Premises Liability
Holding Casinos Accountable for Near-Drowning Claims
One of the most popular things to do when visiting Las Vegas is hanging out at the hotel pool. With warm weather most of the year, pools in Las Vegas are typically open from April through October. But, when you combine sun, water, and things like long nights and alcohol, lounging at the pool presents…
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 MoreWhat Is a Negligent Security Claim?
What do casinos, hotel pools, waterparks, and nightclubs have in common? They are all properties that require an appropriate level of security. No matter what the type of establishment, every property should be safe and secure, whether it is open to the public or private. Inadequate security can cause you to become a victim to…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Slip and Fall
Every year, over one million people are injured from slips, trips, and falls in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control. Slip and falls can lead to a wide range of injuries, including sprains, strains, broken bones, spinal cord damage, and head trauma. These injuries can completely disrupt your life, which is why…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Lawyer for You Without the Stress
Let’s be honest, no one wants to hire a lawyer. If you need a lawyer, you’re probably going through a tough time and trying to find the right lawyer just adds to the stress. There are a lot of lawyers out there to choose from. Not every attorney is right for every client, and not…
Read MoreHotel Injury Lawsuits in Las Vegas
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 MoreInjured After an Elevator or Escalator Malfunction
Stepping onto an elevator or escalator should not end in catastrophic injuries, yet this is exactly what happens to hundreds of victims each year. Elevator and escalator malfunctions can lead to disasters such as falls down shafts or limbs stuck in escalator belts. Defective and dangerous equipment, poor maintenance, and negligent property owners contribute to…
Read MoreWhat Is The Duty of Care Standard in Nevada?
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 MoreWet Floor Sign Laws in Nevada
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 MoreAnabel Sarabia on behalf of the Estate of Angelina Erives v. Platinum Property Management, LLC
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…
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