When floors, balconies, and their supporting structures fail they can cause serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths. In Nevada, facility managers, building owners, or the architects who designed the structure can be held liable for negligence. Notable Structural Failures There have been multiple structural failures over the past few years that[…]
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Are wheel adapters safe? Wheel adapters and spacers may not be safe for highway use and when they fail, the consequences can be deadly. Manufacturers and retailers all over the world, however, are failing to warn drivers about the dangers these wheel accessories present. And despite the deaths of two[…]
Continue readingCar rental agencies that profit from partnerships with Uber and Lyft are also liable for the accidents and injuries rideshare drivers cause. As ridesharing services spread across the country, this loosely regulated industry poses a significant risk to passengers. When ridesharing accidents occur in Nevada, it can be difficult to[…]
Continue readingMistaking leaking cerebral spinal fluid for a runny nose can be a fatal mistake. Patients who suffer traumatic brain injuries can leak fluid from the brain which often presents as the same type of runny nose caused by allergic reactions or a migraine headache. Mistaking one for the other can delay treatment[…]
Continue readingPedestrian bollards were installed in various Las Vegas locations to prevent fatalities but some may be raising the risk. Many motorists argue that the height and design of bollards throughout the city create a distraction. They also argue that their height blocks their view of pedestrians which increases the risk of[…]
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