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A Quick Look at Nevada’s Texting and Driving Laws

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What do you know about texting and driving laws in Nevada? Here is a quick overview from our car accident attorneys of what you should know about Nevada’s texting and driving laws. Summary of Texting & Driving Laws Texting, accessing the internet, and using hand-held mobile phones while driving is illegal in Nevada. It is also illegal to use an electronic handheld device at a stoplight – including changing music or updating driving directions. (NRS 484B.165 – Source: Nevada DMV). If you are caught using…

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An FAQ with a Semi Truck Accident Attorney

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The time following a semi truck accident can be chaotic and confusing. If you or a loved one has been involved in a semi truck accident, you likely have a lot of people advising you on what you deserve and what you should do next. This can be overwhelming and may leave you with more questions than answers. In this article, our semi truck accident attorney explores common questions asked by those involved in a semi truck accident. What happens when a trucker gets into…

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Common Questions About Pedestrian Injury Accidents

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Have you been the victim of a personal injury accident? Have you accidentally injured a pedestrian? Do you have questions about what to expect in legal terms following a pedestrian injury accident? In this article, our Reno pedestrian injury attorney answers common questions about pedestrian injury accidents. What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents? Pedestrian injury accidents, accidents where the victim is a person walking on a road or sidewalk and is struck by a car, motorcycle or bicycle, are in fact, very…

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A Lawyer’s Insights on Catastrophic Injury Cases

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In a moment, a life is changed forever. Even if the person is able to walk away from the incident, their life is forever burdened by the resulting catastrophic injury. Walking, talking, eating, sitting, reading, sleeping – nothing will ever be the same again. A catastrophic injury is a severe injury, often to the spine, spinal cord, brain, or skull. These can be fatal and non-fatal. A person who suffers a catastrophic injury may have a severe lifelong disability or severe head or neck trauma…

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Typical Questions About Hiring a Car Accident Attorney

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Many of us take our safety for granted when we drive around in our cars. So, when a car accident happens, it can be a traumatic experience – even if we walk away with only minor injuries. As car accident attorneys, we see the consequences and aftermath of car accidents every day. Even the statistics regarding car accidents are sobering. The average number of car accidents every year is around 6 million, with 3 million people injured in those car accidents and 2 million experiencing…

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Proving Medical Negligence: A Brief Overview

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In our experience as medical malpractice attorneys, one of the most critical points to prove is medical negligence. In this post, we give a brief overview of what it takes to prove medical negligence for a medical malpractice case. What Is Medical Negligence? Not being happy with a doctor’s treatment does not necessarily mean medical negligence on the part of the doctor. However, patients who have been harmed as the result of a doctor’s negligence do have the right to file a medical malpractice claim…

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Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving

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Taking a selfie. Unwrapping and eating a burrito. Trying to find the right song to play. Looking at Facebook really quickly. Grabbing lip gloss from your purse. Mopping up spilled coffee. What do these things all have in common? They are all examples of distracted driving. Each one of these actions takes critical attention away from the road and driving safely. Sadly, data shows that distracted driving is not only dangerous but is also deadly, claiming more than 3,000 lives each year (Source: NHTSA). This…

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Workman’s Comp Injuries: When to Hire an Attorney

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An injury that happens on the job or at your place of work falls under the category of “Workman’s comp injuries.” It’s crucial that you get the proper medical care to recover from your injury, but many workplaces try to minimize the severity of workers comp injuries, limit the amount of compensation paid to the injured worker, or in some cases – even try to shift blame to the person who was injured. When Should I Hire a Worker’s Comp Attorney? If you’ve been injured…

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