Negligent Security Lawsuit Against Nevada Hotel The case of Smith v. Coast Hotels and Casinos, Inc. involved a guest of The Orleans Hotel and Casino being a victim of an alleged ‘trick-roll’. The plaintiff invited two women to his room, and one of them left and soon returned with a person who was alleged to…

The Price of Workers’ Compensation Reform When it comes to providing support and resources for workers and their families when accidents occur during the course of employment, workers’ compensation is necessary. However, the structure of workers’ compensation has been reformed throughout the U.S. in ways that make it much more difficult for workers to get…

Do you need Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Nevada? Everyone who lives in Las Vegas and owns a motor vehicle is required by law to have at least $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident in liability insurance coverage. If you do not have this, you cannot legally register the vehicle. This is because it is…

As one of the largest tourist areas in the country, Las Vegas is inundated with taxi traffic on almost every street at all hours of the day and night.  In fact, in 2015 alone, the Nevada Taxi Authority reported taxis made almost 27.5 million trips.  Despite the incursion of ride-hailing services in the state, taxi…

Workplace accidents can result in some of the most severe injuries, causing lasting damage to employees.  Occupational injuries can also result in death.  According to the United States Department of Labor, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics compiled a list of all occupational deaths in Nevada.  The total number of fatal occupational injuries in 2014…

Gun violence seems to permeate through all facets of today’s media.  Around the country news of shootings can usually be found in most cities. However, this kind of news hit closer to home on January 22, 2016 when police responded to reports of a man brandishing a gun on the Las Vegas Strip, according to…

It is fair to say no one ever wants to be involved in a personal injury lawsuit.  While no one plans to be injured, injuries are common enough that there is an entire area of law dedicated to helping people recover after suffering injuries.   However, there are many people that are harmed in accidents who…

Automobile accidents are unfortunately very common.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 290 automobile fatalities in Nevada just in the year 2014 alone.  This number does not include the numerous other Nevadans who were injured in car accidents.  In these accidents the injured typically seek to recover damages from the drivers who injured them. …

There are very few careers which allow you to consume alcohol on the job. In fact it is generally considered unacceptable to be under the influence of a controlled substance for most positions.  It is reasonable to infer employees are more likely to injure themselves on the job if they are under the influence of…

Few people ever intentionally engage in fights.  Basic societal norms mandate that we talk through our problems and not fight, but that does not mean law-abiding citizens are immune from the fallout of these altercations.  Brawls can sometimes become so great they cause damage to any individual unlucky enough to be too close.  The most…