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 […]
Last Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. In fact, McCarran International Airport welcomes approximately 3.8 million travelers on a monthly basis. Most of these passengers will utilize a shuttle service to reach their hotels or a connecting transportation service. But what happens if the shuttle is involved in an accident? Most […]
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 […]
So far, 2014 has seen more traffic accidents in Las Vegas than 2013. According to statistics from both years, 2013 saw a total of 14,255 traffic accidents or 1,188 per month. So far in 2014, there have been 8,605 accidents through August 5 for an average of 1,220 per month. However, as the year is […]
Workers who have suffered injury or illness at their place of employment are allowed to seek workers compensation in the state of Nevada. Although workers comp is offered to you, many insurance carriers will deny your care or make you jump through ridiculous hoops just to receive simple medical treatment. It is important to know your rights […]
A man was ejected from his car after hitting a work truck near The Orleans Casino, according to the metro police. The accident happened at 6:20 am on the Southeast corner of Tropicana and Cameron. Although the victim sustained injuries, they are not believed to be life-threatening. According to some sources, alcohol may have been involved […]
In a bizarre chain of events, Osvaldo Ruiz, now known as the Banana Thrower, was arrested and faces felony charges which will include assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and DUI. Law enforcement officers were called to a convenience store where the clerk was hit with a banana. The clerk explained to officers that two […]
The month of May saw a video go viral with millions of views; even news stations were playing the clip. It was not the latest exploit by a celebrity or a sports figure; instead, the video was of a small boy of whom no one had ever heard. However, the country united in outrage at […]
