Las Vegas Litigation Law Blog
Are some dog breeds more likely to bite?
Certain dog breeds have an aggressive reputation. But do the numbers back up the perceived likelihood that an animal will bite? Review the research and learn more about seeking financial recovery after a dog bite injury. Dog bite studies Forbes cited federal dog...
Nevada sees sharp uptick in red light crash fatalities
The point of a traffic light is to regulate the flow of vehicles and prevent motorists from colliding in high-traffic areas, but these lights only work if drivers acknowledge and respond to them. New research indicates that many drivers across Nevada and the nation...
Safety features can cause people to drive distractedly
As automakers add more safety features into vehicles, you may feel like your car can drive itself. While cruise control has been around for a while, newer technologies like adaptive cruise control or lane-assist can control your vehicle when it gets too close to an...
Injuries taking you out of your comfort state
The bright lights and buzz of the Las Vegas Strip can be exhilarating! But nothing will take the wind out of your vacation faster than getting injured. If you’re hurt away from home, the repercussions could go beyond a ruined holiday. Getting injured on vacation comes...
Legionella bacteria found in Atlanta hotel
Nevada residents may be aware that at least one death has been attributed to a recent outbreak of Legionnaire's disease at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed 13 cases of the disease and identified a further 66 probable...
Most accident-prone vehicle is the Subaru Crosstrek
According to an Insurify survey, the Subaru Crosstrek is the one vehicle in the U.S. that sees the most at-fault accidents. Nevada residents should know that Insurify, an auto insurance comparison site, has gathered statistics from more than 1.6 million insurance...
Lawsuit arises over woman bitten by Wayne Newton’s pet monkey
Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton was one of the defendants named in a lawsuit filed with the Nevada State Court on Aug. 7. The plaintiff is the mother of a girl who was allegedly bitten by Newton's pet monkey during a tour of the Casa de Shenandoah. This incident...
Actor Wil Wheaton files breach of contract lawsuit
Nevada residents may know Wil Wheaton as the actor who played Wesley Crusher in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation" and himself in several episodes of "The Big Bang Theory". The 47-year-old is widely respected in the entertainment industry for his professional approach,...
Various types of slip and fall claims
A Nevada resident who slips, trips and/or falls on another's property may be able to file an injury claim. There are various types of slip-and-fall claims; these cases could arise from different forms of negligence on the property owner's part.Property owners have a...
How to avoid distracted driving
Distracted driving is a major problem in Nevada and nationwide. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 3,166 Americans were killed by distracted drivers in 2017. In order to reduce the risk of distracted driving accidents, traffic...
