Several children were among the 13 people injured in a chemical explosion at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum in Reno, Nevada, recently. Official reports state that the explosion occurred when presenters demonstrating a “smoke tornado” caused the blast with a faulty mixture. None of the injuries were life-threatening. According to police reports, seven children and …
Woman Stranded By Tour Company
A recent case involving a woman stranded in Las Vegas by a tour company has thrown light on the liability of these companies when tourists are injured or taken ill. Tour companies have always had a certain legal responsibility to those who choose to take a paid tour, but now the question arises as to the possible …
The Facts About Personal Injury
Personal injury is an area of the law that is frequently misunderstood by people who are not familiar with this complicated topic. Some people believe that you can “sue for anything” while others believe that you should never file a lawsuit. Both extremes are inaccurate; there are lawsuits that are well worth filing as well …
9 Year Old Shoots, Kills Instructor With Uzi
There is no denying that some guns are incredibly powerful, especially automatic guns such as the Uzi. This raises the question of whether it is wise for children to get their first dose of gun action when they are unable to deal with the recoil from the gun, increasing the danger level of those around …
Nevada DUI And Personal Injury Cases
When someone is injured in a DUI accident, there are both criminal and civil penalties to think about. Criminal penalties such as jail time, fines and community service, are given to the driver to punish him or her for misdeeds, not to compensate the victims for their injuries. There is a difference between collecting damages for …
Worker Killed In MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Accident
A worker was pushed through a third-story window and fell to his death in an accident at a construction zone at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, according to recent reports. The worker, 59-year-old Ricky J. Robinson, served as an audio/visual technician for MGM. According to eye witnesses, around 2:30 p.m. Robinson was …
Lawsuit Vs. Settlement: Which Is Better?
Many people approach the personal injury process with an either/or approach: either settle quickly or file a lawsuit. In reality, these choices are rarely this clear-cut. The lines between settlement and filing a lawsuit are often blurred, and the dance of negotiation may take some time. Here are a few facts about the lawsuit/settlement process …
Snowboarding Crash Claims Young Victim
A young man was killed at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort at Mount Charleston recently in a snowboarding accident, according to recent reports. Christopher Jeffrey Ruby, 20, died from blunt force trauma to the chest, according to the coroner’s office. The ski patrol was called to help an injured skier and provided immediate aid …
Legal Statuses in Premises Liability Cases – Your Rights Described
The federal government estimates that as many as one million people every year are injured because of accidental falls in the United States. While many of these falls occur in someone’s own home, there are many others that take place when someone is on property that belongs to and is the responsibility of someone else. …
