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The most common signs of whiplash are neck pain and stiffness, headaches at the base of the skull, reduced range of motion, and tenderness through the shoulders and upper back. Many people also notice symptoms that have nothing to do with the neck at all, including fatigue, dizziness, or trouble concentrating. A symptom list can …

Getting hurt by a drunk driver comes with a specific kind of confusion. Between the police report, the criminal case, the insurance adjuster’s phone calls, and well-meaning advice from friends and family, it’s easy to end up with the wrong idea about what your rights actually are. Some of these myths cause victims to walk …

Nearly every driver who strikes a pedestrian says the same thing at the scene: I did not see them. That statement is often literally true, and it points to one of the most important patterns in pedestrian accident cases. Drivers do not usually crash into pedestrians because they made a deliberate choice. They crash because …

Hit-and-run crashes present a category of car accident that carries its own set of challenges. The driver who caused the harm has already left the scene, and the injured party is left to handle the immediate aftermath without any information about the responsible party. Time-sensitive evidence, insurance complications, and criminal investigation dynamics all combine to …

Delivery vehicles have become a permanent feature of Nevada’s roads. Amazon delivery vans, USPS trucks, FedEx and UPS drivers, grocery delivery workers, and food delivery drivers from platforms such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are on the road at almost every hour of the day. When a delivery driver causes a crash, one of …

A crash involving a delivery van, semi-truck, rideshare driver, hotel shuttle, or any other vehicle operated for business purposes brings with it layers of coverage, multiple defendants, larger policy limits, and a different kind of legal opponent. The strategies that work in a typical car accident case often fall short when the other side is …

Falls are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries in the United States. A single trip on a raised sidewalk, a slip on a wet floor, or a step into an unmarked drop-off can produce an impact severe enough to damage the spinal cord and change the course of a person’s life. According …

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 …