Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
For some people, being able to drive is one of the most exhilarating experiences ever. There is no better feeling than having the ability to go wherever you want to go, whenever you want to go. However, that freedom of independence comes with a price. For many people, that price is paid everyday by sharing…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Law Firm Named to 2021 Inc. 5000 List
NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Claggett & Sykes Law Firm has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit,…
Read MoreNumerous Claggett & Sykes Lawyers Selected to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Super Lawyers List We are pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been selected to the 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of lawyers in the Mountain States (Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming). Sean Claggett – selected to the Super Lawyers…
Read MoreFourth of July Safety Tips
With Fourth of July right around the corner, we want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Many of us will spend the holiday cooking out, swimming, and enjoying the fireworks. Here are some friendly reminders on how to enjoy all of that safely this weekend. Cooking Out Grill outside. Don’t put your grill…
Read MoreWhy Computers May Handle Your Next Property Damage Claim
The nation’s second largest auto insurance company, GEICO, announced it would start using artificial intelligence (AI) in its auto claim and repair process. GEICO will use AI technology from a company named Tractable to review property damage estimates. GEICO promises quicker, more accurate estimates for its customers using AI and hopes to greatly speed up the claims process. …
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Corner
What happens if you’re involved in a car wreck on the way to a workers’ compensation doctor’s appointment? This occurs more often than one might think. You are driving to a doctor’s appointment or physical therapy appointment for your workers’ compensation claim, and BANG! Someone rear ends your vehicle! What happens if you have new…
Read MoreOn-the-Job Accident Statistics
Every day, you go to work and perform the essential duties of your job, never expecting a shift to end in a serious or catastrophic personal injury. Yet hundreds of workers in Las Vegas, Nevada suffer injuries in on-the-job accidents each year. Most accidents that cause serious and fatal worker injuries are preventable, and qualify…
Read MoreHow Is the Settlement Divided in a Nevada Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death represents the worst possible outcome of another person’s negligence – a fatal injury. Although no amount of money can ever reimburse a family for losing a member, a wrongful death lawsuit in Nevada can provide the funds a grieving family needs to pay for related bills and relieve stress when it comes to…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in Medical Malpractice Cases in Nevada?
Medical malpractice is one of the most complicated types of civil claims. It involves unique laws, statutes and legal requirements for winning a case, such as testimony from an expert medical witness. Most injured patients need legal representatives to help them file and pursue medical malpractice claims. One of the many tasks an attorney can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Nevada?
Medical malpractice is a type of civil claim you may have if a health care provider, such as a doctor or hospital, failed to fulfill the medical standards of care while providing treatment, resulting in an injury or illness. Medical malpractice is a complicated area of personal injury law, with many statutes specifically related to…
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