Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

Head-on collision auto accidents can be among the worst possible vehicle accidents for injuries and fatalities. This type of accident is so much more dangerous because the speed of the vehicles that hit each other is magnified when they are travelling in opposite directions, thereby compounding each other’s speed. Often times, these accidents occur because of one driver driving the wrong way – either down a one way street or driving on the wrong side. While these types of scenarios can make for adrenaline pumping sequences in highly-choreographed action movies, in real life they often end in terrible tragedy. Such was the case with a recent wrong-way crash in Las Vegas that critically injured four people and killed three others. If you’re ever injured in a terrible, tragic car accident like this, or a loved one is killed, call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law. We can take care of your case swiftly and effectively, giving you and your loved ones time to heal, and grieve, without worrying about legal ramifications.

This head-on injury accident in Clark County occurred Sunday morning near the Las Vegas Speedway on Interstate 15. Four people were in critical condition after being rushed to University Medical Center, and three people were dead at the scene, after an Acura Legend collided with a GMC Yukon; the Acura was allegedly driving northbound in the southbound lanes of interstate 15, according to Nevada Highway Patrol officers who were on the scene of this horrific vehicle accident in Southern Nevada. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law specialize in helping people injured in auto accidents get the coverage and compensation they need to recover. If you’re hurt in an accident, or a loved one is killed at no fault of his or her own (wrongful death) in Southern Nevada, call us for a free consultation.

Police on the scene suspected that driving under the influence in Las Vegas may have caused the accident, but were still investigating. Troopers on the scene advised that if you’re about to be in a head-on vehicle accident in Southern Nevada, you should steer hard to one direction. This evasive maneuver can help you avoid the worst of the damage from the accident.

People who are injured in a car accident in Las Vegas need a lawyer who they can count on to take care of their claim, but also treat them like human beings. Here at Benson & Bingham, we take great pride in our many referrals from previous, satisfied clients. We know that people recommend us because we focus on making our clients lives easier, both by getting them the compensation they deserve and by always treating them respect, and with a customer-service mindset. Call us for a free consultation today.

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A case that we have written about several times before has new developments, according to recent newspaper reports in the Las Vegas Sun about the car accident on the Las Vegas Strip which killed two people, following the shooting death of another in a case that made national headlines. The District Attorney of Clark County, Nevada, filed notice of his office’s plan to seek the death penalty. A special panel of the Office of the District Attorney made this recommendation after carefully reviewing the details of the case, looking at factors such as the aggravated nature of the crime, how a jury might react and the potential of an appeal in the case to stand up.

This case, you’ll recall from our previous posts regarding this shooting and car accident deaths in Las Vegas, stems from when the accused purportedly opened fire on a Maserati driven by one of the deceased, causing the vehicle to crash into another, killing two innocent people. If a loved one dies in an accident like this in Southern Nevada, where they are not at fault, you may have a wrongful death case. Call Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law for a free consultation, we can let you know if you have a case, and what the next steps might be. These are complicated cases, involving many details applications of the law. We know these cases, and have successfully represented clients in this area of law in recent years.

The man who stands accused of these crimes, a 27 year old who had been previously arrested in Las Vegas for kidnapping, coercion, pandering and sexual assault, was finally captured by police in Studio City in California, following a manhunt in multiple states. Though those previous charges, from 2010, had been dropped at the time, witnesses have since come forward and the man had been booked again in April for robbery and several counts of sexual assault related to that previous booking. He now stands trial for murder related to this wrongful death and injury accident in Las Vegas.

If you’re injured in an accident, or a loved one dies at the fault of another, you need a lawyer in Las Vegas who can take care of your case while you take care of yourself and your family. Benson & Bingham Attorneys at Law have handled tons of these cases before. Our dedication to our clients, our legal expertise, and our customer service attitude have gotten us tons of repeat business from referrals from satisfied clients in the past. Come visit us for a no-obligation consultation today.

