Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

The news from Afghanistan this week has saddened and shocked all Americans. A US soldier went on a rampage, shooting and killing 16 people, including nine children and 3 women in Kandahar Province. An unnamed 38-year old staff sergeant, who is a father of two and a veteran of three tours of duty in Iraq, went from home to home shooting the Afghani civilians as they slept. When finished, the shooter returned to his base and confessed.

This terrible tragedy is the latest in a series of horrifically violent events that have happened at the hands of soldiers from the much-maligned Lewis-McChord US Army base just south of Tacoma, Washington. Other violent incidents committed by soldiers from this base include an ex-soldier who murdered a park ranger, a staff sergeant who tortured and raped two women and a 19-year old private who murdered a teenage girl.

It is unknown what has spurred the violent incidents emanating from this base, but as we wrote about last month, Madigan Healthcare System, the army hospital at Lewis-McChord, was cited for cautioning doctors to avoid diagnosing soldiers with brain damage and post-traumatic stress disorder due to cost concerns. If you are a Nevada veteran suffering from brain damage or post-traumatic stress disorder and were misdiagnosed by the military of Veterans’ Administration, you deserve to be reimbursed for your medical costs, lost work and other pain and suffering. Contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

The attorneys at Benson and Bingham salute and honor all of Nevada’s and our Nation’s veterans. We believe those who have sacrificed and dedicated their lives to our country deserve exemplary medical treatment from the VA. We even offer veterans an exclusive military discount. Some of our practice’s key competencies are brain injury and PTSD. Please contact us today to ensure you get the representation you deserve.

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America’s all-volunteer military sacrifice tremendously to serve their country – whether they are stationed domestically or overseas in a war zone. These brave young men and women face low wages, time apart from friends and family, debilitating injury and even the ultimate sacrifice, death. For much of the 20^th Century, American soldiers received significant respect and benefits from the service – the GI Bill and the Veterans’ Administration helped educate and keep healthy generations of veterans. The attorneys of Benson and Bingham salute our veterans from Nevada and across the country.

The announcement today that soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder were repeatedly called “malingerers” by the cost conscious doctors and administrators of the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA were extremely disheartening to all Americans. The Department of Defense has received a significant amount of complaints from soldiers stationed at Lewis-McChord, an army base serviced by Madigan. The base, which had sent the largest number of troops in the country to fight in Afghanistan and Iraq, has been plagued by rising rates of alcoholism, family and spousal abuse, and soldiers complaining of significant memory lapses, uncontrollable rages and vivid nightmares. If you are a Nevada veteran suffering symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and feel you were misdiagnosed by the Veterans Administration, contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

Testimony has lead to a presentation given by a forensic psychiatrist from Madigan which detailed the costs to the taxpayer associated with a diagnosis of PTSD. While evidence of pervasive non-diagnosis of the stress disorder is still pending, the entire affair is currently being investigated by the US Senate’s Veteran Affairs Committee. Two physicians and a Colonel, a West Point Graduate, have been suspended due to the pending investigation. If you are a Nevada Veteran with PTSD and have been misdiagnosed by the US Army or Veterans Administration, you deserve legal protection. Contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation.

Joseph Benson II, Esq.  and Ben Bingham, Esq. are partners in the Nevada’s leading personal injury law firm. We represent clients of all ages and in all types of injury cases. We have successful represented clients in auto accident, wrongful death, injury accidents where our clients have suffered brain damage and spinal cord injuries. Our past experience with spinal cord injuries and brain damage give us the experience to best represent Nevada veterans who have suffered PTSD. Our firm is proud to offer our veterans from all states discounts in appreciation for their service.

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Two separate school bus accidents just minutes apart raise concern of personal injuries for children and drivers alike.  This afternoon a school bus was hit by a car while on an on-ramp.  The driver of the bus and the children were taken to the hospital, but have since been cleared of anypersonal injuries. Another collision happened just minutes later when an SUV collided with a bus at another location in the Vegas area.  The driver of the SUV is in critical condition while the bus driver and the children were thankfully unharmed.

Everyday thousands of children get on board school buses in their daily commute to and from school.  More often than not this process takes place without any problems, but occasionallytragedy can strike. Last summer an accident involving a school bus in Missouri left one child dead and the driver of the pickup truck the bus collided with, deceased as well.

As winter sets upon the Silver State we should consider the implications of driving while children are travelling to and from school.  An injury to a child while in the care of the school district can be a challenging issue to face.  From spinal head and back injuries to stress related suffering resulting from a crash or the pain of wrongful death litigation; a child deserves the best representation available.  Remember that the majority of the time children ride the bus without incident.  But should your child or someone you know have an issue that involves a personal injury while on a school bus or any other form of Las Vegas transportation, please feel free to give our Nevada licensed personal injury lawyers a call and allow our staff to inform you of your options.

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A heart wrenching story of a combat decorated Marine Captain who caused a fatal DUI accident when he drove his car into oncoming lanes is turning into a question much bigger than once anticipated.  At first it seemed simple enough to assume that alcohol was to blame for the reckless actions that led to the death of a motorist.  But, as the details of the intoxicated driver’s experiences have come to light the question may be whether or not the driver suffered from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and whether or not it contributed to the motor vehicle accident.

Before the fatal accident the Marine Captain spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was severely wounded and nearly bled to death, had severe head trauma, and suffered extreme emotional stress during his deployment.  He received the Bronze Star for his heroism during service.  But while the Marine Captain recovered well from his physical injuries; emotionally and mentally the wounds may have been too deep heal. Sleep talk, forgotten trips and waking up in unknown places were symptoms of a greater problem that some think led a once brave Marine into the situation he finds himself in today, awaiting trial for manslaughter.

PTSD, while not often visible, is a serious condition that requires attention.  Most people of course don’t suffer from the experiences previously mentioned, but many still experience PTSD from Nevada car accidents, Las Vegas animal attacks or other excessively stressful situations. At Benson & Bingham we have experience dealing with injury and accident cases involving Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in part because Nevada has more than its share of workers employed by the military and working at various military installations. In a situation as complicated as one that involves PTSD one owes it to themselves to find the best representation possible. Even though the person responsible for the Nevada accident may have been impaired by a condition like PTSD, affected families still have the right to pursue compensation under Las Vegas wrongful death laws.

If you or someone you know is showing any sign of PTSD, please get them the attention they deserve.  If you or someone you know needs counsel concerning damages resulting from or influenced by PTSD, please call our Las Vegas personal injury office and we will be glad to help in any way possible.

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