When floors, balconies, and their supporting structures fail they can cause serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths. In Nevada, facility managers, building owners, or the architects who designed the structure can be held liable for negligence. Notable Structural Failures There have been multiple structural failures over the past few years that[…]
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Are wheel adapters safe? Wheel adapters and spacers may not be safe for highway use and when they fail, the consequences can be deadly. Manufacturers and retailers all over the world, however, are failing to warn drivers about the dangers these wheel accessories present. And despite the deaths of two[…]
Car rental agencies that profit from partnerships with Uber and Lyft are also liable for the accidents and injuries rideshare drivers cause. As ridesharing services spread across the country, this loosely regulated industry poses a significant risk to passengers. When ridesharing accidents occur in Nevada, it can be difficult to[…]
Mistaking leaking cerebral spinal fluid for a runny nose can be a fatal mistake. Patients who suffer traumatic brain injuries can leak fluid from the brain which often presents as the same type of runny nose caused by allergic reactions or a migraine headache. Mistaking one for the other can delay treatment[…]
Pedestrian bollards were installed in various Las Vegas locations to prevent fatalities but some may be raising the risk. Many motorists argue that the height and design of bollards throughout the city create a distraction. They also argue that their height blocks their view of pedestrians which increases the risk of[…]
E-scooter rentals are a loosely regulated industry that is taking many riders on a one way trip to the hospital emergency room. As these services proliferate, little is being done to protect riders from the risks involved in using these potentially hazardous devices. For now, rider beware is advice every potential[…]
When a hot air balloon accident occurs, multiple parties may be liable for causing the crash. Negligent maintenance and operation, faulty equipment, or inadequate training can result in a hot air balloon accident that causes personal injuries and wrongful deaths. Causes of Hot Air Balloon Injuries Common causes of hot[…]
Individuals who are injured in a ridesharing accident may be able to pursue punitive damages against the at-fault driver and the rideshare company. As ridesharing spreads across the United States, the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers is also rising. When juries award punitive damages, they do so[…]
Excessive speed is a contributing factor in a considerable number of fatal motor vehicle accidents. Speed related accidents are entirely preventable and motorists who travel at excessive speeds negligently put others at risk of injury or death. When motorists speed and cause fatalities, they can be held liable for the[…]
When a rideshare passenger’s actions contribute to causing a crash, injured victims can pursue claims against the individual. Further, when multiple parties are to blame, financial liability may be adjusted based on each entity’s share of fault for causing the accident. Right to Refuse Service Uber drivers have the right[…]