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Playground Defects Put Las Vegas Children At Risk of Sustaining Injuries
Getting bumps and bruises while running and playing is part of being a kid, but serious injuries can be prevented simply by ensuring that our playgrounds are free of hazards and defects. There are roughly 700 playgrounds throughout Clark County, and unfortunately, many of them have been ignored by those who are responsible for maintaining...
Read MoreWhat are the Legal Rights for Victims of Violent Crimes in Las Vegas?
Whether it’s a night out at one of Las Vegas’s renowned casinos or a quick stop at the pharmacy, people should feel safe going about their business. Unfortunately, due to the crime rate in Las Vegas, this is often not the case. Unsuspecting people throughout the city are often targeted in robberies, random acts of...
Read MoreDespite Crackdowns Drunk Driving Still a Threat to Public Safety
In a recent incident reported by 13 Action News, one person was killed, and two others injured, while waiting for an RTC bus near Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard. The three individuals were struck by a suspected drunk driver who reportedly drove onto the curb. The RTC stop at Sahara and Nellis was set behind...
Read MoreHow Safe is Las Vegas for Bicyclists? A Personal Injury Lawyer Explains
Many residents and visitors of Las Vegas prefer to get around by bicycle. For some residents, a bicycle may be their only way to get around. In 2016, approximately 10.5 percent of Las Vegas households didn’t own any vehicles. Just a year earlier, the city ranked No. 3 in the nation for being the most...
Read MoreLas Vegas Attorney Discusses Pursuing Personal Injury Claim with Limited Options
Not all cases of personal injury are as clear-cut as we’d like to think. Sometimes, determining where negligence occurred takes some digging. Without witnesses or a recollection of what happened, injury victims may be limited on their options. Mystery surrounding a recent injury In a recent incident reported by Fox 5, a man celebrating New Year’s Eve in...
Read MoreLas Vegas Attorney Discusses Why You Should Always Seek Medical Attention After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian crashes can happen quickly with little time to react. These accidents can be overwhelming, and if you’re able to get back up without any complications, seeking medical treatment may be the last thing on your mind. That’s what happened recently near the Las Vegas Strip, according to Kolo News Now. Six pedestrians were struck when the back end...
Read MoreLiability in a String of Violent Robberies in Las Vegas, An Attorney Discusses
It can happen to anyone at any time. One moment you could be going about your business, the next, you could be assaulted, robbed or car-jacked. The pain and suffering of such a violent robbery can be devastating and last a lifetime. That’s what happened to a 78-year-old man who was simply visiting his favorite...
Read MoreCasino Assaults and Lack of Security – Las Vegas Attorney Explains Risks
In September, a heated fight broke out in the parking lot of a California casino. Shortly after, one of the men involved assaulted someone he believed to be involved in the altercation. The victim was knocked down, hit his head on the concrete, and later died of his injuries. The assault in review Allegedly, Morgan Lewis...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents on the Rise In Las Vegas
The Nevada Department of Public Safety announced this year that the efforts made by that agency and others had contributed to a drop in the total number of fatalities on Nevada roads in 2017. The state had 24 fewer traffic deaths than the year before, a welcome shift that came even while the population of the state...
Read MoreFlaming Drinks Invite Amusement & Danger In Las Vegas
Some patrons of bars today are only interested in a simple beer or shot of liquor, but others seek new and exciting blended drinks that will provide a unique taste experience. One way to make a drink interesting has proven to be fire; a controlled blend of highly flammable liquors, exposed to flame for a brief...
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