cases can be difficult to prosecute; it takes skill and experience to take on insurance companies to get you the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys not only can take care of your case, but we’ll take care of you, and treat you as a person. We pride ourselves in our customer service. Our lawyers communicate with you directly, no middle men or secretaries in the way – we answer our own phones. We also offer free consultation, so you can come by to talk about your case with no fear or obligation.

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The Las Vegas Strip can be a dangerous place for pedestrians and bicyclists, with many injury accidents in Southern Nevada occurring right in front of the neon lights and thousands of visitors and vacationers that crowd this iconic and world famous locale. This was unfortunately the case again overnight as a bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle in an injury accident in Las Vegas. The bicyclist, a 58 year old man, was brought to University Medical Center, according to police, and was suffering from critical injuries at time of admission. If you or a loved one is injured in an auto accident in Clark County, Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law will take care of the legal details for you while you focus on getting better. Our law firm was founded in 2003, and we have been helping people injured in auto accidents get the compensation they deserve ever since.

The accident in question was said to have taken place a little after midnight Friday morning, in the neighborhood of the Circus Circus casino on Las Vegas Boulevard. It was described by police as a vehicle, said to have been a Kia Spectra, model year 2007, hitting the man on his bicycle from behind. The man driving the Kia Spectra, a 21 year old man from Las Vegas, was not charged with any crimes as of yet in this injury accident on the Las Vegas Strip.

These types of car accidents, where a vehicle strikes an unwitting bicyclist or causes a pedestrian injury in Southern Nevada, happen all the time in the Las Vegas Area. When something like this happens, the last thing the injured person wants to worry about is having to fight by themselves for the coverage they need to get better, to pay their medical bills, to cover time lost at work. If you’re injured, you also don’t want to have to search to find good legal representation, nor do you want to feel unimportant to your lawyer. This is why Benson & Bingham get tons of referrals from past clients: we take care of the details for you, but what’s more, your case is important to us. That’s why our lawyers answer the phone, not secretaries or middle men, and we communicate with you every step of the way. And of course, we get you the most compensation possible for your claim, as we have been for our clients since our law firm opened in 2003.

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The man in a story we have written about before, the suspected shooter in a potential wrongful death case in Las Vegas who is alleged to have been involved in an auto accident and gun shooting incident, was indicted today by a grand jury in Clark County. In addition to the previous charges, he faces a new count of sexual assault from a case dating back to 2010. The grand jury indictment included 11 counts – first degree murder of three, attempted murder of one, and more – all from a sensational, headline grabbing incident in February. If a loved one close to you or someone you know dies in an accident, as headline grabbing as this or not, and another person besides them is at fault, it may be a case of wrongful death in Clark County. Should this terrible type of thing occur, you need a good lawyer who will handle the legal aspects and details while you deal with the loss of your loved one. Call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law, we can help.

The incident that left the three people dead in this auto accident near the Las Vegas Strip, and their families facing a wrongful death case in Southern Nevada, occurred when an argument outside the Aria spilled out onto the streets of the city. The two involved in the argument, including the 27 year old indicted by the grand jury, headed away from the resort in separate vehicles. The alleged perpetrator began shooting at the other vehicle as both cars headed north in the direction of Flamingo Road. The driver of the other vehicle and his passenger were struck by bullets, and the driver lost control of his vehicle. The car then blew through a red light and smashed into a taxicab, causing the taxi to burst into flame. A passenger in the taxi, the driver of the taxi, and the driver of the vehicle that collided with the cab died as a result of their wounds from the accident; three wrongful deaths in the Las Vegas Valley.

Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law can help when you are facing the possibility of a wrongful death case in Southern Nevada. A wrongful death is when a loved one dies as the result of an accident where someone else is at fault, as in this incident, or medical malpractice cases. There are so many details to worry about, from probate to the potential need for autopsies to guardianships and the need file for special damages, many that need to be handled right away. Benson & Bingham will handle these details for you quickly and efficiently.

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More details have emerged on the over 650 traffic tickets that were issued recently as part of an enforcement strategy to cut down on the number of auto accidents in Southern Nevada. Police officials from all over Southern Nevada, including the Henderson Police Department,  Boulder City Police, the Nevada Highway Patrol, Mesquite Police, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, have been focusing on issuing traffic tickets in Henderson, Nevada (in Clark County), in recent weeks. This is part of a broader program to lower the number of injury accidents in Clark County. Here at Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law, we pride ourselves on giving people who are injured in accidents great service, both personally and legally, and getting them the compensation and peace of mind they need following an unfortunate incident on the road.