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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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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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It happened a year ago, but the widow of a man murdered last Christmas still cannot cope with her loss. The white Cadillac in which the man died, and had once been the entire family’s pride and joy sits, unused, unfixed rotting. Rhonda Gibson, the widow of Stanley Gibson, a post-traumatic stress disorder suffering gulf war veteran was  killed in a Las Vegas apartment complex last December 12^th by Las Vegas Metro Police when they attempted to remove Mr. Gibson from his car. If you has lost a loved one to a Las Vegas Metro Police wrongful death accidents, contact the attorneys at Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

Last December, off his medication, disoriented, lost and panicking, Mr. Gibson pulled into an apartment complex that looked very similar to the one he has just moved into. The honorably discharged veteran was sitting in his white Cadillac when residents of the apartment complex grew concerned and eventually called police. Las Vegas Metro surrounded Mr. Gibson’s car and ordered him, weapons drawn to exit the car. When Mr. Gibson refused, officers on the scene devised a plan to fire a beanbag round into his window, and pull him from the car. Instead of a beanbag round, however, the officer fired a live shotgun round. When the shotgun round went off, a startled Las Vegas police officer, Jesus Alvarado, fired seven shots from his assault rifle killing Gibson at the scene. Losing a victim to a Las Vegas wrongful death can be emotionally and financially devastating. Contact Benson and Bingham to recover costs like lost income, hospital bills and even pain and suffering.

Benson and Bingham, a leading Las Vegas personal injury law firm, has significant experience with Southern Nevada wrongful death cases. In 2010 and 2011, we secured over $24,000,000 in personal injury cases for our clients.

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In July 2011, 46-year old John Massie and 39-year old Benjamin Hawkins were both enjoying their Las Vegas vacations partying with friends at the now closed O’Sheas casino on the Las Vegas strip. While the gentlemen had never met, the events of that evening would impact them and their families potentially for the rest of their lives. If you have lost a family member in a Las Vegas wrongful death accident, contact Benson and Bingham today to start discussing your case.

Mr. Hawkins entered a bathroom at O’Sheas and he has testified that Mr. Massie made a comment pertaining to Mr. Hawkins race and the fact that he was wearing a yellow shirt. Events escalated, to the point where Mr. Hawkins punched Mr. Massie in the face. As Mr. Massie fell to the floor, he died from the blunt force of his head striking the floor. Mr. Hawkins contends that he struck Mr. Massie out of self-defense, but the Clark County DA’s office disagreed and charged Mr. Hawkins with involuntary manslaughter.

This week, Mr. Hawkins was tried in Clark County courts, and was judged guilty in the Southern Nevada wrongful death accident. Mr. Hawkins now faces a maximum sentence of 4 years in jail due to the accident. If your immediate relative has been killed in a Clark County wrongful death tragedy, contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

Benson and Bingham is one of Las Vegas’ leading personal injury law firms. Our attorneys have successfully been a part of Las Vegas vehicle accident cases, workplace injury cases and even Las Vegas casino injury cases. We even can represent people injured in casinos outside of Las Vegas and the rest of Nevada when the company’s corporate parent is based in Nevada. Please contact us today for your free legal consultation.

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Injury accidents happen all the time in Las Vegas: in casinos, on our roads, our highways, workplaces, everywhere. These accidents can happen to anyone – tourists, children, the elderly, people commuting to work, even people at work. When an accident happens at work, it can either be the fault of the employee or the employer, and when an accident does happen, often the injured is eligible for Las Vegas workmen’s compensation coverage. When someone is injured in the workplace, an individual should always hire an attorney to represent them and not immediately take the offer from their employer’s insurance company. Your employer and their insurance agency do not work for you, and instead have a goal of saving money. Contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation about your Las Vegas workmen’s compensation case.

At other times, a workplace injury can turn even more tragic when it results in a Las Vegas wrongful death. An example of one of these tragic occurrences happened yesterday when a worker was killed on the job fixing a stretch of Las Vegas Interstate 15. This Southern Nevada wrongful death accident occurred when a man was crushed by falling debris while performing road maintenance. As is the case in all of these tragedies, both the Nevada and federal Occupational Safety Administrations were investigating the accident.

Benson and Bingham, one of Las Vegas’ leading personal injury law firms, represents people injured in Southern Nevada through no fault of their own. Our Nevada licensed attorneys have represented individuals or their surviving family members in cases of Clark County wrongful death, Las Vegas pedestrian accidents and Nevada product liability. Our success has come from the strong relationships we build with the people who we represent. Our success is represented by the $24,000,000 we secured for our clients in 2010 and 2011.

