Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

In Las Vegas, 2011 came to a close with a grim statistic.243 pedestrians were struck and killed In the City of Sin and the environs surrounding Clark County. While this number is lower than 2010’s Las Vegas pedestrian deaths, the number has still spurred authorities to devise unique ways to ensure Las Vegas roads are safer for Nevada pedestrians and the tourists who visit. If you have been injured in a Las Vegas pedestrian accident and need reimbursement for lost work and medical costs, contact us at Benson and Bingham today.

Unfortunately, a significant number of pedestrians have been struck and killed by cars in Las Vegas so far this year. On Tuesday night, a bicyclist was hit by an SUV near Jones and Lake Mead Boulevard. On Tuesday morning, a woman was killed at the intersection on Eastern Avenue just north of the U.S. 95 freeway. Another woman was killed while crossing Jones Boulevard Saturday morning. Las Vegas is a notoriously danger city for those walking – if you have been injured while crossing the street in Las Vegas or a relative has been killed, log onto Bensonbingham.com for a free consultation today.

Benson and Bingham are Las Vegas attorneys who focus on cementing a relationship with their clients. While we cannot promise results, our Las Vegas law firm finds that the strong the relationship between the client and the more of a difference it makes on the success of the case.

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On New Year’s Eve, a 21-year old California man fell to his death from the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Found near the property’s tennis courts, police and medical examiners estimate the man fell from approximately 5 stories up. He was pronounced dead at 8:15am on January 1^st. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured due to negligence of a Las Vegas casino, contact Benson and Bingham today.

This is the second falling death from the Cosmopolitan Hotel in less than a year. In March, Sean Campe of New Jersey jumped to his death from a balcony on the hotel’s 14 floor.  While many Las Vegas hotels do not have balconies, the Cosmopolitan does. In addition, last year a man fell from one Planet Hollywood roof to another, and his body was not found for two days. If you have been injured in an Nevada accident and believe the owner of the premises to be negligent, please go to bensonbingham.com today. We offer free consultations.

Benson and Bingham is one of the top law firms in the South Valleys. We pride ourselves on customer service – working closely with our clients to ensure their satisfaction. Please contact us today for a free consultation.

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In 2008, 18-year old Hiroyuki Joho, ran across train tracks in an effort to catch another train. Distracted by torrential rains and a large umbrella, Mr. Joho was struck and killed by an oncoming train. At impact, parts of Mr. Joho’s body were thrown, striking Ms. Gayane Zokhrabo approximately 100 yards away. Ms. Zokhrabo suffered a broken wrist, arm and injured shoulder. In Nevada, innocent bystanders can be injured in cases of negligence. Contact Benson and Bingham today for consolation, free of charge.

Injured not only physically but also financially, Ms. Zokhrabo sued the estate of Mr. Joho, looking to recoup medical costs, lost pay and other expenses. While initially struck down, the case was reinstated on appeal – simply put, a person running across train tracks has an expectation that should he or she be hit, their body or belongings may strike and injure another person. If you have suffered a wrongful injury in Nevada, contact us today.

Benson and Bingham (www.bensonbingham.com) Attorneys at Law are one of Las Vegas’ leading law firms. While representing you, Benson and Bingham will do all we can to ensure you are extremely satisfied with your representation. In 2010, we settled over $15,000,000 in cases for our Nevada clients.

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Honda Motors recently announced a recall of an additional approximately 275,000 vehicles, adding to the over 600,000 previously announced for a faulty airbag issue with older model Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot and Acura models. The parts being recalled were installed in 2001 – 2003 vehicles repaired by the Japanese Auto manufacturer. Contact us if you have been injured by a Honda airbag in Nevada.

When driving an automobile equipped with a driver’s-side airbag, it is important to wear a seatbelt and operate the vehicle a safe distance from the steering wheel. In an accident, an airbag can explode with a force that can break a nose, glasses or cause other serious injury. If you have been injured in a Clark County auto accident and would like representation contact Benson and Bingham today.

Benson and Bingham is one of Nevada’s leading product liability attorneys. We focus on ensuring our customers get top-tier service and satisfaction. If you or someone you know has been involved in an Las Vegas auto injury accident and need assistance with workman’s compensation, medical bills or recovering lost wages, contact us today.

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Yesterday, a 65-year old Las Vegas woman, Diana Chambers, was arrested on suspicion of Las Vegas DUI charges after striking a Nevada man, Shannon Newland, and his vehicle as he was filling the car with gasoline. The man is currently at University Medical Center being treated. If you have missed work, lost property or incurred medical costs due to a Nevada traffic accident, contact us today.

The accident, which occurred on Cheyenne Avenue near US95 has put Mr. Newland in critical but stable condition. While he is doing well and expected to recover, the Southern Nevada resident faces a difficult couple of months. He will likely miss significant work and need compensation for his damaged automobile and hospital costs. Ms. Chambers is currently being held in a Clark County jail and it is unknown how much insurance she carries.

Benson and Bingham are one of Southern Nevada’s premiere injury recovery firms. Our Nevada licensed attorneys pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and we work closely with our clients to ensure the best possible outcome for their case. Go to Bensonbingham.com today to start your case.

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This week, in California, popular reality TV show, Mythbusters, while testing an experiment, accidentally shot two suburban homes and a minivan with a cannonball. The errant artillery volley missed it’s intended water tank target and blasted through a concrete retaining wall. The projectile’s course then took it through two homes and destroyed a parked mini van. While no one was injured, local police have collected significant evidence, including the destroyed passenger van. While the accident occurred in California, freak accidents can occur anywhere. If you have suffered property damage in a Las Vegas or Clark County reality TV accident involving licensed or unlicensed Nevada heavy weapons or firearms, contact us today.

