Were you recently in a car accident in Las Vegas? If so, you may be wondering if you’ll need to go to court in order to get the other driver to pay for your property damage, medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Here’s what you need to know. Steps to Take Before Bringing… The post Do I Have to Go to Court After a Car Accident in Las Vegas? appeared first on Claggett & Sykes Law Firm ..read more

Being injured in a car accident can significantly change your life, both physically and financially. Often, the process of recovering the money you need to get back on track starts with filing an insurance claim. However, filing that claim and obtaining a car accident settlement in Reno can be difficult and confusing. By hiring an… The post How Does a Car Accident Settlement Work? appeared first on Claggett & Sykes Law Firm ..read more

If you have been injured in a car accident with a careless Las Vegas driver, your attorney will work hard to try to settle your case without having to file a lawsuit. This isn’t always possible. Insurance companies may try to leverage your physical and financial vulnerability following an accident so that you accept their… The post How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Las Vegas? appeared first on Claggett & Sykes Law Firm ..read more

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are devastating events that can significantly affect a person’s life. Beyond the loss of mobility and function, SCIs often lead to serious respiratory complications. These complications can be life-threatening and require extensive medical intervention. Personal injury attorneys play a crucial role in advocating for individuals who have suffered SCIs and the associated respiratory issues. What is the spinal cord? The spinal cord is a vital communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body. It controls various functions, including the muscles responsib ..read more

Getting out the garden hose is a veritable rite of passage when the weather warms. The onset of spring is the time to plant flowers, germinate your vegetable sprouts, and maintain your permanent vegetation. Older generations often wistfully reminisce about simpler times when kids would play outdoors all day and drink water straight from the garden hose. Times have changed, and we’d never drink out of a water hose now much less let our children do it. Most hoses are made of materials such as vinyl, nylon, polyurethane, PVC, and synthetic or natural rubber. These materials can leak toxic chemica ..read more

One of the most popular things to do when visiting Las Vegas is hanging out at the hotel pool. With warm weather most of the year, pools in Las Vegas are typically open from April through October. But, when you combine sun, water, and things like long nights and alcohol, lounging at the pool presents some dangers. The last thing you want to think about while on vacation is getting hurt. But injuries do happen at hotel pools. From slipping and falling to drowning, it’s not an uncommon thing. At a minimum, an injury may ruin your day at the pool. In more serious instances, it may leave you with ..read more

Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that involves increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to reduced blood flow to the tissues and potential damage to nerves and muscles. When blood flow to the muscles and nerves is compromised due to the increased pressure, it can lead to tissue ischemia (lack of oxygen) and damage. Without prompt treatment, compartment syndrome can result in tissue necrosis (death), permanent nerve damage, and muscle dysfunction. Compartment syndrome can be either acute or chronic. Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency, and typical ..read more

Nursing homes need to ensure that they have an adequate number of staff members with the appropriate qualifications and training to provide quality care to residents. Failure to meet staffing requirements can result in penalties, fines, or even the loss of license for the facility. Therefore, nursing homes in Nevada must carefully adhere to state regulations regarding staffing to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. With more than eight in every 10 nursing homes facing staffing shortages, this means many residents at understaffed nursing homes are not getting the standard of care the ..read more

A recent accident near the Las Vegas strip illustrated the dangers of both multi-vehicle accidents and hit-and-runs. It’s important to understand how these accidents work, in the event you find yourself involved in a multi-vehicle accident. According to 3 News Las Vegas: Multiple suspects were arrested early Saturday after a reckless driver drove onto the sidewalk and brought damage to police vehicles near the Las Vegas Strip. Officers responded to the 3500 block of S. Las Vegas Blvd. around 1:38 a.m. after the reckless driver forced pedestrians to jump out of the way. According to the post, n ..read more

If you’ve ever rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly been faced with a moment of panic when you’re signing the rental contract and get to the line about purchasing rental car insurance. On the spot you have to decide whether to purchase insurance through the rental company or waive the insurance. No one remembers at that moment if their own insurance covers them if something happens. But is spending the extra money necessary, or even worth it? Today, we want to look at the role insurance plays when you are in an accident with a rental car, as well what you should do in the event of a crash. Should ..read more