The aforementioned enforcement, over a period of three weeks, netted 520 traffic tickets for blowing through red lights, 132 more tickets for operating a cell phone behind the wheel, and many more tickets for offenses ranging from driving without proper insurance coverage to driving on a suspended or revoked license, registration violations, and the like. While it may seem strange for police officers from so many jurisdictions to focus so much effort on seemingly minor traffic violations, there is a distinct strategy at play here. The general purpose is to make people more aware when they are behind the wheel, in order to prevent motor vehicle accidents in the Las Vegas Valley. Keep in mind that, according to officials with the Office of Traffic Safety in Nevada’s Department of Public Safety, 2012 saw 258 people die as a result of crashes on the streets in Nevada. Pedestrian deaths from vehicle crashes in Southern Nevada also claimed the lives of another 42 people. Already 78 people have lost their lives on Nevada’s streets this year.

If you’re injured in a car accident in Southern Nevada, we invite you come visit our experienced staff here at Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. We pride ourselves not only on our ability to get the most compensation for you with the least hassle, we pride ourselves on our customer service, on making sure you know we are taking care of you, that we care about you and your case. We’ll communicate with you every step of the way, and talk with you any time you call – our lawyers answer the phones, so you’ll never feel put off by a secretary or middle man.

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A tragic accident occurred in North Las Vegas on Friday night, per a spokesperson from that police department. A man was killed as he was driving his vehicle as a result of a suspected accident due to another driver driving under the influence of alcohol in North Las Vegas. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have been representing people hurt in accidents in the Las Vegas Valley since 2003. If you or a loved one is injured, or god forbid killed, in an accident anywhere in Southern Nevada, call our experienced legal team today. We can help.

The accident in North Las Vegas occurred sometime in the early afternoon on Friday. Officers from the North Las Vegas Police Department were called to the scene of the accident in question somewhat after 5pm on Friday, April 19^th. The incident occurred on Craig Road, immediately to the east of Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, at the intersection of Home Depot Drive. The 54 year old man was deceased when police arrived on the scene. He was stuck inside of the vehicle he had been driving, a Ford sedan, which had crashed into a light post in North Las Vegas.

Early indications of the investigation led police to believe that the Ford sedan was making a right turn off of Craig Road and onto Home Depot Drive when it was struck from behind by a Hyundai Sport Utility Vehicle, which was being driven by a 27 year old woman. This auto vehicle accident in Clark County made the Ford lose control and strike the light pole where police later found the vehicle, with the deceased inside. The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident, the Hyundai SUV, was booked on a felony charge.

When accidents happen, picking up the pieces can sometimes be just as painful as the accident itself. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident anywhere in Las Vegas, our attorneys at Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law can help. You have a choice when it comes to your legal representation, and that’s why our lawyers and staff at Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law pride ourselves on our service. This is what separates us from other firms: we take care of our clients – not just their legal needs, though we do take care of those professionally and efficiently, we make sure that you feel secure and cared for. We know what a difficult situation you’re in, and our goal as a firm is not just to give you the best legal representation possible, though we do that, our goal is to go above and beyond to make sure you know what we’re doing, that you feel secure with how you’re being represented, and you feel treated like a person, not a client.

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Las Vegas and Clark County in general are dangerous places for pedestrians. Despite much attention and attempts at prevention from police and other law enforcement and public safety agencies and groups, there still remain a high number of pedestrians involved in auto accidents in Southern Nevada. From the middle of August, 2008, to the summer of 2011, for example, there were 2,060 accidents in the Las Vegas valley involving cars and pedestrians. Should a vehicle ever strike you as you’re walking in a pedestrian right of way anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley, call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. We know your rights, and can make sure that you are adequately covered in the event of an accident in which you are not at fault. If you’re not sure if you’re at fault, call our legal team today. For instance, you may not know that pedestrians have the right of way at most intersections that do not have traffic lights, whether the intersection is marked with a crosswalk or not.

In a recent example of a pedestrian accident, a man was injured in Las Vegas early in the morning last Friday, April 19^th, at 3:43am. The accident occurred where Ocean Drive meets East Tropicana Avenue. Law enforcement officials are still in search of the vehicle and its driver following the accident. A man, aged 25 years old, was in the process of crossing Ocean Drive on foot. He was struck by a car that was coming from the west, and going east, on Tropicana Avenue. The driver then appears to have fled the scene of this pedestrian accident in Southern Nevada. Some early reports indicate that the type of vehicle involved in this crash closely resembled a taxi. The 25 year old man who was struck by this vehicle was said to have sustained damage to his face, as well as several broken bones. He is said to be recovering from these non-critical, nor likely to be fatal, injuries.

