Bystanders in films and television shows often rush to the aid of someone in need of emergency medical care. This may seem like the ethical choice. However, certain laws come into play in this situation. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have a version of Good Samaritan laws. The name comes from…
Tort is a legal term that describes a wrongful action (or failure to act) that causes another person harm. An injured person (the plaintiff) has a civil claim against the at-fault party (the defendant) who commits a tort. Tort law provides a way for the plaintiff to recover compensation from the defendant. Injuries don’t…
Motor vehicle accidents cause injuries every day across Nevada. Figuring out if someone else is at fault for an accident that left you injured, however, is not always so simple. One indicator that another driver’s actions caused a crash that upended your life is that the other driver violated a traffic law. Drivers who…
The injuries people suffer after car accidents range from minor bumps and bruises to catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, amputation, and traumatic brain injuries. In one recent year, 39,107 people died in car crashes, and 4.5 million people sought medical attention for injuries. The cost of car crash injuries for that year was…
To begin a case against someone who has done you harm, you must file a complaint with the court to get the case started. The complaint is the initial filing. You might need or want to file an amended complaint to add defendants who might share responsibility for your injuries or to provide more…
A person can be injured in a variety of ways, from a slip and fall, to a car accident or a defective product. While getting compensation for your injuries is possible, it can be difficult to do so without the guidance of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Personal injury lawyers can help represent clients…
Last year, nearly 40,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents, and these numbers have been on the rise since 2015. The highest increase in crashes occurred between 2015 and 2016 when the number of deadly crashes increased by a little more than eight percent. Head-on crashes are often fatal crashes and understanding them and…
April is Stress Awareness Month and Nevadans have now been in the Covid-19 pandemic for over a year. This pandemic has brought several additional stressors upon Nevadans, and a new survey shows that Nevada is the most stressed-out state in the United States. The survey used key areas to decide this with Nevada being…
One year after the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown that shut down Nevada and the rest of the world, the State is returning to pre-pandemic times, and slowly progressing towards a complete return to normal life. Traffic, or the lack thereof, is one of the many changes Nevadans have had to deal with during these times,…
Which Dogs Are Most Likely to Bite and Injure You? Unfortunately, animal attacks are common. The World Health Organization acknowledges estimates that dog bites account for tens of millions of injuries every year, with the highest risk for bites being children. Nevada news outlets often report on horrific dog bites and maulings. So, what…