While Mythbusters has filmed few segments in Nevada, the Silver State does play host to many television productions. Should you have been injured by a Hollywood starlet speeding through Las Vegas , we can help secure reimbursement for your medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering. If a light stanchion has fallen and injured you in Clark County, we can help you collect what you are duly owed. Call us today and we will bust all the myths surrounding personal injury cases. Our experienced Southern Nevada lawyers will use heavy equipment, multiple camera angles, and cheesy sound effects to help you understand your Las Vegas anvil-from-a-window or any other injury.

At Benson and Bingham, we pride ourselves in customer satisfaction. While we cannot promise results, we have extensive contacts throughout the Nevada judicial system and have a significant technological advantage on our competition. Please contact us today to get started on your personal injury case!

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Every day, Nevada pedestrians, whether running, jogging or walking, are injured by careless drivers across Los Vegas. While drivers are often charged and cited by local authorities for driving infractions, those injured must avail themselves of the court system to recover hospital charges, emergency services fees and lost wages. If you have been injured in a Las Vegas traffic incident, first seek medical attention, then, once healthy; please contact our licensed personal injury attorneys to start your case.

Often, our overwhelmed and underfunded legal system takes months to charge offending drivers and then, these charges can take years to work their way through the legal system. In the end, however, those injured are rarely made whole. We will start immediately to get you the money you deserve to pay your bills and restart your life.

Our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys have extensive experience and contacts throughout the state of Nevada. Contact us today for a free consultation with a one of our Nevada licensed personal injury attorney.

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Many people who are involved in motor vehicle or car accidents fall victim not once, but twice. First, they lose the time associated with waiting for Metro to arrive on the scene and often are unable to drive their vehicle after the accident due to property damage. Secondly, they are injured from the accident, but cannot go see the doctor as they don’t have health Insurance. So they attempt to remedy their personal injuries with over the counter Motrin or Tylenol. In most cases, an individual’s personal injuries sustained from a car accident will not resolve on its own. At Benson & Bingham they can get you in to see a personal injury doctor who concentrates their practice on car accident or personal injury victims.

There are basically three ways to pay for your medical bills in the event of a car accident. First, you can pay the doctor cash every time you go in for a visit. This option is not utilized by many as the cost of medical care isn’t cheap. The second option, is to use your health insurance. For those car accident victims who do have insurance they can go see a doctor within their plan while paying their co-pays along the way. However, in most cases, if the car accident victim uses their health insurance and then receives a settlement from a third party, they do have a duty to reimburse the health insurance provider. The third option is the only option to ensure that the victim of a car wreck doesn’t pay a penny out of pocket. This option is referred to as seeing a doctor on a “lien basis”. A lien is a fancy word for a promissory note that the doctor has secured against your personal injury case. When a personal injury victim goes in to see the doctor, that doctor will make the individual and a Benson & Bingham representative sign the lien to ensure that the doctors medical bills are paid for out of the settlement of the case. With the lien secured by our law office, the doctor will provide personal injury victims with the medical treatment they deserve.

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people who have been involved in a car accident or other personal injury and do not have health insurance to see a doctor, contact Benson & Bingham at 702-382-9797 and let us get you into see a physician right away.

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The NTSB upgraded safety ratings on 2011 model vehicles.  The newer, more rigorous standards make a Five Star rating a tough achievement.   The new testing standards include three major improvements:  the pole test, effects on Female occupants, and consideration of vehicle safety technologies.   The pole test gauges a vehicle’s safety when a car side impacts the driver’s side.  Never before has the testing assumed a female occupant, nor has the testing considered newer technologies such as accident avoidance or electronic stability control (ESC). Of the 33 tested so far (55 will be tested), only the BMW 5 series sedan and the Hyandai Sonata have scored a perfect 5 stars.

This is a huge difference from previous years when nearly 99 received a 5 star rating.   Certainly, this new bar will challenge car makers to improve their structural integrity and begin implementing better technologies in passenger sedans.  While some car makers complain this will affect sales of what they thought was a “safe” car, the new system rewards those manufacturers who truly considered safety and went beyond what outdated government testing used to use.   Our law firm highly recommends consumers choose safer cars.  While their may be a temptation to drive a Hybrid or small electric vehicle, who wants to save gas, and give up safety?  Perhaps a balance exists in certain vehicles—until then, I will continue to drive my 6,000 lb+ F250 Diesel truck.  If you have been injured in an accident please call our law firm for a free, no hassle consultation.

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Walking your dog without a leash, even in a park, is negligent. While dog bites often occur due to the owner not properly maintaining their dogs (i.e. Not closing a gate or restraining the animal upon opening a door) more than half of reported animal attacks can be avoided if animal owners would simply place their dog on a leash. The common statement by dog owners, “my dog doesn’t bite” is disturbing. Dogs are animals and have instincts that most owners are not aware. They may become protective or aggressive without notice. Every dog has teeth and every dog is capable of attacking without provocation. Children are often victims of dog bites while out playing in the neighborhood. Aggressive dogs are attracted to bicycles, skateboards and loud children playing.

Personal injuries suffered from dog bite cases often result in stitches, scarring, muscle damage, neurological damage and extreme distress for fear of animals.  If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten by a dog, contact Benson & Bingham at 702-382-9797.

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