A Landlord’s Liability for Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Some renters struggle to get much in the way of service from their landlords. For one reason or another, some landlords simply refuse to take responsibility for maintenance problems that…
Should You Join a Class-Action Lawsuit?
We’ve all encountered plenty of advertising by law firms looking for potential plaintiffs in a wide variety of class-action lawsuits. Asbestos-related illnesses, defective medical implants, and questionable auto brakes have…
Interesting Product Recalls from 2018
Consumer product recalls often offer interesting insights into the concerns manufacturers have about the risk of injury posed by their products. Recalls happen when a flaw in a product’s design…
Common Sources of Infant Head Injuries
It’s commonly understood that an infant’s skull, and therefore the infant’s brain as well, is extremely delicate for the first year to year and a half of life. Before the…
Is Lead Poisoning Still With Us?
It’s tempting to think of lead poisoning as a problem that’s largely of a bygone era, when paint in old buildings caused widespread problems for children. But the truth is…
Hit by Debris from a Truck in Nevada
Trucks carrying gravel, construction debris, and other loose material are supposed to have covers that keep their cargoes safely under control. But accidents still happen, and some operators are more…
Nevada Supreme Court Awards Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits to Widow of Former Reno Police Officer
If an employee dies as a result of a work-related injury or illness, the employee’s surviving family members are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. But it’s not always easy…
What to Do if Your Neighbor Keeps an Unsafe Dog
Dangerous dogs can threaten more than just physical injuries. They can also be a significant source of anxiety and stress. When a neighbor’s dog is known to have vicious and…
Nighttime Risks to Las Vegas Residents
Las Vegas is a famously bright city at night. Yet being a pedestrian at night is considerably more dangerous than during the day. According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic…
How Social Media Use Can Endanger a Workers’ Comp Claim
A workers’ compensation claim can begin a complex and lengthy process. Especially when the injury is severe and involves high costs, an insurer’s claims adjusters will constantly search for ways…