Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

UC San Francisco recently released a report comparing the quality-of-care in nursing homes across the country. The report compared the ten largest for profit nursing homes with the care in other for profits, non-profits and even government run homes. In general, the report’s findings showed a  better quality of care and higher staffing levels at non-profit and government run facilities. If you believe your loved one has received sub-par care in a Nevada nursing home, contact us today.

In the ten largest nursing homes, the report found that patients had more complaints and incidents of pressure sores, weight loss, falls, infections, mistreatment by staff, unsanitary conditions and more. These higher incident rates stem from lower staffing levels at large, chain operations where patient care is secondary to making a profit. Please contact Benson and Bingham at Bensonbingham.com or 702-382-9797 to discuss the neglect of any Nevadan in a Silver State nursing home.

Benson and Bingham is a full-service law firm that strives to ensure our clients are entirely satisfied by our representation. In 2010, Benson and Bingham secured over $15,000,000 in awards for our clients. Please contact us today to discuss any personal injury case. We can be found online at Bensonbingham.com

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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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Nevada’s neighbor to the west, California, has been put into the national spotlight because some disturbing incidences at sporting events. These unexpected acts of violence have put the safety of sporting events in question and have raised questions about Nevada sporting event injuries.

Many California cities are favorite places to visit for many Nevadans, especially if they are loyal fans of the various sports teams. However, these cities have been marred by fan violence that has sent four people to the hospital in recent months. Three of those victims are still reportedly in the hospital recovering from their serious assault and battery injuries.

The first incident occurred nearly five months ago outside Dodger Stadium.  A San Francisco Giants fan, Bryan Stow, was severely beaten by two men wearing Los Angeles Dodgers attire after the season opener between the two teams. Stow suffered serious brain injuries and remains hospitalized. Two men have been arrested for beating Snow. However, they have pleaded not guilty to the charges and the trial is ongoing. The alleged assailants could face a civil lawsuit for intentional tort in addition to any criminal consequences.

The most recent incident happened in August at a preseason game between the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. The incident occurred at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Two men were hurt by separate shootings in the parking and another was beaten in a restroom. Two of the three men are still in the hospital and police are still investigating and looking for suspects.

These acts of unexplained violence have caused many sports teams at a collegiate and professional level to evaluate their security and safety procedures. Many of these teams hope to prevent any more violence that could lead to injuries or even death.  It also causes many people to reflect how the fun pastime of attending a sporting event could become so dangerous. If this pattern of violence continues and sports franchises do not take substantial measures to prevent fan violence, the teams themselves could be held responsible for personal injuries on business property.

Whether brought against attackers, sports teams, security companies, or other entities, the aftermath of all this fan violence is likely to include various personal injury lawsuits.  If you need legal advice in a Nevada personal injury case, contact our office today for a free consultation.

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Never is a Las Vegas personal injury incident a mundane affair, whether it involves a tragic Nevada motor vehicle accident or some other kind of accident. Our purpose here is not to dabble in voyeurism or schadenfreude but rather to highlight stories of accident and injuries affecting Nevadans and their families in order to help point individuals looking for experienced personal injury legal advice toward reliable information. But we cannot help but notice that recent headlines have showcased a series of especially odd Nevada personal injuries.

One of these strange incidents centers around a Nevada car accident that occurred in the northern city of Sparks. In the early morning hours of last Saturday, an out-of-state motorist caused a serious accident with another driver when he allegedly drove in the wrong lane with no apparent awareness of his mistake. Initial investigations concluded that alcohol was not a factor in this accident, a surprising finding given that many Nevada head-on collisions do involve drunk drivers.

Details are still unfolding around another mysterious incident that could involve a Nevada casino accident. A 68-year-old woman was found dead at the base of the Horizon Casino in the Lake Tahoe area. The circumstances are very unclear at this early stage, but authorities believe that the woman fell from a 14th-floor hotel balcony. Was this foul play, or simply a tragic casino slip-and-fall accident? Another bizarre incident involves a Henderson man who is accused of killing a prostitute he had hired to come to his home. He claims that the woman died accidentally during a sex act, but prosecutors say that the death was intended and in addition to possible civil action against the man for an intentional tort, he is also being charged with murder.

It pains us to see any stories of loss or tragedy in the headlines of Nevada newspapers, but we remain dedicated to the Nevada families that are affected by these unfortunate incidents. If you or a loved one have suffered any kind of Las Vegas personal injury and want to learn more about your legal rights, contact us today for a free consultation.

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