Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

Finally some happy news from a story we’ve written about several times involving an injury accident in Las Vegas when a car crashed into a local eatery. The restaurant, The Egg and I, located on West Sahara Avenue near the intersection of Avila Street, had been shuttered temporarily over a month ago because of damages to the facility. The restaurant was closed after a sensational accident left 10 people injured in Southern Nevada after a car lost control, due to the driver allegedly driving under the influence in Clark County, and crashed into the busy local eatery during business hours. In a silver lining for the restaurant owners, the forced closure gave them the opportunity to do some much needed interior remodeling of the restaurant. They also saw the need for some additional protection on the patio, placing some enormous boulders there as protection and insurance against something like this ever happening again. If you’re in an injury accident and need a lawyer in Las Vegas, call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law for a free consultation. Our legal experts understand personal injury law, and can get you the best possible compensation for your injury.

The injury accident in Clark County took place on April 1^st. The 18 year old driving the vehicle has been charged with driving drunk, as well as attempting to flee the scene of the accident following the accident where the vehicle he was driving slammed into the restaurant. As previously mentioned, 10 people were injured, some of them seriously, and taken to various hospitals in the area. Some of the people who suffered injuries were purportedly trapped under the vehicle where it came to a rest inside the restaurant itself. Do you need a lawyer – were you injured in an accident like this in Southern Nevada? Benson & Bingham are the lawyers who can take care of your claim, and make sure you get the best compensation possible for your injury.

Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have been successfully representing clients injured in accidents in Las Vegas for over a decade. We’ve secured quite literally millions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for our clients. We offer free, no obligation consultations. And when we take your case, we treat you like a friend, a valued customer, always letting you know what’s going on with your case, always happy to speak directly with you when you call.

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A mom and two of her sons were injured and one was killed when an electronic billboard fell on them at the Birmingham International Airport in Alabama. The sign that fell on the mother and her three boys weighed over 300 pounds. The mom of the family, Heather Bresette, suffered a crushed pelvis and has two broken ankles. The woman is currently unconscious and in the intensive care ward of Birmingham’s University Hospital. 10-year old Luke Bresette was killed in the accident. His brothers, Tyler, 5, and Sam, 8, suffered a concussion and a broken nose and leg, respectively. If you have been injured or had a family member killed in a premises liability personal injury case in Las Vegas, our attorneys can help you recover financially from the accident.

Renovations on the Birmingham International Airport were completed on March 13, 2013. The work began in April 2011 to upgrade the airports facilities. Over $200 million has been spent on the renovations. The construction company who did the remodel of the airport, Brasfiled & Gorrie are unsure why the sign fell. A similar sign on the other side of the airport was removed Saturday.

When first responders arrived on the scene to assist the family, six people were needed to raise the sign from the ground and twelve people were needed to hold it up so the family could be assisted by rescue workers. Benson and Bingham has significant experience with premises liability personal injury in Southern Nevada.

Benson and Bingham is one of Las Vegas’ most experienced personal injury law firms. Our attorneys have significant experience with all types of personal injury cases including Clark County premises injuries, Las Vegas pedestrian accidents, Clark County car accidents, Southern Nevada wrongful death and even casino accidents outside of the state of Nevada when the company’s corporate headquarters is located in Nevada.

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2012 was a difficult year for Las Vegas area police departments. Not only did Las Vegas pedestrian fatalities rise over 80% from 2011, but also, violent crime in Sin City saw a significant 9% rise was well. Much of the increased crime rate can be attributed to property crimes like vandalism, car theft and such. However, Las Vegas assault and battery cases also saw a marked increase from 2011. While the murder rate in Las Vegas did not increase during 2012, police believe that a number of the Southern Nevada assault cases they prosecuted could nearly have been deaths had bullets been fired an inch or more to the left or the right. If you or someone you love have been the victim of a Southern Nevada assault and battery attack, contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

To stem the rise in Southern Nevada violent assaults, local police departments are calling for a number of measures to be taken. The Chief of the Las Vegas Police department is lobbying Governor Sandoval, the Nevada legislature, the city council of Las Vegas and Clark County Commissioners for approval on a quarter percent increase to the sales tax in Clark County. The sales tax increase would go to hiring more officers for the police departments of Clark County. Compared to before the start of the recession, Clark County has 300 fewer police officers patrolling Las Vegas and Clark County.

Those injured in a Las Vegas assault and battery attack need not suffer financially as well as physically. Benson and Bingham, one of Las Vegas’ leading personal injury firms, can help you and your family secure money paid out to hospitals for care due to an assault and battery attack. Our attorney can also help you secure reimbursement for pain and suffering and lost work. In 2011 and 2012, our Nevada licensed personal injury attorneys secured over $24,000,000 for our clients.

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Just weeks after the United States Justice Department provided guidelines on the policies of the Las Vegas Metro Police regarding the use of force when dealing with civilians, today it was announced that a California man is suing the Las Vegas police for injuries he received while he was in custody of the detention center in Clark County. The 36-year old Koi Pham, whose attorney released jail surveillance videos today when his case was announced, alleges he was violently thrown to the cement floor and now has intense headaches and requires plastic surgery to remove the scar on his forehead. If you have been injured in a case of Las Vegas personal injury, contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

Las Vegas Metro police are not commenting on the case, due to the fact a lawsuit is pending. The video showed by Mr. Pham’s attorney does show his client’s leg rise quickly when forced into his chair by the jail officer. It is unknown whether or not Mr. Pham kicked the officer or his leg moved involuntarily due to the force that pushed him into his chair. Mr. Pham was in the Clark County jail on charges of trespassing and conspiracy to commit a crime.

No matter where an individual is, he or she should be free from injury. If you have been the victim of a Clark County personal injury incident, go to Bensonbingham.com today and contact us immediately about your case.

Benson and Bingham is a leading Southern Nevada personal injury law firm that works on all types of personal injury law. In 2010 and 2011, our attorneys have successfully secured for our clients over $24,000,000 in personal injury awards for our clients. We represent people who have been injured in automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents and even casino accidents that occurred outside of Nevada when the casino’s corporate parent is based in the Silver State.

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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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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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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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As autopsy rates across the nation continue to plunge, health care professionals are losing valuable learning opportunities as the families of those who passed away desperately search for answers. Doctors and hospitals across Nevada have shied away from the practice because it can highlight areas of malpractice. If you believe you or a relative have been injured while seeking medical care, contact us today.

Due to decreased insurance coverage, autopsies are now only routinely performed when foul play is suspected. This, however, reduces the opportunities for those who may have been fatally injured by medical malpractice in Nevada to discover the actual cause of death. If you suspect malpractice, contact us and we can help ensure all correct procedures are followed.

Benson and Bingham’s website, www.bensonbingham.com has significant information on family and patient rights. Please contact us today to begin the discussion of your case.

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