Blog: Personal Injury

For many Nevada residents, taking the bus is a safe and convenient way to get around. Whether commuting to work or visiting friends, thousands of people use RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) and other public or private transit systems every day. But accidents involving buses do happen, and sometimes the people who suffer the most aren’t …

Trampolines may look like fun and games, but they are also one of the leading causes of injury among children and teens. In Nevada, families flock to backyard trampolines, trampoline parks, and birthday party centers, especially in cities like Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. While they may provide hours of entertainment, these high-risk activities can …

It has been almost 45 years since the first cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were reported. Since then, the condition has taken a devastating toll on humanity, infecting more than 88 million people globally and killing more than 42 million. Although treatment advances have transpired over the years, HIV has remained a lethal health …

Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide used most notably in the Vietnam War under Operation: Ranch Hand. The herbicide is just one of nine herbicides used and has been nicknamed the “Rainbow Herbicides.” The primary use before the war was to control weed undergrowth in forests. These herbicides were harmful to any humans that came …

Placing children in foster care can lead to unfortunate circumstances. This is especially true when the child is placed in unfamiliar environments, such as group homes or with unknown families. Tragically, reports indicate that incidents of sex trafficking and abuse involving foster children are increasing.  Why Are More Children in Foster Homes?  Several different societal …

According to Future Without Violence, approximately 21 million adults and children worldwide are trapped in the clutches of forced labor, bonded slavery, or sex slavery. Tragically, a staggering 95 percent of these victims are women and young girls. There is hope for victims of sex trafficking. In some cases, they can seek justice through civil …

From Wilderness Therapy to Gay Conversion Therapy, programs designed to “fix” troubled children are collectively referred to as the “troubled teen industry.” The programs are often private and may include residential centers, boarding schools, and more.  There are around 10,000 of these facilities / programs currently operating in the United States. Unfortunately, that number is …

On October 17, 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a report that linked hair straightening chemicals found in hair relaxers to uterine cancer risk. This report is the latest in studies linking hair relaxers to cancer. Other medical reports from different agencies have found links between hair relaxers and increased risk of other …

Injury incurred from lifting heavy items while you’re in a store could be cause for a lawsuit. It should not be a burden for a shopper to lift certain products while looking at or attempting to buy them. At Van Law Firm, we can help you establish a lawsuit to get you compensation for back …