Month: August 2015

Recent NV Supreme Court Decision Clears Way for Some Personal Injury Suits Against Contractors

Published on August 8, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

Employees who are injured on the job normally only have one available avenue for recourse: A workers’ compensation claim. However, a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Nevada paves the way for injured employees to sue contractors in a limited number of situations. If you’ve been hurt on the job, your Reno personal injury lawyer can review the specifics of your situation and determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit against a contractor. Nevada Workers’ Comp Basics Under Nevada workers’ compensation law, employers must provide no-fault [...]
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Think You Have a Product Liability Claim? Take These Immediate Steps

Published on August 8, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

If you’ve been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may have grounds for what is known as a product liability lawsuit against the product’s manufacturer. This article outlines the immediate steps you should take for your own health and welfare, and to increase the likelihood of success with your product liability claim. Take Care of Yourself, Your Home & Your Belongings Defective products can cause serious injuries – or even death. Depending on the nature of the product, it can also damage or destroy your home, [...]
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