Workers’ Comp Changes in Nevada (Fiscal Year 2023)

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When you’re hurt at work, it can be confusing to know what to do next. But the workers’ compensation system is there to help cover expenses, medical care, and a portion of your wages if you suffered an injury or illness while performing your job duties. However, there are new rules regarding workers’ compensation and…

How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Case Take to Settle?

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Injured workers in Nevada are able to get financial support from workers’ compensation (WC) when they’ve suffered an injury or illness on the job. By filing a claim, they can get compensation for medical care, transportation costs to get treatment, and a portion of their wages while they recover. While some workers’ compensation cases will…

Stay Safe on the Road: Wildlife Safe Driving Tips from the Nevada DOT

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In the United States, there are between 1 million and 2 million car accidents involving animals annually. These accidents resulted in over 26,000 injuries, 200 human deaths, and over $8 billion in property damages. Since 1990, the number of wildlife accidents has been increasing and, by 2004, represented over five percent of all car accidents.…

How To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit

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The concept of filing a personal injury lawsuit may not seem that difficult. You hire personal injury lawyers to file a claim against the responsible parties. If you cannot reach a favorable settlement, you take the case to court, where a judge or jury will decide whether you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. …

The Best Car Safety Features on the Market

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From research to recommendations, many questions come up while trying to find the best new car. Landing that perfect vehicle can be a daunting task. Like most people, you’ll want the safest and most reliable car you can afford. One of the most important aspects of choosing a new vehicle will be the car safety…

7 Reasons Why You Should Wear a Seat Belt

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Wearing your seat belt can save your life in an automobile accident. Studies show1 that drivers and passengers wearing seat belts are 50% less likely to die in a car accident than those who don’t wear one. It’s estimated that 14,955 lives2 were saved in 2017 from seat belt use in passenger vehicles. Reasons To…

Self-Driving Cars: Are You Safe On the Road with Them?

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As driving technologies continue to evolve, self-driving cars are the most anticipated advances. While we are still several years away from 100 percent fully autonomous vehicles, many car manufacturers have implemented an array of advanced vehicle safety features.  Even with these advances, it is understandable that you may be wondering, are self-driving cars safe? Our…

How To Spot the Physical Signs of Emotional Distress

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It’s very common to experience signs of stress when a crisis happens. Not only can an accident result in injury, but there may be mental health and emotional repercussions. Anyone involved in an accident or who is a witness can experience some degree of stress. Many of these associated symptoms will resolve on their own…

How Serious Injuries Affect the Value of Your Claim

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In a personal injury claim, each situation is unique. The type of injuries received and the extent of those injuries can significantly impact the victim’s recovery from an accident. But serious injuries don’t just impact the present—They can have lasting ramifications that affect victims for the rest of their lives. Our Las Vegas injury lawyers…