What Is a Personal Injury Annuity?
In a successful personal injury lawsuit, whether it settles out of court or goes all the way to trial, the defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff compensation for the…
Whistleblower Protections for Nevada Public Employees
The decision to go to authorities with complaints about an employer’s wrongful or illegal behavior is never an easy one. Whistleblower statutes attempt to reduce the hazards involved with coming…
Common Reasons Social Security Disability Benefits May Be Denied
Someone who endures a significant personal injury often relies on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to help make ends meet. It can come as a shock when SSDI benefits are…
How Defendants May Use Bankruptcy to Avoid Paying Judgments
Defendants in personal injury lawsuits can end up owing the plaintiff a significant amount of compensation, whether as part of a settlement or as a consequence of a court judgment.…
Does Bad Weather Excuse Bad Driving?
Everyone who has driven in heavy rain probably has noticed a perplexing tendency of some drivers to simply ignore the weather. Racing along at “dry weather” speeds during rain ignores…
Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers Warn of Issues That May Harm Your Lawsuit
When you’re under the umbrella of litigation, it may feel like everything is under a microscope. In many instances, this is true. Whether you’ve brought a lawsuit against someone else,…
Landlord Obligations to Control Pests
Some natural pests seem to be a permanent feature of urban life. Back-yard rats, nibbling bed bugs, and the occasional poisonous spider are all things a tenant can encounter, especially…
Filing Lawsuits Against Out-of-State Defendants in Nevada
Tens of millions of visitors come to Las Vegas each year, many of whom come from other states. Accidents involving out-of-town visitors raise questions about how someone who lives in Las…
Can My Employer Fire Me for What I Post on Social Media?
In the era of social media, workers are increasingly discovering that the things they post online can come back to haunt them in various ways. Losing a job over a…
Defamation Under Nevada Law
Lies and misinformation spread in public forums can have disastrous consequences for a person’s career and personal life. Defamation is an umbrella concept covering legal theories that allow someone who…
The State of Employment at Will in Nevada
Nevada is an at-will employment state, which means that by default, an employer or employee can end an employment relationship with or without cause, and without further obligation to the…
The Types of Negligence Recognized in Nevada
Negligence is a commonly used legal standard in many kinds of lawsuits, including personal injury cases. For non-lawyers who are researching their legal options, negligence can be a confusing topic.…