Nevada Car Insurance Requirements
Posted on June 21, 2019 in Car Accident,Personal Injury
Nevada operates under a “fault” car accident system, which dictates the rules surrounding auto insurance and who pays for the damage resulting from car accidents. In fault-based states, the court decides which driver is at fault in causing the accident. This driver is responsible for the damages caused by the accident. The injured driver involved… read more
What Is The Duty of Care Standard in Nevada?
Posted on June 20, 2019 in Personal Injury,Premises Liability
Duty of care is a phrase used within personal injury law that communicates the concept of responsibility. This responsibility is to behave in a way that does not actively, or indirectly harm other individuals. Duty of care is always active; that is, every individual must be responsible for their own actions in settings that could… read more
Posted on May 14, 2019 in Personal Injury,Premises Liability
Nevada is one of the most popular tourist states in the U.S. thanks to Las Vegas, and millions of people visit Las Vegas’ casinos every year. Slip and fall accidents may at first sound like minor issues, but the reality is that these incidents account for roughly one million emergency room visits every year, and… read more
Can Anesthesia Malpractice Cause Brain Damage?
Posted on May 10, 2019 in brain injury,Personal Injury
Anesthesia is a vital part of modern medical treatment, allowing patients to undergo complex surgical procedures that would be otherwise too painful to endure. Anesthesia comes in many forms, but essentially all forms of anesthesia exist to dull pain sensations and lull a patient into an unconscious state so he or she can safely receive… read more
Anabel Sarabia on behalf of the Estate of Angelina Erives v. Platinum Property Management, LLC
Posted on May 9, 2019 in Firm News
The family of an 11-year old girl who was shot and killed in her home during a drive by shooting in 2018 is filing a suit against the HOA. The intended targets of the drive by shooting lived in the house next door and were known gang members who rented the house. Police had responded… read more
Will My Auto Insurance Cover Aftermarket Parts?
Posted on May 8, 2019 in Car Accident,Personal Injury
If your vehicle needs repairs, you may need to purchase replacement parts. Ideally, you should purchase parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that supplied the original parts to your vehicle. However, this is not always possible, and aftermarket parts may be necessary for some repair jobs. Additionally, many aftermarket parts come from the same… read more
Nevada Car Inspection Laws 2019
Posted on April 14, 2019 in Personal Injury
Every Nevada vehicle owner must follow the state’s laws concerning vehicle inspections. Whether you plan to move to Nevada, purchase your first vehicle in Nevada, or purchase an out-of-state vehicle as a Nevada resident, you must ensure your vehicle meets Nevada’s inspection laws. The laws apply to all Nevada vehicles, including those purchased out of… read more
Can Social Media Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
Posted on April 11, 2019 in Firm News
Almost every personal injury lawyer will advise clients to avoid posting to social media accounts during their personal injury cases. The reason for this is simple: it is very easy for anyone to find anyone else’s social media profiles online, and the content a person posts could easily conflict with his or her claims in… read more
What to Expect from a Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
Posted on April 10, 2019 in brain injury,Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. These injuries also have unpredictable effects; no two brain injury cases are the same and two people who suffer similar TBIs will likely have vastly different experiences when it comes to the severity of their symptoms, how long those symptoms… read more
What Are Las Vegas’ Open Container Laws?
Posted on March 20, 2019 in Firm News
If you have visited the Las Vegas Strip recently, you have undoubtedly noticed the frequency with which visitors to our beautiful city seem to be walking with open containers. Some of those visitors may leave casino and pool areas with drinks, while others bring their own. This begs the question: what are Las Vegas’ open… read more