Category: Personal Injury
The average settlement for traumatic brain injury will depend on various factors, such as the type of accident and the long-term effects of the injury on your life. Injury to the brain caused by trauma is a serious and life-threatening injury. A TBI is one of the most dangerous wounds that accident victims can receive. In addition to having a detrimental impact on a person’s lifestyle, the medical expenses incurred while receiving treatment might put someone in financial trouble. Fortunately, a TBI victim can obtain monetary damages with [...]
Get Help with Your Spinal Cord Injury Disability Insurance Claim Denial
If you have suffered a preventable spinal cord injury, it can have catastrophic impacts on you, your family, and your finances. If you have applied for a spinal cord injury disability claim, and it has been denied, you may be able to appeal the decision. However, appealing a spinal cord injury disability insurance claim denial can be a challenging and time-consuming process, so you should speak with an experienced Reno disability insurance attorney. What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to [...]
New Laws in Nevada Open the Door for Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Claims
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 [...]
What Are the 3 Types of Product Defects?
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 [...]
5 Most Common Labor Day Injuries
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 [...]
These Are Some of the Most Horrifying Circus Accidents in History
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 [...]
Determining Liability for Campground Injuries
Anyone who sustains an injury because a campground owner, campground’s staff member, tour company, or fellow camper breached this duty can sue the liable party. Campgrounds have a legal duty to ensure the safety of campers while they’re on site. Campers also have a responsibility to observe the necessary safety measures to avoid causing accidents that could lead to serious, life-altering injuries. Tour companies that organize physical excursions, such as guided treks and sporting activities, must also put the right safety measures to protect their customers from any [...]
The Deadliest Holiday of the Year Might Surprise You
National statistics show that Memorial Day is the deadliest holiday in the United States. This holiday accounts for more fatalities than Labor Day, the 4th of July, and even New Year’s Eve. In fact, the fatality rate is four times higher on Memorial Day weekend compared to an ordinary weekend. Fatal Vehicle Crashes on Memorial Day Memorial Day recorded an average of 312 fatal accidents between 2011 and 2015. Two other holidays followed closely. Labor Day and the 4th of July had an average of 308 and 307 fatalities [...]
These Are Some of the Most Dangerous Medications in America [infographic]
Opioids, birth control pills, Zithromax, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and acetaminophen plus alcohol are some of the most dangerous medications in America. Drug-related fatalities are increasing dramatically across the nation, and tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives every year due to drug-related reasons. Some drugs cause severe complications or even death after just a single dose, while others lead to death after prolonged use. (Article continues below infographic) The Most Dangerous Drugs in America Opioids Opioids are a group of prescription drugs used mostly as [...]
Sexual Abuse at the Gym: Who Is Liable?
Gym operators, trainers, staff, or other trainees can be liable for sexual abuse at the gym. Sexual abuse can involve just one incident of abuse or a series of abusive behaviors and acts. Examples of sexual abuse at the gym include undesirable sexual advances, jokes, hints, suggestions, offensive comments, or the display of pictures that target a person because of his or her sex. The severity or prevalence of the sexual abuse could influence which damages the victim will recover. The more severe the abuse, the bigger the [...]