Posts by Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
What Is Reckless Driving?
While it may seem harmless to speed a little when you’re running late (or fun to race cars with your friends), these are both examples of pretty serious traffic violations because of the lives you’re putting at risk. According to Nevada state law, when someone drives with a deliberate disregard of safety for themselves, other…
Read MoreBurn Injuries Are a Real Risk on Construction Sites
Construction sites are dangerous places. Not only are there power tools and heavy machinery everywhere, but larger sites may have multiple crews working on them at once. At any given point, depending on the size of the project, you might have a welder fixing ductwork, an electrician working on the power lines, and an excavator…
Read MoreLong-Term Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Car accidents can easily take a turn for the worst. Some car accident victims are fortunate enough to leave with a few scratches and bruises. Some victims may think that they are alright until their backs and necks hurt days after the accident. Then there are some victims who experience permanent injuries from their accident.…
Read MoreIf I Get Hurt on Vacation in Las Vegas, Can You Help?
Everyone looks forward to being on vacation, especially around this time of year. Even though it is great to travel, there are parts of a vacation that can be stressful. When you have to worry about hotel reservations and fun activities, you should not have to worry about getting hurt while out of town. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers Wins $14M Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Cyclist Struck by an SUV
Claggett & Sykes is proud to announce a Nevada jury returned a verdict for our client Thunder Roybal, a bicyclist, for $14 million after he was hit by a driver for a Las Vegas gentleman’s club. Courtroom View Network (CVN) recorded the trial from start to finish. Thunder filed his lawsuit against the driver, Louis…
Read MoreWhat Is a Negligent Security Claim?
What do casinos, hotel pools, waterparks, and nightclubs have in common? They are all properties that require an appropriate level of security. No matter what the type of establishment, every property should be safe and secure, whether it is open to the public or private. Inadequate security can cause you to become a victim to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Lane Shift Accidents
Every driver on the roadway has a legal responsibility to practice caution when driving. Switching lanes unsafely is a violation of that responsibility. Drivers who fail to maintain their lane, cut back and forth in traffic, or move over without signaling can cause devastating crashes. Lane shift accidents are one of the most common causes…
Read MoreMaybe It’s Time We Had Speed Limiters for Trucks
There’s no question that speed kills. It’s a leading cause of vehicle accidents, and just about every local news source in the country has been running stories about the increase in speed-related fatalities on our roadways. But it looks like the federal government is finally poised to do something about it. The Federal Motor Carrier…
Read MoreMicah Echols Has Been Named 2022 Trial Lawyer of the Year by Nevada Justice Association
Claggett & Sykes is proud to announce that attorney Micah Echols has been named the 2022 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Nevada Justice Association (NJA). This is an extraordinary honor, because it is our fellow trial lawyers vote for their peer they think is deserving of the award. The Nevada Justice Association “is…
Read MoreToday’s New Cars and Trucks Are Really, Really Dangerous
A recent article in Slate talked about the supersizing of today’s passenger cars and trucks, with an array of mind-boggling studies on how these large vehicles are dangerous to just about everyone – pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars. The Slate piece discusses how the increasing weight and height of pickup trucks especially is creating a…
Read MoreWhat Are Backup Truck Accidents?