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­­­Mines in Nevada and the United States are under the jurisdiction of the United States Mine Safety and Health Admin, and this week they released their report on an October, 2011 accident at the Newmont Mine in Carlin, NV. The MSHA’s report stated that the Elko, NV based company was negligent in failing to establish controls and procedures for the repair of trucks and other vehicles with toxic chemicals. The report also stated that the repair shop where vehicles were fixed was poorly ventilated. The Open pit at the South Area of the mine had over 1100 workers in the area. If you have a relative that has been killed in a Nevada workplace accident, contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

While fixing the tires on a mining truck, 21-year old Joe Ashdown was overcome by fumes from a chemical he was using. The area where the repair shop was located lacked adequate ventilation for use of the chemicals. In addition, Mr. Ashdown did not have a gas mask or other breathing apparatus necessary for using such harmful solvents. The company was also cited for assigning Mr. Ashdown to work on repairing the tires alone, without supervision and out of view from his co-workers. If you have lost a relative in a Las Vegas workplace wrongful death accident, Benson and Bingham can help you recover money spent on medical bills, lost work and pain and suffering.

Benson and Bingham is one of the leading Las Vegas personal injury law firms that focuses on Las Vegas personal injury, Clark County wrongful death and casino accidents across the United States. Our family owned company offers all of our clients our happiness guarantee. If, when you have received our bill, you are unhappy with the final total, we will work with you to get to a fee structure you can approve.

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Modern American families are spread across the country. While for years, people stayed in the town they grew up in or possibly in the closest major city to the town they grew up. In those days, the death of a close family member was easier for surviving family members to handle. They often knew an undertaker they had worked with in the past. They could travel to the hospital or morgue where their relative was easily and quickly. They possibly even knew some of the police investigating the case. Today, however, when a family member passes in another city across the country, family members have significant challenges. In wrongful death cases, these challenges are multiplied. Selecting an attorney can be difficult in the best of circumstances, however, when you are faced with the untimely death of a close family member, the challenge can be even greater. Should you have a family member that has died in a Las Vegas wrongful death accident, whether he or she was a resident or had a Southern Nevada vacation injury, the family run personal injury law firm, Benson and Bingham is best positioned to represent you.

This is the very problem that the family of Glenn Ybanez is facing. The 37-year old retired Army Sergeant died unexpectedly this week in the custody of Las Vegas Metro Police. Mr. Ybanez was a passenger in a car pulled over in a routine traffic stop and when Metro police determined he was wanted on warrants in Colorado and they tried to arrest him, he fled on foot. After running just under 1000 feet, the former Guam resident was detained by police and two civilians. Moments after being handcuffed, Mr. Ybanez stopped breathing and was rushed to a local hospital where he died days later. Mr. Ybanez brother suspects this is a case of Southern Nevada wrongful death due to the fact that his brother was an experienced jujitsu fighter and in great shape.

Benson and Bingham have been practicing personal injury law in Las Vegas since 2003. Our firm specializes in Clark County wrongful death cases, casino injury cases and even car accident injuries.

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Nevada is in the midst of a whole new gold rush – Northern Nevada’s soil contains more of the metal that is used for currency, in medicine, electronics, computers and of course, jewelry. Mining companies and their lobbyists talk of the high paying jobs their industry provides – the average pay annually for a miner is approximately $83,000. The companies also talk of their commitment to safety. Those working 1,000 feet below the surface (equal in depth to the height of the Empire State Building) are supposedly equipped with a bevy of safety devices. For fire safety, miners are equipped with a self-rescuer that enables miners to create life saving carbon dioxide from deadly smoke fumes like carbon monoxide. Helmet lamps have wireless tracking devices embedded into them. Miners also have to digitally sign in and out at the start and end of each shift. However, Nevada mining company’s history on worker safety is not pristine. If your relative has been injured or killed in a Nevada mining accident, we are deeply sorry for your pain and suffering. Contact the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys of Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

As we stated above, Nevada mining companies’ records on worker safety leaves much to be desired. In May 2011, the federal agency that inspects and licenses mines, the US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), fined Barrick $70,000 for violating worker safety standards. In November 2011, MSHA found 13 “significant and substantial” Nevada worker safety violations at the Jerritt Canyon Mill. In the report the MSHA forced the company to remove workers from many sections of the mine. In addition, even though Nevada mining companies have recently secured record profits, they have not offered to help fill the vacancies of the two State of Nevada mine safety inspector positions that are vacant. If a Nevada mining accident has led to the injury or death of a loved one, Benson and Bingham can help you to recover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.

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