Whenever an employer does not pay into Nevada’s workers’ compensation fund, this is typically cause for a criminal charge. Obviously this does not apply to independent contractors, but if the party initiating the contract qualifies as an employer, then it can be held liable for not paying into the workers’ compensation fund. The Reno Housing…

The holidays are best known for being the time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate.  However, the fact that many people are celebrating does not mean that everything that happens during this time is joyful. In fact, according to The New Yorker there are about 15,000 emergency room visits a year…

It goes without saying that the most important job of any parent is to keep their children safe.  Today it seems this seemingly natural goal is becoming increasingly difficult.  Parents are constantly faced with the charge of protecting their offspring from new and developing threats.  In the spirit of that protection, parents often leave their…

Hit and run automobile accidents are some of the worst kind of accidents.  As a driver, the idea of being in an accident and then having the offending vehicle drive off can be terrifying.  In a practical sense, all drivers are required to have insurance so that, if an accident were to occur, hopefully both…

Workers’ compensation issues come up very frequently.  Although many people associate workers’ compensation injuries from things like industrial accidents or construction sites, the fact is, in Nevada, all employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees.  This means after a slip and fall at the office, you may be entitled to workers’…

There is a general understanding that construction sites are inherently dangerous.  It is for this reason that construction workers typically are required to wear hard hats and steel-toed boots when they are present on construction sites.  Despite these precautions, sometimes accidents still happen.  The unfortunate reality is that accidents at construction sites often occur not…

Thanks to organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.) the dangers of driving under the influence are well known. However, very few people truly understand the dangers related to driving while drowsy.  Being fatigued while on the road could lead to the same lack of awareness and slow reaction times that plague drivers under the…

Employee classification is currently a major issue in Nevada.  Although the advent of ride-sharing spurs more interest in the distinction between the two, there has always been a deep interest in the defining differences between independent contractors and employees.  The primary concern with the distinction is its use by employers to avoid typical employee expenses. …

Las Vegas is home to many conferences, but few are as well known as the Consumer Electronics Show.  Fox News reports that in 2016 the annual Las Vegas conference is expected to take up over 2.4 million square feet of space across Las Vegas venues. During the 2015 conference, attendees reached an estimated 176,000.  For…

Texting and driving is a danger that is relatively new to drivers on the road.  With cellphones only gaining popularity in the last few decades, accidents involving distracted drivers have increased along with this trend.  While most drivers were traditionally distracted by the radio, or eating food, now drivers have their address book and the…