The popularity of the ride-sharing service phenomenon of companies like Uber and Lyft has exploded throughout the country, and they’re in particularly high demand in cities like Las Vegas. The majority of miles logged by ride-sharing drivers are traveled without incident, but in some cases, a driver could be in a car accident while you’re the passenger. If this happens, you’ll need to contact a car crash attorney in Las Vegas to help advise you, because these...
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The machines we use to go about our lives each day don’t seem dangerous. We don’t think twice about getting in our cars to drive to and from work, but it’s the most dangerous thing the majority of Americans do on a given day. If you frequent Las Vegas, taking an escalator at the hotel or casino is part of your routine. You may want to think twice about taking the escalator next time because if something...
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Dogs are commonly referred to as a man’s best friend, providing an endless amount of love and companionship. Unfortunately, even the most harmless dogs can cause severe injuries. If your dog bites someone, or you and your pet were injured by someone else’s dog, make sure to contact an experienced Las Vegas dog bite attorney to learn what legal actions you can take! Dog Bite Facts According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.5 million...
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Driving in Nevada can be dangerous, especially in cities like Las Vegas. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, between 2012 and 2016, 540 fatal accidents occurred while another 1688 accidents resulting in serious injury occurred. In response, Nevada is working on the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in an attempt to eliminate automobile fatalities. Car accidents are often described as unavoidable accidents, but the truth is that the majority of auto accidents are avoidable....
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There are different schools of thought when it comes to determining which party can claim for damages in an accident. Pure Contributory Fault follows harsh rules that make it difficult for plaintiffs to claim for damages if they are at all responsible. On the other end of the spectrum is Pure Comparative Fault, which allows a plaintiff who was almost entirely to blame for an accident, to claim for damages. Somewhere in the middle lies Modified Comparative...
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