What 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…
Read MoreUS Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Consumers About Amazon Extension Cords
Warnings and recalls by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) help to show that products are defective. There is no requirement that the USPC issue a recall in order to be successful in a Las Vegas product liability claim. Our product liability lawyers regularly work with safety experts who understand why the products you…
Read MoreAviation Accidents in Reno Nevada
Many visitors who love casinos and traveling fly into Reno instead of driving or taking the train. The main airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, which is managed by the Reno Stead Airport. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the second largest airport in the state after Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (though it’ll always…
Read MoreHow Can an Expert Witness Help My Las Vegas Truck Accident Case?
Accidents with commercial trucks are nearly always much more serious than accidents with passenger vehicles. Everything is worse – the intensity of the crash, the damage to your vehicle, and the severity of your injuries. When the accident wasn’t your fault, working out legal claims and financial compensation can be difficult and stressful, too. Depending…
Read MoreHow Safe Are Vehicle Backup Cameras?
Putting your vehicle in reverse and backing out of a driveway or parking spot can be a risky maneuver – it’s difficult to see behind your own car because of its various blind spots, no matter if it’s a big truck or small hybrid. Manufacturers began voluntarily adding rear-view backup cameras to their vehicles (usually…
Read MoreThe Hazards and Dangers of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a common piece of equipment used on construction sites that allow workers to perform tasks at higher elevations, typically one or more stories up. Sometimes called “aerial lifts” scissor lifts are sort of a mobile scaffolding that can move from place to place, rather than the type that stays in place until…
Read MoreIs a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Considered Medical Malpractice?
Expectant parents trust that during the labor and delivery process, the medical team will take every precaution to ensure a safe and healthy birth. This includes anticipating and responding properly to emergencies and complications. When they fail to do so, and your child suffers a birth injury, you have the right to hold the negligent…
Read MoreClaggett & Sykes Law Firm Celebrates Grand Opening of Reno Office with Donations to The Children’s Cabinet and Sierra Nevada Journeys
Partners William Sykes, Sean Claggett, and Matt Granda at new Reno office (Credit: Marco Hernando, OneSeven Agency) On Thursday evening, Claggett & Sykes Law Firm hosted a grand opening party for its new Reno office to celebrate the expansion of its Las Vegas office while introducing itself to the Reno community. The event consisted…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
In March of 2022, dash camera footage was released showing the driver of an 18-wheeler nodding off before crashing into two cars on the side of the road, and seriously injuring another individual who was changing a tire. That individual wound up pinned between his car and a concrete median. It was last reported that…
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