When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, most people immediately assume the driver is at fault. Often that assumption is true. Drivers are more protected than pedestrians, and drivers have a duty to yield to a pedestrian in their path. That said, a jaywalking pedestrian may be held partially, if not fully, liable for […]
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes in Nevada and across the country. Most people think of texting and driving when they hear about this phenomenon, but this is not the only distracted driving behavior that can lead to a collision. If you suspect that the negligence of a distracted driver […]
Turn signals are designed to alert others that a driver is about to turn or change lanes. When used properly, this simple but effective device could prevent hundreds of thousands of senseless collisions. Unfortunately, many drivers who fail to use their turn signal may cause serious harm to others in a lane change crash. Whatever […]
Road rage accidents are not like other crashes caused by driver error or negligence. They are due to extreme reckless or aggressive driving that turns into a criminal act. The at-fault parties in these incidents are out-of-control, making them very dangerous to others. If you find yourself on the receiving end, do you know how […]
Reaching maximum medical improvement in a car crash claim is an important milestone in an accident victim’s recovery. It is also when attorneys will have the information that they need to accurately calculate the full value of that victim’s claim. At High Stakes Injury Law, we have extensive knowledge of all types of car crash […]
Car crash victims face disruption from their normal lives, an unexpected financial burden and sometimes, may never fully recover. Getting the medical care you need is expensive, even for minor injuries, so recovering maximum compensation to help pay for those damages is important. While there are no guarantees in the legal process, there are steps […]
Victims who suffer a personal injury because of another’s negligence, have a right to seek compensation. However, the burden of proving negligence is on the injured party. In addition to providing tangible evidence, like medical bills, having a credible witness can help support a negligence claim. So what is witness credibility in a personal injury […]
After a car crash, some accident victims may refuse treatment at the scene, delay getting examined afterwards, or not get any medical care at all. This is a bad idea. It may harm not only your health, but also any potential claim for compensation. High Stakes Injury Law discuss getting medical care after a crash, […]
After a traffic accident that damages your vehicle, you may have the option of getting it fixed. However, even if the repair shop makes it look and run like new again, your vehicle will not recover to its pre-crash value. Drivers in this situation may wonder if they can recover any compensation for the lost […]
Accident victims injured because of another driver’s negligence are likely eligible to seek compensation for their damages. However, what if the injured victim had an injury that was preexisting? Would this prevent the victim from being able to recover damages from the at-fault party? At High Stakes Injury Law, we have decades of experience helping […]
If you suffer from a bulging disc, you may be unable to work or only able to work a fraction of your previous hours. In addition, you may need expensive medical treatment to heal your back. If an accident caused by someone else caused your bulging disc, you may be entitled to pursue a bulging […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the most common causes of slip and falls are: If you or a family member suffered a slip and fall in any of the above circumstances (or in another situation), read on for guidance regarding your potential next steps. If you were hurt at work, […]
No doubt, if you have a motorcycle, you have heard all the arguments about motorcycle safety. Someone, probably your spouse or parent, has told you that motorcycles are not safe and that your chances are greater of being injured on a motorcycle than in a car or other vehicle. Is this really true? Are motorcycles […]
The vast majority of parents in the United States place the health, safety and well being of their children at the very top of their priority lists. They make sure that they are fed a proper diet and that they are properly clothed. They make sure that they interact with their children and help them […]
Living in Las Vegas means that we have no choice but to grow accustomed to living in the desert. While most of us enjoy the heat that the desert brings and the pleasant temperatures that arrive during the winter months, extreme heat is by far the most common weather-related challenge that we have to adjust […]
Summer vacation is a perfect opportunity for students to put down their textbooks and shake off the stress of the spring semester. Now that finals are over, teenagers are taking trips, working summer jobs, visiting friends and family, and exercising their newfound freedom as licensed drivers. However, we are well into the “100 Deadliest Days […]
Most of us have already heard or read news stories regarding the growing population of older people in the United States. The population of people over the age of 65 across the country is expected to explode during the next 20 years assuming that most of them live to their life expectancy. While this may […]
People who remember what it was like being graded in school probably remember that in many settings, these grades were handled with some sort of curve. Basically, your work was not only measured on its own merits, but it was also compared to the work of others in order to arrive at a final grade. […]
A Las Vegas man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck pulling a trailer, according to police reports. The 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by investigating officers, who said that the accident on West Craig Road and Revere Street appeared to have been caused when the driver of the truck […]
The Neural Regeneration Research Journal reports that drinking green tea may protect the body from a spinal cord injury. Chinese researchers believe that green tea has polyphenols, which protect neurons from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can cause serious damage such as lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation and DNA damage. The theory was tested on rats, and the […]
