Las Vegas Legal Blog
Las Vegas itself can cause distracted driving
Cellphones lead to endless stories of distracted driving. Drivers run into the back of stopped cars, drift into the oncoming lanes, run through stop signs and red lights, and much more. People need to know that it's time to put the phone down and drive. As important...
5 tips for treating your child’s dog bite
It can happen in an instant. Your child is playing at the park and a dog gets loose. Before you know it, your child has been attacked and bitten. You’re in a state of shock, not sure what to do next. It’s every parent’s nightmare that happens more frequently than you...
Insurers deliver breached coverage with bad faith
Getting in an accident can change your life. Mounting bills and missed work can quickly add up to trouble. You might be planning to fall back on your insurance coverage, but you could be surprised when getting coverage is harder than you expected. Accidents send...
Can I sue for damages if a car crash was partly my fault?
Imagine for a moment you’re behind the wheel of your car. You’re late for a very important family matter and, admittedly, going about 10 mph above the speed limit. You’re coming to an intersection and see the light turn yellow, so push the gas pedal to get through –...
Hit-and-run accident leaves pedestrian in critical condition
Like many people who visit Las Vegas, you may spend an entire day walking along South Las Vegas Boulevard. The Strip has multiple casinos, hotels and shops to visit. And with the number of visitors and performers on the street, you can spend most of your day walking...
3 Mistakes that will damage your personal injury claim
Many situations lead to personal injury. Some are commonplace, like a slip and fall, and some are more complex. Personal injuries also range from broken bones and ligament tears to more catastrophic injuries. Are you thinking about filing a personal injury claim? If...
Should I consent to a DUI breath or blood test?
After a night out at a Las Vegas casino, you get in the car to drive home. You don’t feel like you’ve had too much to drink, but when a cop pulls you over, you find yourself out of the car with the officer asking you to take a roadside breath test. Should you comply?...
Are amusement park rides in Las Vegas safe?
Las Vegas entertainment has options for all kinds of thrill-seekers. And for those who prefer amusement park rides, the city doesn’t fail to entertain. Between the high-flying Stratosphere Tower to the roller coasters at various casinos, riders can choose their...
Accepting an ambulance could be the ride of your life
You may think there isn’t much reason to climb into the back of an ambulance after your accident –nothing hurts too bad, there’re no visible injuries and you can drive yourself later if you must. You might not be in pain now, but that line of thinking could cause a...
Do you have to let the police search your car?
A police officer pulls you over as you drive through Las Vegas. When the officer gets to your window, after talking to you for a minute, they ask to search your car. In that moment, your heart pounding in your chest, you do not know what you can do. Are you obligated...
