Las Vegas Injury Attorney Blog

Accidents can come in many forms, but they all bear a certain degree of trauma in common. Even a minor fender-bender can entail repair costs or medical bills that are difficult for the average person to pay unprepared. The accidents that cause more damage or worse injury can be financially ruinous without legal compensation to offset the huge costs. The most tragic accidents, in which a life is lost, may have no monetary cost, but the suffering for those left behind is the worst to bear. Legal compensation for wrongful death is no less just than any other form.

A fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred on Decatur and Flamingo, according to Metro police.

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing the street by a Dodge Durango, police say. According to witnesses, the woman was not in a marked crosswalk when she attempted to cross the street.

It should be a reasonable expectation that one is able to go to work, be safe, and return home uninjured, even in jobs where some risk is involved. There are laws and regulations created to protect the wellbeing of workers, even at the most dangerous jobs. Still, there are no regulations that can prevent the recklessness of another human being. If someone is going to disregard the measures that exist to keep everyone safe, chances are good someone is going to get hurt. When that happens, the one who caused injury should have to face the full consequences, including payment to the injured party.

A person working in a tree trimming basket was hurt when the vehicle to which the basket was attached was struck by truck.

According to a Metro officer, the call came in just after noon, from southeast Las Vegas. The accident occurred on East Crellin Circle, not far from South Sandhill and East Russel roads.

It is the right of the injured or bereaved to seek legal compensation from the person who caused them great loss. The hurt should not have to pay their own medical bills, nor should the person who hurt another human being simply go on without paying some kind of compensation. A good attorney can make sure those who suffer loss receive justice.

A driver turned himself into the police after leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident, according to an arrest report. He claimed he would not have fled the scene in the first place if he had known anyone had been seriously injured. The 49-year-old man turned himself in to Metro’s Enterprise Area Command, where he was charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving death or injury, driving without a license, and driving without proof of insurance.

The suspect was driving an SUV and struck a left-turning Oldsmobile. The impact caused the Oldsmobile to collide with the wall of a nearby ball, according to police. The SUV then crashed into another car, and that car struck yet another car.

The unfortunate truth is that injury is possible nearly anywhere, especially when other people are involved. While it’s certainly possible to be injured at home alone, most accidents or personal injuries are caused through the actions of another person. Often, this other person shows a disregard for the law or for other people. Cases like these are cases that should involve legal compensation — not just to pay medical bills, but because it is just to make sure others are responsible for the harm they have caused.

There were dozens of injuries at the MGM Grand after a major boxing match in early May.

According to witnesses, there was a loud noise, like a gunshot, and the crowd panicked. Thousands of spectators rushed the exits.

No one is immune to accidents. They can happen to anyone at any time, and all we can do is do our best to keep safe. Yet, even the best can’t avoid being the victim of another’s carelessness. At times like these, legal compensation is part of the recovery process, and more than that, it’s a form of justice. The injured person should not be responsible for the sometimes crushing costs that arise out of an accident or some other personal injury.

One of the hosts of “Pawn Stars”, Corey Harrison, also known as Big Hoss, was injured in a motorcycle accident, just hours before he was to celebrate his 31st birthday. His injuries included a broken arm, and some damage to his back and foot.

Of course, the extent of his injuries meant Harrison could not attend his own birthday dinner at a Las Vegas steakhouse. His father and stepmother had planned to surprise him there with a birthday cake shaped like a motorcycle.

Safety is not just a personal matter. In a way, we each bear responsibility for the others around us. In a car, we follow the laws so we don’t injure other drivers or ourselves. Employers have to make sure their work environments are as safe as possible for everyone involved. Restaurants need to make sure everything is properly prepared and safe to eat. Because we all share in this responsibility, those who fail to hold up their end are also liable. They have a debt to pay, so the victim does not have to face crippling medical costs and other expenses.

An explosion and fire at a Southern California metal polishing business injured 11 people, according to authorities. Two of these were critically injured.

According to a Los Angeles County fire inspector, the explosion occurred just before 10 in the morning, originating from overhead ducts. He believes lint or dust building up in the ducts may have been the cause.

No one is immune to an accident. They come out of nowhere, often caused by someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, and leave behind damages and injuries. Each and every one of them, no matter how minor, is a traumatic experience that takes time, and often money, for recovery. Legal compensation can help with both, by allowing time away from work, and by paying medical and repair bills that insurance doesn’t quite cover.

A Las Vegas Metro motorcycle police officer was taken to University Medical Center after a crash which involved another vehicle, according to authorities.

Another officer with Metro reported the incident around 12:30 in the afternoon. She said the motorcycle officer was involved in a crash which included another vehicle, but there were no details on how the accident occurred.

The aftermath of an accident is often the worst part. While the accident can take mere seconds, it can leave behind destruction, injury, and even death. The emotional trauma alone can take some time for recovery. When physical injury and damages are involved, it can take weeks, months, sometimes even years to set everything right again, or at least to get back to a daily routine. The victim should never have to bear the costs of these things. That’s where legal compensation comes in.

Police were called to the scene of a crash involving three cars near Nellis Boulevard and Flamingo Road.

The accident occurred a bit before 11 in the morning on a Saturday. Three injured people were taken to Sunrise Trauma, and their conditions are currently unknown.

Schools have a responsibility to protect their students from harm.  This includes transportation provided by the school so that students may get to and from class on a school day.  Sometimes accidents happen and children are involved in an accident while riding the bus.  When this happens who is to blame?  The answer lies in who owns the bus.

Recently in Anaheim California, thirteen people were injured in a school bus crash when the driver lost control about 3:30 pm and tilted the bus into an embankment.    The driver was trapped inside of the bus following the collision.  Firefighters had to extract the driver from the bus.

Luckily there were no fatalities as a result of the accident.  The injuries sustained by the 13 occupants of the bus were not disclosed.  The cause of the accident was also not known.

Injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers are happening at alarming rates.  Nevada is cracking down on these drivers by sentencing first time offenders from two to 20 years in prison if someone is injured as a result of their driving under the influence. If more than one person is injured, the sentence can be consecutive for each person injured.

In April 2013, 19-year-old Gage Lindsey was driving his 1993 Lexus LS400 allegedly under the influence of several different drugs.  Lindsey said he blacked out before driving his car into the crowded Egg and I restaurant on Sahara Avenue injuring ten people.  Some injuries were severe and required immediate medical attention.  Luckily, there were no fatalities as a result of Lindsey’s reckless behavior.

Lindsey is expected to plead guilty to two charges of drunk driving and causing substantial bodily injury.  His hearing will be held soon.  The 19-year-old faces two to 40 years in prison for the accident and injuries.