Las Vegas civil lawsuits that spring from car accidents, premises liability or other types of personal injury are all tort actions. A tort, as explained by the Cornell University’s Legal Information Institute, is defined as a civil wrong that is legally...
Month: November 2014
Driver runs red light, kills Henderson woman
Successfully bringing a personal injury lawsuit in Las Vegas can involve many different types of evidence, including eyewitness statements, security camera footage and law enforcement records. In cases involving car accidents, official determinations on whether the...
What are the initial requirements for a class action lawsuit?
Civil legal issues involving a large group of people are sometimes litigated through class action suits. Simply having numerous parties does not, however, guarantee that this is a viable option; certain prerequisites must be met in order for a group to pursue class...
Las Vegas crash leaves 1 teen dead
Teenagers often feel invincible, especially when they are behind the wheel of a car. This can sometimes become exacerbated within Las Vegas’ city limits, as it is a place known for its fun night life and exciting tourist attractions. When teenagers take this...
What are fiduciary duties?
Fiduciary duties are often discussed in regards to large corporations, such as those headquartered in Las Vegas. According to excerpts on the topic, provided by the website for Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, fiduciary duties are...
Trial verdicts are not always the end of the case
There are many situations in which a personal injury, commercial or product liability trial may result in unfair outcomes. When this occurs, we at the Aldrich Law Firm provide Las Vegas residents with the guidance they need to obtain just legal verdicts.Depending on...
Las Vegas breach of contract suit follows criminal conviction
In some instances, a criminal investigation can reveal or support behavior that is grounds for a civil lawsuit. As a result, it is not uncommon for Las Vegas residents and businesses to pursue civil litigation against parties who are facing criminal trials or those...