Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer

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A former Nevada legislator and optometrist, died less than three weeks after he was left outside the Nevada State Veterans Home by nursing home staff. If you fear a loved one may be suffering from abuse or neglect in a Nevada nursing home, it is important to act immediately and secure the legal services of experienced personal injury lawyers

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A subcontractor who was cutting asphalt with a wet saw in a bus lane on West Sahara Avenue was killed after being struck by a drunk driver.

Those who commit the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol and cause an accident resulting in an injury or death can face felony DUI charges in the state of Nevada.

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Accident Insurance Claims Dos & Don’ts

When dealing with insurance companies there are certain dos and don’ts that you should observe in order to maximize your chances of a good settlement.

It is imperative for you to review, know, and understand your insurance coverage before speaking with your agent. #bernsteinandpoisson   #autoinsuranceclaims  #caraccidentattorneyslasvegas   #lasvegascaraccidentattorneys  

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Hit-and-Run Injures Child Cyclist

A 12-year-old-boy was the victim of a hit-and-run accident when he was struck by a vehicle as he rode his bicycle through the streets of his Las Vegas neighborhood, according to police reports. The vehicle that caused the crash entered the neighborhood, driving recklessly according to witnesses, and struck the child as he rode his bike in the street.

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Motorcyclist Dies in Las Vegas Crash

According to recent police reports, a motorcyclist was killed when a man driving an SUV failed to yield on a left turn. The SUV driver will be charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death.

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Lawsuit vs. Settlement: Which Is Better?

Many people approach the personal injury process with an either/or approach: either settle quickly or file a lawsuit. In reality, these choices are rarely this clear-cut. The lines between settlement and filing a lawsuit are often blurred, and the dance of negotiation may take some time.

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Fraud Case Becomes Possible Elder Abuse

In an interesting legal strategy, the attorney for a 76-year-old woman from Deland, Florida has filed suit against a Las Vegas company claiming elder abuse, according to recent reports. 

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Commuters Stopped by Rollover Crash

A rollover crash on U.S. Highway 95 near Summerlin Parkway brought traffic to a standstill and trapped a driver inside his vehicle, according to Nevada Highway Patrol reports. While the driver suffered only non-life-threatening injuries, he was taken to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after being extracted from the vehicle by firefighters.

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A Utah woman will face sentencing for her role in crashing into eight pedestrians outside a store front in North Las Vegas and the fleeing the scene.

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If you have been involved in a crash, it is important to know what to do. http://bit.ly/1jvugx4

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Many people do not realize how prevalent hit-and-run crashes can be. In some major metro areas, such as Los Angeles, California, up to 50 percent of all crashes may involve a hit-and-run driver.

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In the past, bus accidents have been rare but often deadly due to the lack of safety restraints in many of these vehicles.

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There is a great deal of debate about whether motorcycles are inherently dangerous or whether motorcycle riders are poor drivers. Some people claim that motorcycles should not be allowed on the road with cars because they simply expose riders to too much risk.

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Rollover accidents are not as common as some other types of crashes but they are deadly or cause serious injury far more often. There is no such thing as a “minor” rollover crash.

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In Nevada, 36 pedestrians died in 2010 compared to 257 people killed in car accidents.

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Survey Reveals Different Distractions for Men and Women Drivers

Distracted driving is negligent driving, and people who cause car accidents because they are distracted can and frankly should be found liable for damages that they cause.

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5 Signs An Elderly Loved One May Be Suffering from Financial Abuse

 One of the most common ways that elders are abused occurs by way of their finances. Nursing home workers and/or in-home care providers can take advantage of people in this position for their own financial gain http://bit.ly/1jce7P2