Blog: Accidents & Lawsuits

Mass tort litigation allows individuals harmed by the same defective product, dangerous drug, or negligent conduct to seek compensation through a shared legal process. Unlike class actions, where plaintiffs are treated as a single group, mass torts preserve each person’s claim and allow for individualized compensation based on the unique impact of the harm. In …

Trampoline parks have become a popular destination for families, teens, and young adults looking for fun and physical activity. These indoor spaces often include interconnected trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls, dodgeball courts, and ninja-style obstacle courses. While they promise a high-energy experience, trampoline parks are also associated with a significant risk of injury. Broken bones, …

Many years ago, there was no hope for couples struggling with infertility. Today, that is no longer the case. According to experts, certain procedures classified as assisted reproductive technology now allow couples that are unable to get pregnant on their own to have children. Of these fertility treatments – which involve “the handling of eggs …

For cyclists, few dangers are as sudden and unavoidable as a car door swinging open into their path. These incidents, known as “dooring” accidents, occur when someone inside a parked vehicle opens a door into the roadway without checking for approaching bicycles. The results can be catastrophic. Cyclists may be thrown into traffic, suffer severe …

Las Vegas is one of the busiest pedestrian cities in the country, with millions of residents and visitors crossing streets every day, especially along the Strip, in downtown areas, and near residential neighborhoods. But while walking may be convenient and healthy, it also comes with serious risks. Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Nevada, …

Not all that long ago, opioid misuse was so rampant in the United States that experts classified it as a crisis. They say the trouble started back in the 1990s, when prescription opioid medications became the go-to solution for pain management. Specifically, they point to deceptive marketing by big pharmaceutical companies as the reason for …

If your child was seriously injured due to video game addiction, Van Law Firm Can HelpVideo Games are everywhere and there is hardly anyone who does not know what they are. More than 200 million people play some form of video games in the United States. But many parents notice that their child has an …

Forklift incidents commonly occur in the workplace and can cause serious injuries or even death. There are around 20,000 workers in the United States who suffer from these injuries each year. In an average week, there are approximately 700 serious injuries that occur in the American workplace caused by forklifts.  Here at Van Law Firm, …