Sean Claggett Gets Honorable Mentions From Court Room Network
Posted on May 21, 2020 in Firm News
Claggett & Sykes Law Firm’s own Sean Claggett has been named to two best of the best lists by Court Room View Network (CVN). First, Sean was named one of the decade’s best trial lawyers on CVN’s Who We’re Watching list. CVN says that after more than a decade of capturing trials for its streaming… read more
How Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Truck Accidents
Posted on May 21, 2020 in Personal Injury,Truck Accidents
Millions of commercial motor vehicles carry goods across state lines every day in the US. Although trucking companies and their employees have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their transports, they may act negligently in ways that cause accidents. In 2017, 4,657 fatal motor vehicle collisions involved large trucks. One of the most common… read more
How to File a Small Claims Case in Las Vegas
Posted on May 18, 2020 in Car Accident,Personal Injury
Many accidents, incidents and injuries qualify as small claims in Las Vegas, Nevada. Small claims is a division of the civil justice court that resolves cases that are worth less than a certain amount quickly and efficiently. In Clark County, the small claims courts only take claims that are worth less than $10,000. Small claims… read more
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Business Interruption Insurance
Posted on April 17, 2020 in Firm News
Many businesses have had to temporarily shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, about one-quarter of small businesses in the U.S. have already shut down. Another 40% expect to temporarily close within the next several weeks. Temporarily closing can financially devastate a business. If your business has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic,… read more
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote in Nevada’s Primary Election
Posted on April 16, 2020 in Firm News
With all that’s going on in the world, elections may not be on top of our minds. But it is election year and elections in Nevada are approaching quickly. Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has issued a press release announcing that, for the first time ever, Nevada’s primary election will be an all mail-in… read more
Nevada Legal and Financial Resources During Coronavirus
Posted on March 27, 2020 in Firm News
We know that many in our city are suddenly out of work or have had their hours cut significantly. There are a lot of people who need information on how to file for unemployment or other benefits, options if your landlord is threatening eviction, or how to get relief from other creditors. We will continue… read more
Coronavirus: How We Are Protecting Our Staff & Clients
Posted on March 27, 2020 in Firm News
Our priority right now is the safety of our clients, potential clients, and our staff. While we prefer to meet potential clients in person, the current situation requires a different approach. We provide numerous ways for you to contact us and convenient e-signature if we move forward with your case. Submit a Case Evaluation Form… read more
Hazardous Road Crashes in Las Vegas
Posted on March 17, 2020 in Car Accident,Personal Injury
Many people assume a car accident has to be the fault of one of the drivers. Human error is, after all, the number one cause of vehicle collisions in the U.S. Yet, not all accidents involve a driver’s fault – or even more than one driver. A single-vehicle car accident could involve just one car… read more
How Tech-Savvy Should Your Lawyer Be?
Posted on February 25, 2020 in Firm News
Ask These 4 Questions to Find the Best and Most Technologically-Competent Personal Injury Firm Dropped calls, missed deadlines, lost files. When lawyers make mistakes, their clients suffer the most. What clients might not realize is that these mistakes are often due to the lack or misuse of technology. Perhaps in the past, a good lawyer… read more
Hotel Injury Lawsuits in Las Vegas
Posted on February 20, 2020 in Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall Accidents
Staying at a hotel in Las Vegas can seem like the vacation of a lifetime…until you unexpectedly suffer an injury on the property. Although hotels and casinos have a legal obligation to ensure the reasonable safety of guests, many breach this duty to save time or money. Breaches of duty and acts of negligence can… read more