What You Should Know About Social Security Disability
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a federal program that helps workers who cannot work due to a physical or mental disability obtain financial benefits and health insurance coverage. Family members may also be eligible for benefits. The initial application process is difficult, and many people are not approved for SSDI on their…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Earns Spot on CVN’s “Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts”
Congratulations to our own Geordan Logan and Sean Claggett, whose 2022 case Roybal v. Louis Bellomo & SHAC LLC made Courtroom View Network’s (CVN) list of their Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts. We’d like to take a moment to thank CVN and talk a bit about this case. CVN is a news organization “dedicated…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Small Plane Accident in Las Vegas
In addition to having one of the busiest airports in the world, Las Vegas is home to smaller airports in Henderson and North Las Vegas. The skies are filled with commercial airliners, helicopters touring the area, and smaller private planes. It’s not uncommon for people to charter these smaller planes for flights to Reno or…
Read MoreInjured in a Reno Construction Site Accident? Read This
There is no shortage of construction in Reno. When construction is booming, there are going to be construction site accidents where people get injured. When this happens, knowing what to do next can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if the injuries are serious or if your injury-related pain just won’t go away. It’s important to…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for a Truck Tire Blowout Accident?
A tire blowing out while driving a truck can cause a serious accident. The resulting injuries can be just as serious and result in various complications, such as disability and missed time from work. If you were recently injured by a truck that suffered a tire blowout in Reno, NV and believe the incident was…
Read MoreTrauma from Las Vegas Bicycle Accidents: What You Need to Know
Las Vegas is famous for many reasons, most of them exciting and fun. With great weather most of the year (it’s a dry heat), many people enjoy outdoor activities in Las Vegas, such as riding bikes. While the city has made some progress on building more bike lanes and bike trails, it’s still not the…
Read MoreNevada Supreme Court Issues First Impression Ruling on Workers’ Right to Medical Marijuana
For more than 20 years, Nevada residents have had access to medical marijuana to some extent. Over time, this right (as well as access) has been expanded through a series of legislative moves and ballot measures; eventually, recreational marijuana was also legalized in the state for adults aged 21 and older. But because marijuana remains…
Read MoreSean Claggett Named a “Titan of Trial” by Trial Lawyers University
Trial Lawyers University, which runs webinars and seminars across the country for trial lawyers, has selected Sean Claggett as one of its inaugural “Titans of Trial” in 2022. Sean is one of only six attorneys to be given this honor. Trial Lawyers University was created to help trial lawyers hone their craft. The seminars feature…
Read MoreWhat Is Illegal Solicitation by Lawyers?
Choosing the right lawyer for an injury case is tough. There are a lot of choices out there (especially in Las Vegas). Lawyers are governed by many ethical rules. One of those rules controls when and how lawyers can solicit new clients. But that doesn’t mean that some less scrupulous people don’t try to bend…
Read MoreHow Severe Are Food Service Injuries?
Working in the food service industry is rough work. For every ounce of creativity in placing interesting food combinations on the table, there are hours and hours of preparation and perspiration. Food service workers regularly deal with sizzling foods, boiling liquids, splattering oil, and intense flames. Reno is home to many great restaurants and many…
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