Blog: Accidents & Lawsuits

A refreshing dip in a luxury resort pool is a major highlight for anyone visiting Nevada. From the sprawling aquatic complexes on the Las Vegas Strip to the tranquil hotel pools in Reno, these amenities promise relaxation and fun. Unfortunately, a perfect vacation can shatter in an instant when a preventable accident occurs in or …

Patients who received a Bard PowerPort catheter expected the device to make treatment easier, but for some, the device may have caused serious problems. The PowerPort is a medical device designed to provide reliable access to the bloodstream for chemotherapy and other long-term medical treatments, helping reduce the burden of repeated IV placements and painful …

If you or a loved one suffered serious health complications after using kratom products, it can be difficult to know where to turn for answers. Many consumers purchased kratom believing it was a safe, natural product, only to later experience unexpected health problems ranging from addiction and withdrawal symptoms to seizures, liver damage, hospitalization, and …

For decades, millions of women used chemical hair relaxers as part of their regular beauty routines, often beginning in childhood or adolescence and continuing for years. Hair relaxers have been particularly popular among African American women, for whom the products have long been marketed as a means of achieving straighter, more “manageable” hair. These women …

The moments after a child is struck by a vehicle on a residential street are some of the most disorienting any parent or family member can experience. Quick, clear action during the first hours can have a significant impact on both the child’s recovery and on any future legal claim. Neighborhood streets often produce these …

Of all the common car accident types, left-turn crashes generate some of the most contested cases. On the surface, fault often looks clear: the driver turning left is expected to yield to oncoming traffic, and a collision usually means the turning driver did not yield. The reality is more complicated. Left-turn crashes routinely produce disputes …

Pedestrian crosswalk accidents are among the most serious collisions on Nevada roads. A pedestrian struck by a moving vehicle has no metal cabin, no airbag, no seat belt, and no crumple zone. Even a low-speed impact can produce significant injuries, and impacts at typical urban driving speeds frequently result in fractures, head injuries, and other …

When an off-road vehicle crash occurs in Nevada, the question of who is legally responsible can be far more complicated than it appears at the scene. ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides are often operated on shared trails, leased land, and commercial OHV parks, and they frequently involve rental companies, tour operators, manufacturers, and other …

Nevada’s open desert terrain, dune systems, and backcountry trails draw thousands of riders each year to operate all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and other off-highway vehicles. The freedom of riding through Sand Mountain, Logandale Trails, or the Nellis Dunes Recreation Area also comes with significant risk. Rollovers, collisions, ejections, and crashes involving fixed objects send …