What Obligations Does an Employer Have to Help an Injured Employee?
Employers in Nevada have a number of obligations related to injured employees. One way to break down the obligations is to look at each of them according to when they…
Lane Departure Detection and Other Car Safety Features
Auto safety features have become increasingly more sophisticated over the last decade. Modern cars are often equipped with advanced equipment like rear-facing cameras, front and side obstacle detection, blind spot…
Getting Back to Work After a Serious Hand Injury
Hand injuries can be crippling, and for anyone who works with their hands—most people—such injuries can have serious career consequences. If the injury happened at work, workers’ compensation insurance should…
What Out-of-Pocket Costs Can a Workers’ Comp Claimant Face?
Getting injured while on the job in Nevada entitles workers to insurance coverage under their insurers’ workers’ compensation program. Once a valid claim is started, the insurer will pay for…
Personal Injuries at the Gym in Nevada
Although the safety of workout equipment is constantly improving, the reality is that doing any sort of physical activity involves a degree of risk. Working out at a gym is…
How Safe Are Trampoline Parks?
Indoor and outdoor trampoline parks have become a popular place to play for kids as well as adults. In addition to being fun, jumping on a trampoline can be good exercise,…
Falls From Ladders: Who Is Liable?
Falls are significant cause of injury and death, both at home and at work. Ladders are involved in many of these injuries. Falling from a height increases the likelihood of severe…
Mistakes to Avoid After an Auto Accident in Nevada
Being in a serious car accident can have long-term consequences, especially for someone who has been injured and faces a long road to recovery. Amidst the fear and pain that…
Can a Dog Bite Victim Be Blamed?
Many dog attacks feel like they happened out of the blue, when a seemingly docile animal suddenly turns aggressive. Sometimes the facts of a dog bite lend themselves to the…
Personal Injuries at Sporting Venues
There are a number of sources of personal injury at major sporting venues like stadiums and basketball arenas. Like any other public venue, sporting arenas can have physical problems that…
Cognitive Bias in Medical Diagnoses
Cognitive bias is a common characteristic of human psychology. The idea is that people like to be right, and will sometimes perceive information in a way that confirms their existing…
Cyclists Face Significant “Dooring” Risk From Parked Cars
Riding along side parked cars is one of the riskier circumstances a cyclist can encounter on the road. “Dooring” happens when a driver or driver-side passenger swings open his or…