Personal Injury

How to File a Claim Against a Hotel or Casino

There are numerous types of accidents that can cause serious injuries, or even wrongful death, on hotel and casino properties in Las Vegas. If the property owner or manager’s negligence is responsible for your harm or a loved one’s fatal injuries, you may have the legal right to recover compensation. Here is how to file your claim. Step 1: Report the Accident Immediately after you are injured, report the accident to the hotel or casino manager or...
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Store Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident

Business owners that invite customers into their stores owe them a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and prevent foreseeable harm. When a store fails to meet this obligation and a slip and fall accident occurs, the business may be liable. A Store’s Duty When a store is open to the public, the business must keep customers safe from preventable harm. Slip and fall accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Still, if the store...
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What Is Failure to Mitigate Damages?

After a personal injury accident, you may suffer significant financial losses (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.). Under the law, you, however, have an obligation to “mitigate” or reduce your damages (losses) by doing what you can to recover. If you fail to mitigate damages, it can be used as a defense by the at-fault party to reduce their liability or payment to you. Duty to Mitigate Damages No matter the type of accident...
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What is PIP Coverage and How Does it Work?

Personal injury protection (PIP), also referred to as “no-fault insurance,” pays for medical bills and other accident-related expenses for you and your passengers after a collision. All drivers in Nevada are required to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance, but PIP coverage is optional. What Exactly Does PIP Cover? PIP helps pay for necessary medical expenses and other personal losses up to a certain percentage, regardless of who was at fault. For example: Operations Hospitalizations Ongoing...
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Headaches After a Car Accident

Headaches and migraines are fairly common following an auto accident, but you should seek medical attention as soon as you start experiencing symptoms. Never chalk it up to stress or something else since you could be suffering from a far more severe injury. Causes of Headaches After a Car Accident Debilitating headaches after an accident are generally referred to as “post-traumatic headaches.” Some common causes of post-traumatic headaches after an accident includes: Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain...
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