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Injured at Work: Should I File for Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury?
Workplace accidents and injuries happen every day in Nevada. You may never expect to be a victim of one, but if the unexpected happens, it is important to know how to protect your legal rights. You may be eligible for financial compensation through one or more legal outlets. If you are deciding between filing…
Symptoms of Emotional Distress After a Personal Injury
Getting involved in an accident can affect you in more ways than one. You may suffer from physical injuries, but you could also experience significant emotional distress or the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This invisible type of harm can be just as difficult to deal with and overcome as your visible injuries….
OSHA’s Top 5 Safety Violations
The workplace can be a dangerous setting – especially if employers or coworkers are negligent. An agency known as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing federal workplace safety laws and codes to keep workers safe. They send agents to inspect worksites around the country to search for safety violations….
How to Use Ridesharing Apps Safely in Las Vegas
Ridesharing apps are often cited as a way to avoid drunk driving and as a more affordable option to hailing taxi cabs. However, rideshare apps come with some risks. Uber reported 998 sexual assault incidents, which included 141 reports of rape, in 2020. Lyft received more than 4,000 reports of sexual assaults on its…
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?
If you get injured in an accident such as a car crash, filing a personal injury case could result in financial compensation awarded to you for your losses. The timeline to settle a personal injury case, however, can be lengthy. Each settlement timeline depends on factors that are unique to the case. Understanding what…
Handling a Personal Injury Claim on Your Own vs. Hiring a Lawyer
A personal injury claim is an opportunity for an injured accident victim to collect financial compensation for the medical bills, property repairs and other losses associated with a preventable accident in Las Vegas. If another person’s negligence, or failure to act with proper care, gives you an injury, you may have grounds to file…