Unfortunately, these types of injury accidents – those involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian in Clark County – are all too common. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have been helping the victims of accidents like this get the care and coverage they deserve since the law office opened in 2003. They know the law, they know insurance companies, and they know how to make sure you get taken care of following a horrible occurance such as this story. To begin down the road to recovery and getting the compensation you need to recover at your own pace, call Benson and Bingham Attorneys at Law today.

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The sensational story of a shooting, several wrongful deaths in Las Vegas, a car accident in Clark County, and the man responsible for it all took a new turn recently. The story is that of a rapper and alleged pimp who was involved in a horrific scene in Clark County, who is alleged to have been the perpetrator of several wrongful deaths in Clark County following a shootout, a car accident, a man hunt, and now, an extradition. If ever the unimaginable happens, and the life of a loved one is claimed by the actions of a 3^rd party, you may need to file a case of wrongful death in Clark County to ensure that you are covered as you sort through the horrible aftermath. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law can take care of your legal needs to make sure you have the chance to grieve for your loved one, and not have to worry about the details.

The man, a twenty seven year old named Ammar Harris, had been arrested in California following the stunning shootout on the Las Vegas Strip. He was sent back to Nevada, and given over into the custody of Nevada police officials close to midnight on Monday. It took some time for the extradition to take place because a California wanted to be 100% sure that Harris was the same man wanted in the Las Vegas wrongful death and automobile accident case. Fingers prints and photographic evidence was used to determine that Harris was in fact the same individual wanted for the crime and wrongful deaths in Southern Nevada. These types of cases can be difficult, and if your loved one is killed in an accident where another person was at fault, the last thing you want to have to do is worry about the cost or details of a trial or fighting with an insurance company. Call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law, we can take care of those details so that you have the time to spend with your family, and aren’t worried about the cost or the details of a legal action.

Benson and Bingham Attorneys at Law have been practicing in the Las Vegas Valley since 2003. They work in all areas of personal injury, auto accident, workplace injury, and even wrongful death to make sure that people aren’t burdened with legal worries in their time of need. If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, or god forbid a loved one is killed at the fault of another, call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. Our experienced legal team can take care of the details that you shouldn’t have to worry about, and make sure you’re free to grieve and heal.

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A terrible accident in Southern Nevada has left one person dead in Henderson, per reports of that city’s police department. This death is the first one of the year due to a traffic accident in Henderson. The man alleged to have been the cause of the accident, a 36 year old resident of the city of Henderson, was also alleged to have been driving drunk. The accident occurred Sunday evening, at 7:45 p.m. If you’re hurt in an accident, be sure to call Benson and Bingham Attorneys at law.

According to reports, the Nissan Altima driven by the alleged perpetrator was heading down Volunteer Boulevard to the east, in the area of Executive Airport Drive. It then struck a Toyota, model RAV4. Most unfortunately, the driver of the Altima then continued on without stopping, per a report from police. If you’re ever injured in an accident like this, contact Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. We can help make you whole again.

The 36 year old man driving the Altima, after attempting to escape the scene of the accident in Clark County, Nevada, after hitting the Toyota RAV4, then got into an accident with a Toyota Camry. This was a head-on collision, with the Toyota Camry driving in the westbound lane. A woman who was merely a passenger in the Camry, a resident of Hawaii and 68 years old, was brought to University Medical Center via airlift. She unfortunately did not survive, succumbing to her injuries a little before midnight. In any kind of wrongful death case in the Las Vegas-area such as this, you can count on Benson and Bingham to take care of your legal needs while you grieve for your lost loved one, and take care of your family.

The driver of the vehicle was booked and charged with multiple counts of law-breaking, including leaving the scene of a vehicle crash and driving drunk in Southern Nevada, and has been denied bail. Compounding his legal troubles, the driver was allegedly trying to flee the scene of this second accident in Clark County, and was found nearby by police. The other people in the Toyota Camry, the driver and another passenger, were treated for injuries at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.

Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have been practicing in Nevada since 2003. They have helped many, many people get the compensation they deserve following horrible accidents such as this. If you’re ever hurt in a terrible accident such as this, call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. They will take care of all your legal needs.

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