The reasonable person standard is the standard by which the law deems negligent conduct. It looks at a person’s conduct and asks, “Would a reasonable person do this and consider it safe?” If the answer is no, then the law considers the defendant’s actions or inactions negligent. Both tort law and criminal law use…
As we begin the second month of 2021, Nevada Highway Safety and Patrol has recently released preliminary traffic data from 2020. This data gives insight into Nevadan’s driving patterns and helps identify necessary improvements to highway safety. Nevada saw 314 traffic-related fatalities in 2020, ten more than 2019. This increase of slightly more than…
On Friday, January 22, a tour bus on its way from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon rolled on Diamond Bar Road at 12:21 p.m. The bus accident left one dead and forty-two people injured. Two of the passengers were critically injured, while the forty other passengers were admitted to the hospital. [1] A…
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand, particularly around the thumb and the three fingers nearest to it, and up into the arm. Pressure on the median nerve causes it. Carpal tunnel can stem from repetitive motion. Workers who frequently engage in repetitive motion therefore can suffer…
Dogs are undoubtedly great companions, and man’s best friend. However, dog bites are extremely dangerous and can cause a victim serious injury and can be a serious threat to the community. The following will help one understand Nevada laws that are enacted to protect victims and help establish who is responsible for the incident….
When talking about traffic accidents and road safety we are often quick to bring up driving under the influence, texting and driving and road rage. However, we often ignore the fact that fatigued drivers are equally dangerous and this is a problem that needs to be addressed. The Nevada Highway Patrol states that drowsy…
An accident with a truck is all too likely to involve serious injuries and even death. Large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailers weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, far heavier than a passenger car’s 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. CMVs are also larger and higher up off the ground. A total…
If you were in a car accident someone else caused, you can bring a lawsuit against them in civil court to seek compensation for your injuries and related damages with the help of an experienced car accident lawyer. A lawsuit doesn’t happen all at once. There are multiple stages along the way as the…
You’ve seen long commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) marked with “flammable” or “hazardous materials” stickers and signs on the roadways of Nevada. Those are probably tanker trucks. Tanker trucks carry liquids or gases such as gasoline, natural gas, or other hazardous materials. Tanker truck accidents are some of the most dangerous collisions on the road,…
The holiday season is a hectic time of the year, with people traveling, shopping, and trying to find the perfect gifts. While this year’s holiday season may look a little different because of COVID-19, many have continued to participate in their at-home traditions, like putting up Christmas trees, decking the house in lights, or…