Recent Blog Posts
Casino Kitchen, Hotel Room, or Car Fire: Common Sources of Burn Injuries in Nevada
Nevada sells two things better than almost anywhere else: heat and spectacle. Flaming cocktails. Open kitchens. Casino buffets running 24/7. Hotels filled with appliances and electronics. Miles of highway in 110‑degree weather. It all feels controlled until it isn’t. A grease flare‑up in a casino kitchen. A hotel room outlet that pops and lights… Read More »
Head‑On Collisions After Illegal Passing: When Impatience on Nevada Highways Becomes Negligence
You’ve seen it a hundred times on Nevada highways. Two‑lane road. Long desert stretch. A line of cars stuck behind a semi going just under the speed limit. Somebody decides they’re tired of waiting. They swing out into the oncoming lane, punch the gas, and hope nothing comes around the bend. Sometimes they get… Read More »
Chemical Burns From Cleaning Products in Hotels and Casinos: Hidden Dangers in ‘Back of House’ Areas
You never see it in the glossy ads. What you don’t see is the back of house: service corridors that smell like bleach and solvents, cramped laundry rooms, dish pits full of chemicals, and storage closets packed with industrial‑strength cleaners. If you work in a hotel or casino in Nevada, or even if you’re… Read More »
Housekeeping Carts, Cords, and Cluttered Hallways: Overlooked Hotel Hazards That Cause Guest Injuries
You remember the lobby. What you probably don’t remember, until you get hurt, is the hallway. The housekeeping cart parked across from your door. The vacuum cord stretching from one room to the next. The stack of linens, trash bags, room service trays, ladders, and “just for a minute” clutter that turns a hotel… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries: What a Lifetime of Care Costs and Who Pays
Few injuries are as devastating (physically, emotionally, and financially) as a spinal cord injury (SCI). In an instant, an accident can transform every aspect of a person’s life, from mobility and independence to their ability to work and care for themselves. The consequences ripple far beyond the hospital stay, often requiring lifelong medical care,… Read More »
5 Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know After a Car Accident
Car accidents are traumatic enough on their own. They usually entail the shock, the pain, the medical bills, and the lost work. But for many victims, the real struggle begins after the crash: when dealing with the insurance company. Insurance companies like to present themselves as friendly and helpful, but make no mistake; they… Read More »
Why You Need to Document Daily Challenges After a Brain Injury (And How to Do It)
Recovering from a brain injury isn’t like recovering from a broken bone. You can’t simply rest for six weeks and return to normal life. The effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be unpredictable, invisible, and deeply personal, impacting memory, mood, concentration, sleep, and even personality. All too often, brain injury victims face… Read More »
What Makes an Injury ‘Catastrophic’ and Why It Changes Everything in Court
Not all injuries are created equal. A sprained wrist from a car accident is painful, but with proper treatment, life goes back to normal. A spinal cord injury, traumatic brain damage, or loss of a limb, however, is a completely different story. These are considered catastrophic injuries: life-altering events that fundamentally change how you… Read More »
Can You Sue for Falling on a Public Sidewalk?
We walk on them every day without thinking. Sidewalks outside stores, parks, schools, and office buildings. But when a sidewalk is cracked, uneven, or poorly maintained, one wrong step can lead to a serious fall and lasting injuries. So here’s the big question: “Can you sue if you fall on a public sidewalk in… Read More »
Drowsy Truck Drivers: How Hours-of-Service Violations Prove Negligence
When an 80,000-pound semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the outcome is almost always devastating. Victims often suffer catastrophic injuries, lifelong disabilities, or worse. While speeding, distracted driving, and poor maintenance all cause trucking accidents, one of the most dangerous and overlooked factors is driver fatigue. Federal and state laws are designed to prevent… Read More »