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…
Since the introduction of the hepatitis A vaccine in the mid-1990s the disease has seen a significant decline in the United States. But in recent years significant outbreaks have raised concerns that…
Every year around the Fourth of July we hear stories about people being injured by fireworks. Some injuries result from foolish stunts, others from poor judgment, often involving alcohol. A report issued…
Swimming pools provide a great way to beat the Las Vegas heat, and most of the time, you can swim and enjoy yourself without incident. Unfortunately, however, some days at…
Although the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits tobacco smoking in many public venues, it specifically exempts from its restrictions gaming areas in casinos where minors are not permitted. As a result,…
Like many other states, Nevada has placed limits on how much a plaintiff can recover in some types of personal injury lawsuits. Under the guise of “tort reform,” such limits…
Police officers do risky work and often interact with dangerous people. Officers are sometimes injured on the job, and Nevada provides robust workers’ compensation coverage to ensure that their costs…
All sorts of businesses ask their clients to sign liability waivers before taking part in risky recreational activities. From bicycle tours to whitewater rafting and skydiving, companies protect themselves against…
Auto manufacturers have had a few things up their sleeves in recent years. After the unveiling of self-driving cars, the world stared in wonder as these vehicles began to hit…
They have served as comedic fodder on late-night talk shows for years, often depicting a hapless or distracted motorist trying to stammer out an explanation for a pivotal error in…
In-home caregivers provide many kinds of services to the people they serve. Personal caregivers help the elderly and people with disabilities with nonmedical needs, like bathing, cooking, and household chores.…
Last month in Las Vegas, a 20-year-old man was charged in the death of a grandmother and her granddaughter, with authorities alleging he was driving in the fatal hit-and-run crash…