Construction workers in Nevada may have seen a bad head injury on the site firsthand that has brought home just how dangerous their job really is. According to Safety+Health magazine, traumatic brain injury statistics reinforce the personal experience of...
Month: September 2017
Man attacks NV businesses using ADA standards
Business owners in Nevada have a responsibility to the public to make sure their facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. According to the Department of Justice, the federal law that regulates this is the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Title III...
When litigation becomes complex
When an injury accident occurs, the injured person may be able to sue the other party for negligence in a Nevada district court, have the case heard by a judge or jury, and receive a judgment. However, some cases are not that simple.According to the National...
What do I need to appeal a civil judgment in Nevada?
When another person takes you to court claiming that your negligence led to his or her injury, the plaintiff has the burden of proof in a Nevada district court. However, as the defendant, you must also have convincing evidence on your side. If the judge...
When an accident damages the spinal cord
An injury to any part of your body may affect how you function on a day-to-day basis. With a broken arm, you may have trouble cooking, driving to your job in Nevada or other tasks. However, if you sustain a spinal cord injury, it could impair your ability to use one...
Network takes action in sexual harassment cases
To protect their businesses from sexual harassment claims, companies should have policies and procedures in place that directly address the process for handling complaints. From training to a reporting system and investigation protocol, employers must be prepared to...
How do the standards of review affect appeals?
You lost your case in a U.S. District Court in Nevada, but that does not necessarily mean it is time to give up. The appellate court system is set up to ensure that federal law has been followed. If any errors were made during your trial, you may have another...
Beyond slip and falls: Premises liability accidents
Most people probably understand that if there is a slick spot on the floor in a hotel, restaurant or other place of business in Nevada, someone such as an owner should be responsible for eliminating the hazard. A slip-and-fall accident can cause serious injuries,...