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Claiming Compensation for Accidents Involving Ride-Sharing Companies in Las Vegas
As ride-sharing companies have become increasingly popular throughout Nevada, determining legal responsibility for injuries sustained in accidents involving Uber or Lyft vehicles can be confusing for motorists. Lyft Ride-Sharing Insurance Who may be responsible for injury and property damage involving a Lyft vehicle will depend on whether the ride-sharing vehicle was logged onto the… Read More »
I-15 Express Lanes Las Vegas – Know the Rules
The I-15 express lanes are designated lanes on I-15 that run parallel to the Las Vegas Strip. They span from Sahara Avenue to Silverado Ranch Boulevard. The express lanes are separated from the general purpose lanes by double solid white lines. Speed limits in the express lanes are the same as the general purpose… Read More »
HOV and Carpool Lanes – Know the Rules
Nevada law allows for the creation of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (“HOV”) and Carpool Lanes. In Las Vegas, HOV and Carpool Lanes span from Ann Road, in the northwest part of town, and conclude at the Spaghetti Bowl. The overall goal of HOV Lanes and Carpool Lanes is to reduce peak period travel time… Read More »
Understanding Medical Malpractice and When You Might Have a Legal Claim
Medical malpractice refers to incidents where patients experience harm at the hands of a medical professional, like a doctor, nurse or hospital, who has failed to provide the appropriate degree of care. It’s important to note, however, that medical malpractice does not cover every mistake made by a doctor, or cases where a patient… Read More »
Tragic Local Accident Blamed on Excessive Speed
An accident in Las Vegas has resulted in fatal injuries to two people. Authorities believe that speed was a major factor in the crash. Read on to learn more about the accident, and contact a knowledgeable Las Vegas personal injury lawyer if you’ve been hurt in an accident. Crash on Rainbow Boulevard The recent… Read More »
Everything You Need to Know about Slip & Fall Cases
Getting injured in a slip-and-fall accident can leave you with serious injuries and serious costs. If you’ve been hurt in a slip-and-fall accident in Nevada, you may have a legal right to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Find out what you absolutely need to know about slip-and-fall claims in Nevada below, and contact… Read More »
Construction Accident Kills Las Vegas Resident
Construction sites hold countless threats to worker safety. When property owners, supervisors, or independent contractors fail to provide the safety measures necessary to keep workers safe when doing dangerous work, their lives may be put at risk. A recent accident on a Las Vegas construction site has left one man dead. The accident was… Read More »
New Research Shows the Increased Risks Associated with Texting and Driving
Common sense dictates that looking down at a phone to read or write a message while behind the wheel isn’t safe to do, but surprisingly little research has been done on just how risky it is to text or talk on the phone while driving. A newly-released study examines just how much of a… Read More »
Important Requirements When Filing Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Anyone who is severely harmed because of the professional negligence of their physician may be entitled to compensation if they follow the rules for medical malpractice lawsuits. In a recent case involving a man who developed complications from surgical procedure, the court issued a ruling dismissing the lawsuit, not on its merits but mainly… Read More »
Proposed Amendment to State Senate Bill Includes Strict Provisions for Ride Sharing Companies
Earlier this year, the Nevada Legislature voted to pass Senate Bill 226, which seeks to revise provisions related to transportation network organizations, including ridesharing entities like Uber and Lyft. However, the bill was not met without contention – it drew significant fire from ridesharing organizations and allies who argued that the amendment would help… Read More »
