Trespassing on Railroads Most railroad operators consider pedestrians on the tracks to be criminal trespassers. In fact, railroad tracks are considered a private property that is owned and maintained by the railroad company. However, that does not absolve railroad operators from taking reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to the […]

Harm never takes a vacation and injuries frequently happen while guests stay in Las Vegas. Many types of injuries can occur when people are on vacation, and businesses can be held liable for the injuries their negligent actions create. Swimming in Unsafe Pools There are many types of swimming injuries […]

When airlines violate their duty of care and fail to protect the safety and welfare of passengers on a flight, they can be held liable for the injuries that result. However, there are limitations and many airline’s contracts of carriage protect them from lawsuits stemming from the actions of other […]

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones to laptops, and the power contained within these powerful batteries creates a strong potential for explosions and fires. When these devices fail and cause explosions or fires, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and maintenance technicians can be held liable for the personal injuries and deaths they […]

Physicians are prescribing medications at unprecedented rates and many of these medications can cause harmful side effects, drug addictions and harmful interactions that can result in personal injuries and wrongful deaths. To protect themselves, consumers should actively research their prescription medications and verify that the drugs won’t cause unnecessary harm. […]

Foggy conditions can present a serious risk of accidents and injuries to Nevada motorists. Most fog in Nevada occurs around Elko, Reno, and Winnemucca. Once or twice a year, it also appears around Las Vegas or Ely. When fog appears, it is crucial for motorists to take active measures to […]

The safety of motor vehicle has come a long way in recent years, but there are still a number of vehicles that are downright dangerous for drivers and passengers who are involved in car accidents. While some larger cars, SUVs, minivans, and trucks could stand a few safety improvements, smaller […]

The 21st century offers many distractions that can lead to dangerous driving behaviors and motorists are beginning to wake up to the risks these distractions pose. In 2015, distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives and nearly 400,000 were injured by distracted drivers. The significant rates of injuries and deaths have resulted […]

Window blinds are seemingly innocuous household features, but these simple shades are an ever-present threat hanging over the heads of children. Although some kids merely suffer a few scrapes or bruises from window blind accidents, others suffer serious injuries including entanglement and strangulation. Strung up and Strangled The cords that […]

Playing with toys can be a dangerous business and each year thousands of children and adults are injured by defective or poorly manufactured toys. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. is a private consumer watchdog that recently issued a warning about the year’s most dangerous toys for children. The following […]