NTSB Calling for Change After Las Vegas Speeding Accident That Killed 9
After a terrible accident that took the lives of nine people – eight in one family – the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending automakers install systems on all new vehicles that warn drivers when they go over the speed limit. They are also asking safety regulators to determine whether states can limit speeds…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Paralysis
One of the most devastating types of injuries we see in personal injury cases is paralysis. In addition to the obvious physical limitations it causes, paralysis causes severe mental stress and trauma. Having to suddenly rely on others for simple tasks and losing the choice and freedom of movement can be a tremendous shock to…
Read MoreUsing a Car or Booster Seat in an Uber, Lyft, or Shuttle
While Las Vegas is generally thought of as a destination for adults, plenty of families visit and bring young children. One consideration when traveling with small children is transportation and the issue of car seats and booster seats. In this blog, we’ll talk about the laws in Nevada regarding car and booster seats in public…
Read MoreDespite the Warm Weather, Winter IS Coming. Better Be Prepared
Reno is a great spot to visit or live year-round. If you’ve lived here a while, you’re likely used to winter conditions. If you’re visiting or new to the area, living in the cold and snow may be something new. Whether you’re a longtime Renoite or new to the area, it’s important to be prepared…
Read MoreLawsuits Are a Force for Good; Just Look at the Fortress Gun Safe Recall
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of biometric gun safes manufactured by Fortress Safe. The recall stems from a defect that allows the safe to be opened by unauthorized users. The safe uses biometrics – fingerprints – but the defect causes the safe to stay in default…
Read MoreSix Pool Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
Nothing is more refreshing than a cool dip in a glistening blue pool on a hot day. Both grown-ups and kids alike enjoy splashing around in the pool to cool off and unwind. You can play a classic hide-and-go-seek swimming pool game. Or maybe just coasting along on a floaty sipping a cold drink is…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Heat Exhaustion
Living and working in Las Vegas, you eventually get used to the heat (mostly). For tourists visiting in the summer months, the heat is always a shock. Working and playing outside in the summer temperatures can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two common but potentially serious dangers of…
Read MoreMy Child Has Been Injured at School: What Should I Do?
We send our kids to school with good faith that they will be taken care of by the teachers and other professionals onsite. Getting a call to say that your child has been injured is every parent’s worst nightmare. Kids will be kids, so maybe what happened was just an accident. Or maybe an instructor…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Wins Record $485 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict
In July, our trial team completed a trial in New Mexico where the jury returned a verdict of $485 million. We believe this is the largest single-plaintiff sexual abuse verdict ever. The case involved claims against a national healthcare company, Acadia Healthcare, Inc., for its involvement in placing children in a foster care home with a…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If I’m Injured by an Out-of-State Driver?
From paddleboarding the crystalline waters of Tahoe to skiing down a secret fluffy slope on Sierra Nevada mountains, indulging in boutique shopping along the Truckee River, or basking in the sun during our hundreds of days of sunshine per year, time flies when you’re having fun. Even after the sun sets, there’s still plenty to…
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