You were the victim of a tragic mistake at the hospital -- and your entire life was turned upside down overnight. You know that you’re the victim of medical malpractice, and you want to pursue your claim. Where do you start? You need an “affidavit of merit” to get...
The Nevada Highway Patrol and other authorities are coming together in the “Joining Forces” campaign that aims to remind drivers and pedestrians alike that roadway safety is a shared responsibility. Both pedestrians and motorists can expect to get a ticket if they...
You answer the door and a police officer tells you that you need to get to the hospital right away. Your spouse was hit in a two-vehicle accident. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, your spouse passes away. The funeral does not mean the end of your grief or...
If ever there is a question about who is responsible for an accident between a pedestrian and a motorist, the answer may be deceptive. Even though there are many laws that protect Las Vegas pedestrians from motorists, there are a few cases where pedestrians can be...
There are so many details that affect how successful a surgical operation is for a patient. Mistakes with anesthesia, for example, could result in a severe reaction that delays the procedure or causes a death. Corner-cutting might mean that someone winds up with a...
Motorcycles are efficient when compared to the fuel consumption of larger vehicles. They are also easier to maneuver and arguably more fun to ride. However, all of those positive factors come with some serious risks. People on motorcycles can suffer severe injuries...
In theory, all medical patients should receive the same access to treatment and standard of care. In reality, healthcare providers are as likely as members of the general public to allow personal biases to influence their professional behavior. Unfortunately, that...
Driving after having had too much to drink is obviously against the law, but thousands of people still do it in Nevada every single month. Only a tiny portion of the people who get behind the wheel after having too much to drink get pulled over by law enforcement or...
It seems like every time you turn on the news nowadays; you hear yet another story about a patient who suffered some type of harm while being treated at the hospital. While many of these instances happen when a patient is on the operating table, that's not always the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show that motorists are 1.5 times less likely than pedestrians to die in a car versus pedestrian collision. Taking a walk near a road isn't a casual, carefree activity. There are dangers associated with doing...
