Year: 2021

Best Nevada Hospitals for Car Wreck Injuries

Published on November 19, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Mountain View Hospital, Reno-based Renown Medical Center, Southern Hills Medical Center and Hospital, UMC of Southern Nevada, and Sunrise Medical Center and Hospital are some of the best hospitals for car accident injuries in Nevada. These hospitals have trauma surgeons, general physicians, nurses, other medical practitioners, and advanced medical equipment for all kinds of emergencies. Nine Best Nevada Hospitals for Car Crash Injuries Mountain View Hospital Located in Las Vegas, NV, this hospital operates around the clock. The hospital has over 200 beds and around 700 doctors. Renown [...]
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New Laws in Nevada Open the Door for Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Claims

Published on October 20, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

New Nevada laws removing or extending statutes of limitations for sex crimes and updating the definition of advancing prostitution have paved the way for more sexual abuse and trafficking claims. The new laws, coupled with the current #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, have increased the number of sex crime victims coming forward with sexual abuse or trafficking allegations. An Overview of the New Nevada Laws No Time Limit for Sexual Assault Under Specific Circumstances   Under the 2019 Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 171.082, there is no time limit [...]
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Is Amazon Putting Stoned Delivery Drivers Behind the Wheel?

Published on October 8, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Amazon is urging its delivery partners to include cannabis users in their pool of potential delivery drivers. The e-commerce giant believes this move would ease the severe shortfall of delivery drivers. Based on a communication examined by Bloomberg and interviews with four delivery partners, Amazon is directing its delivery partners to advertise that they don’t test applicants for marijuana use. Calling Off Marijuana Screening According to Amazon, dropping marijuana screening can increase job applications by as much as 400%. The company also says testing prospective drivers for marijuana [...]
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What Are the 3 Types of Product Defects?

Published on September 20, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

Design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects are the three main types of product defects. A person can file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer, seller, or any other liable party if he or she gets injured when using a reasonably safe product. The injured party will need an attorney to assess the product to determine whether it had a defect and when that defect occurred. 3 Types of Product Defects Product Design Defects These defects occur when the design of a consumer product makes it inherently [...]
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When a Dealership Can Be Held Liable for a Nevada Car Accident

Published on September 13, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Under the majority rule, a dealership may be liable for an accident if it was aware or should have been aware that the potential buyer was an unqualified, negligent, or careless driver when it permitted the buyer on a test drive unaccompanied by a dealership representative. A dealership is, however, not legally required to check the competence of the test driver. Once a dealership representative becomes part of the test drive, the majority rule changes. In this case, the majority rule stipulates that a dealership is largely legally [...]
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Who Is Liable for Uber Freight Accidents in Nevada?

Published on August 27, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Trucking Accident

A negligent driver, carrier, truck manufacturer, and a government agency or contractor are some of the potentially liable parties in Uber Freight accidents. A rigorous investigation is required in most Uber Freight accidents to determine what took place and why. A comprehensive analysis of the evidence may demonstrate that multiple parties are liable for the accident. Potentially Liable Parties in an Uber Freight Accident Driver An Uber Freight accident may occur due to a driver’s negligent actions like speeding, drunk driving, fatigued driving, or distracted driving. In such a [...]
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5 Most Common Labor Day Injuries

Published on August 20, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

Traffic accident injuries, boating accident injuries, firework injuries, swimming injuries, and grilling injuries are the five most common injuries during the Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is one of the most dangerous holidays in the U.S. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that about 49,000 Americans sustain serious injuries over the Labor Day weekend each year. Around 400 individuals get killed over the same period. Traffic Accident Injuries Traffic accidents can result in both physical and psychological injuries. Physical injuries include whiplash, head injuries, broken ribs, spinal cord [...]
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Do I Need to Reimburse My Health Insurer If I Win My Car Accident Case?

Published on August 13, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

If a health insurer covers the medical bills of an accident victim and then the victim receives compensation for medical costs through a lawsuit or a settlement agreement, he or she would have to reimburse the health insurer. This process is known as subrogation. Insurance Subrogation in Nevada The Nevada subrogation law allows insurance providers to obtain reimbursement from the liable party for costs they covered on the policyholder’s behalf. If an accident victim paid medical bills incurred with his or her health insurance and then obtained compensation [...]
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These Are Some of the Most Horrifying Circus Accidents in History

Published on August 6, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

Hartford Circus Fire, Tyke the Elephant, Massarti the Lion Tamer, and Sarah Guyard-Guillot are some of the biggest and most horrifying circus accidents in history. These circus accidents prove that life in the ring is not all exemplary stunts and elated audience. The concept of a circus event is defying danger. Unfortunately, danger is sometimes going to triumph. This danger affects both the circus performers and spectators. Hartford Circus Fire Hartford Circus Fire is arguably the worst circus accident in history. This disastrous event resulted in the injury [...]
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What Is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?

Published on July 19, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Sudden emergency doctrine is a defense that a defendant can use after getting involved in a car accident to invalidate injury claims. The application of the doctrine by courts is strict and certain legal thresholds must be met. This calls for proper comprehension of the doctrine and knowledge of the unexpected sudden emergencies, such as medical conditions, which a defendant can cite in court. Sudden Emergency Doctrine: What Does It Entail? The sudden emergency doctrine states that if a driver causes an accident due to a sudden and [...]
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