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If you are injured in a personal injury accident, you have the right to hold the liable party accountable by filing a claim. However, several states apply the law of contributory negligence to personal injury cases, which can significantly impact a victim’s compensation. Contributory Negligence Defined Under a pure contributory negligence system, when a plaintiff (victim) is found partially at fault for an accident that caused their injury, they cannot recover any compensation, even if they were...

Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous and the cause of nine deaths every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, many states, including Nevada, have enacted distracted driving laws to promote safety and penalize these dangerous driving behaviors. Ban on Handheld Devices In October 2011, Nevada’s cell phone law (SB 140) went into effect, prohibiting a person from manually typing text into a cell phone or similar device and sending or reading...

When a bicyclist is passing a car on the right, they can get “right hooked” if the vehicle turns immediately in front of them or crashes into them while turning. In the majority of these cases, the driver is at fault, but here is how liability is determined. Evidence of Negligence Nevada is an “at-fault” state, which means the party who causes a collision is responsible for damages. Therefore, when an accident is reported to an insurance...

If your child gets injured due to a daycare’s negligence, you have legal options for holding them accountable. Even if you signed a waiver of liability, which most daycare providers require, they are typically not enforceable in court. What To Do Immediately After a Daycare Injury Once you are notified that your child was injured while at daycare, it is critical to seek medical care if they have not already been transported to the hospital. Even if...

Las Vegas sees millions of visitors each year, especially along The Strip. While most come to have a good time, it is still critical to be extra vigilant when it comes to personal safety. Here are some tips on how to stay safe on The Strip. #1. Stay Aware of Your Surroundings When walking, especially, remain on the lookout for red lights as there are many driveways up and down The Strip. These can easily go unnoticed,...