Acts of Workplace Violence Are Increasing, Especially Against Women
When you sustain a serious injury at work or while in the course of your job duties, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits. This is true even if you are partially responsible for your own injuries, though there are exceptions to that rule. Depending on the circumstances, one of those exceptions could potentially be acts…
Read MoreNevada Is Making Drunk Drivers Pay – Literally
Typically in a drunk driving lawsuit, the liable party has to pay compensation for the injuries, physical damages, and pain and suffering to the victim. One might think this to be a deterrent enough for people to avoid driving under the influence, and yet hundreds of people die every year due to drunk driving accidents.…
Read MoreCan You Appeal if an ALJ Denies Your Disability Benefits?
It’s not uncommon for first-time applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to be denied. The reasons vary but can include not having worked long enough to qualify for benefits or not having enough medical evidence to prove an impairment or disability. If you are deemed ineligible for disability benefits for any reason, you…
Read MoreRecalls for Auto Defects Are Getting Out of Control
In today’s global economy, consumers have access to millions of products at just the click of a button. At the same time, there are more and more product recalls due to defects, too. The number of people impacted is significant. For example, more than 30 million cars were included in a May 2023 airbag recall…
Read MoreThe Cause of Most Crane Accidents Probably Isn’t What You Think
A row of cranes outlined against the skyline at sunup or sundown can be a spectacular sight. Beyond a good photo op, construction is a good sign of prosperity and progress for a community. Cranes are equipped to carry large loads to construction sites in precarious places. The sheer size of the equipment required to…
Read MoreHow to Appeal Your Social Security Disability Insurance Denial
SSDI, which stands for Social Security Disability Insurance, is a vital program that provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities. Administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSDI offers financial support to eligible individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability. In Nevada, SSDI serves as a crucial lifeline for individuals facing…
Read MoreBrain Trauma from Motorcycle Accidents Is a Global Issue
Motorcycle ridership is up all around the world. Reasons for increased ridership include heavy traffic on overcrowded roads as well as roadways that are difficult to navigate in conventional, four-wheel vehicles. With today’s soaring gas prices, motorcycles’ low fuel consumption is another attractive selling point. Besides – motorcycles are fun to ride. They’re fast, light,…
Read MoreWhat Is an Independent Medical Exam?
If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim due to a work-related injury in Nevada, you may have heard about an independent medical exam (IME). If you are wondering what is the purpose of this exam, you have come to the right place. Claggett & Sykes’ team of workers’ compensation attorneys in Las Vegas or…
Read MoreHow Do Reno Personal Injury Lawyers Choose a Jury for My Case?
Most personal injury cases settle and never go to trial. Trials are risky for both sides and can be very expensive. And it takes a long time to get to trial. So why would we want to be a trial law firm? Insurance companies pay attention to which law firms take cases to trial and…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?
Multi-vehicle pileup accidents happen across cities like Las Vegas all the time. Still, determining liability can be a challenge when so many vehicles are involved. If you have been involved in a multi-vehicle pileup and are wondering who may be liable, our Las Vegas car accident attorneys at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm can assist…
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