Sharing the roads with tractor trailers can be incredibly intimidating, and for good reason. Their large, rectangular shape means they tower over passenger vehicles, and they never seem to be entirely in control. We have all heard horror stories on the news, of course: semis end up across highway medians or crushing every car in…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Can Lead to Lifelong Complications, Like Aphasia
Injuries and degradations of the brain can lead to some of the most severe, debilitating disabilities that exist. After all, our brain is where our consciousness lives. It’s who we are, how we function, how we live. When someone sustains a blow to the head, or starts forgetting things like their own address or how…
Read MoreBeing a Motorcyclist Can Be Deadly in Crashes
You may think that with the pandemic and everyone staying home, traffic accidents would have decreased. However, Nevada had 382 traffic fatalities in 2021, the deadliest year since 2006. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, this is an overall 18% year-to-year increase statewide, and a 22% increase in Clark County. Pedestrians and motorcyclists were particularly…
Read MoreAlmost One-Quarter of Motorists Are Unaware of “Move Over” Laws
The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released a study with some alarming statistics –nearly a quarter of United States drivers don’t know that “Slow down, Move over” laws exist. Worse, over 40 percent of motorists who are aware of the laws don’t bother to follow them. The organization urges national awareness of Move Over legislation…
Read MoreWrong-Way Crashes a Serious Problem in Las Vegas
Wrong-way driving has become a serious issue as of late. According to 8 News Now, the Las Vegas valley has seen the highest increase in these types of crashes, and the main cause seems to be driving while impaired. Recently, there was a wrong-way crash on I-15 and Sloan that resulted in the death of…
Read MoreWhen Negligence Leads to Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) has always been an elusive condition. We know that it is mostly congenital, meaning something goes awry in the baby’s brain during a pregnancy. We also know that a certain percentage of CP cases are related to oxygen deprivation, untreated infections, problems with blood flow to the brain, or other potential acts…
Read MoreHow Necessary Are Motorcycle Helmets? Really Necessary.
When riding on the open Nevada roads on a warm day, all a motorcyclist may want to do is feel the wind in their hair. Maybe they’re an experienced rider, with years of riding under their belt. Maybe, with no other drivers around them on a single-lane road, they don’t see the big deal in…
Read MoreChild Entrapment Hazards in Residential Elevators
In January 2022, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) disclosed new efforts to eliminate in-home elevator hazards, especially those leading to fatal accidents. The most at-risk group is young children. In the summer of 2021, there were three cases where children became entrapped. In one case, a seven-year-old boy was fatally injured. There are…
Read MoreWhat Is an Underride Truck Accident?
The roads are filled with all sorts of vehicles – from the very small to the very large. Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are undeniably common and understandably intimidating. A crash with one of those, and you’re possibly looking at terrible injuries and huge hospital bills. One of the most dangerous types of crashes that can occur…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Casino for Injuries Sustained in Their Parking Areas?
It’s fun to have a night out on the town. A favorite activity in Las Vegas is, of course, visiting one of our many casinos. Who doesn’t like food, drinks, and entertainment, right? But a night of fun can turn into a night of pain and frustration should you ever end up injured from the…
Read MoreWhat Injuries Are Caused by a Slip and Fall Accident?
Many injuries are sustained through risk-taking. Usually, we understand the risk we are taking when we participate in activities that could result in injuries. For instance, going for a drive or playing contact sports. Those, while normal everyday activities, are inherently risky to some degree. We know about these risks, but take precautions against them;…
Read MoreCar Accidents at Las Vegas Intersections
One of the most dangerous areas of the road is the intersection. There are cars coming from four different directions, busy traffic and pedestrians, not to mention how often the people at these intersections can be distracted by their phones, kids, pets, or who knows what. That’s why when an accident happens at an intersection,…
Read MoreWhat Is Cerebral Palsy?
Although mistakes may happen in every industry, there are some occupations where a professional’s mistake can cost a person their life. The medical industry is one of these. When health professionals make an error, such as submitting the incorrect lab results or failing to notice a bowel leak, it can make a patient’s condition even…
Read MoreTruck Collisions from Blind Spots
Big rigs, tractor trailers, sixteen wheelers, whatever you call them the one type of vehicle all motorists want to avoid driving alongside on the roadway is a commercial truck. Everything about a large truck that makes it unique also makes it dangerous. While some of us may marvel at the size and weight of commercial…
Read MoreHow Brain Injuries Are Diagnosed
According to the CDC, it is estimated that 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of hospitalization for TBIs. When someone has been in a motor vehicle collision, or in an incident where there has been contact to the head or a whiplash-type event,…
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