Recent Blog Posts
Turbulence Injuries: Airline Duty of Care and Foreseeability
You’ve heard the script: “Turbulence happens. Buckle up.” True — but also incomplete. Airlines aren’t weather gods, but they aren’t helpless either. When a carrier ignores warnings, delays the seatbelt sign, or keeps the cabin service rolling into a known chop zone, “just turbulence” becomes preventable injury. That’s negligence. And under Nevada law, you… Read More »
Child Pedestrian Cases: Duty of Care and Damages
Kids don’t read traffic. They chase a ball. They run to a friend. They forget the curb exists. That’s predictable. Which is why Nevada law expects adults — drivers, schools, property owners — to anticipate child behavior and act accordingly. When they don’t, and a child is hurt, “accident” stops being a defense. It… Read More »
Design Defect vs. Manufacturing Defect: Choosing Your Theory
Not every bad product fails the same way. And if you pick the wrong theory, the defense will make you chase your tail. The core question in a Nevada product case is simple: “Was the product dangerously designed, or did this particular unit come off the line wrong?” Choose correctly, and you turn “accident”… Read More »
Shared Fault Arguments in Car Accident Scenarios and How to Defeat Them
Insurers love the shared-fault story. Why? Because in Nevada, your recovery drops by your percentage of fault — and if they can push you over 50%, you get nothing. That’s NRS 41.141 in action (modified comparative negligence). The playbook is predictable. But if you move fast and build the right evidence, you can counter… Read More »
How Can You Prove the Other Driver Was Drunk or Drugged?
Car accidents are already messy. Add alcohol or drugs into the mix, and the stakes rise fast. But here’s the reality: suspicion alone won’t get you compensated in Nevada. To win your case, you need solid proof that the other driver was impaired. How can you actually prove intoxication when the other side swears… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation If the Distracted Driver Wasn’t Ticketed?
So you’re in a car accident. You believe the other driver was distracted. Maybe texting, checking GPS, looking away, maybe using their phone. But law enforcement didn’t issue a ticket. Doesn’t matter. In Nevada, you can still seek compensation. Let’s unpack how that works and what you’ll need to prove. Mainor Ellis Injury Lawyers… Read More »
What Are My Options for Compensation If the Other Driver Is Uninsured?
You were hit, you weren’t at fault, and then you learn this: the other driver isn’t insured. And Nevada law says they should be. Now you’re probably wondering: “How do I actually get paid?” You’re not stuck. You’ve got options. And knowing them makes all the difference. At Mainor Ellis Injury Lawyers, we can… Read More »
Can You Sue a Grocery Store for an Accident If You Were Partly at Fault?
You’re shopping. You slip on a slick aisle, trip over a box, or crash into a broken cart. You get hurt, but then comes the twist: maybe you were looking at your phone or missed a warning sign. Now you’re wondering: “Can I still sue if the accident was partially my fault?” Short answer:… Read More »
Proving Negligence in Burn Injury Cases
Burn injuries are among the cruelest catastrophes a person can endure. They leave physical scars, emotional trauma, and overwhelming medical bills. But when someone else’s negligence causes your burn, the law gives you a path to seek justice. At Mainor Ellis Injury Lawyers, we help burn victims in Nevada understand how negligence works, what… Read More »
Can You Sue a Taxi Company After an Accident in Nevada?
You’re riding in a taxi in Nevada. The cab slams into another car or the taxi driver swerves and crashes. Injured? Traumatized? The first legal question you ask (after the pain passes): “Can I sue the taxi company?” Good question. And the answer is: Yes, you often can. But recovering full compensation means untangling… Read More »