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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,...

To hold another party responsible for a personal injury in Nevada, you and your Las Vegas personal injury lawyer must be able to prove that their negligence is what caused it. However, for another party to be considered negligent, they must have owed the plaintiff (victim) a duty of care. What is Duty of Care? A duty of care refers to an individual’s legal obligation to exercise “reasonable care” that another ordinary person would in the same...

Anesthesia is a critical part of surgery and other procedures. However, there are risks, and a patient can suffer severe brain damage when an error is made. How Brain Damage Can Happen From Anesthesia Most of the risks associated with anesthesia are minor and temporary— for instance, nausea, vomiting, chills, confusion, or a sore throat. In rare cases, however, catastrophic anesthesia errors can happen when medical professionals fail to monitor patients closely. The brain needs constant blood...