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Single-Vehicle Las Vegas Auto Accident Leads to Death of Passenger
When someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle and gets out on public roads, he or she owes what’s known as a legal duty of care to everyone around him or her who could be affected by the decisions that are made. Those who are protected by this legal duty include those in other [...]
Continue reading...Bail Set for Woman Accused in Fatal Las Vegas DUI Accident
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants is a serious crime in Nevada even if the person who is arrested for it does not cause an accident. However, the penalties and potential liability for a defendant becomes much more severe if a DUI accident occurs and especially if a person is injured or [...]
Continue reading...The Fallout from an Auto Accident Can Be Disastrous
Friday, February 26, 2010
We often cover auto accidents that occur in and around Las Vegas and other parts of Nevada, but what people rarely see after the initial incident is how those who are left behind when people are killed or seriously injured struggle with their new reality. A husband and wife were involved in a crash in [...]
Continue reading...Car Careens Into Summerlin Home
Monday, February 22, 2010
Most of us understand that when we get behind the wheel of a vehicle, we are taking on certain risks that involve our own driving maneuvers and the decisions of other drivers. However, most would not assume that there is risk involved with traffic while they are at home. Luckily, no one had to find [...]
Continue reading...Charges Pending in Fatal Las Vegas Boulevard Crash
Friday, February 12, 2010
Yesterday’s news included a tragic story of a woman losing her life as a result of an auto accident that at this point does not appear to be her fault. The reason one can responsibly make that statement is because a follow-up story today reports that the man involved in the crash will have criminal [...]
Continue reading...Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Sedan
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Motorcycle drivers all tend to understand the risks involved with sharing the road with larger vehicles. Unfortunately, when what seems like a basic and simple mistake is made, drivers and passengers of motorcycles tend to face greater risk than those who are relatively protected inside the cabin of larger vehicles. Tragically, this vulnerability may have [...]
Continue reading...Nevada Supreme Court Rules Against Pharmacy Liability
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
We posted recently regarding the issue of liability for a pharmacy if someone who has been abusing prescriptions ultimately causes harm to others. The court has made its ruling, and it has decided that pharmacies can not be held liable for these types of damages. The case has drawn national attention not only because of [...]
Continue reading...UMC Takes First Steps in Response to Ignored Patient
Monday, December 21, 2009
Generally, when a person or an entity is guilty of some sort of misconduct, the reaction by that entity can be telling. Since the story broke regarding UMC’s alleged refusal to treat a pregnant woman who was in agony, the hospital has had to deal with other legal problems. In response to this issue, word [...]
Continue reading...Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
When someone drinks and drives and gets into an accident, he or she can face substantial consequences from prosecutors, especially if someone is hurt or killed as a result. When an alleged drunk driver causes this sort of harm and then flees the scene, the consequences only become heavier after he or she is ultimately [...]
Continue reading...Long-Delayed Criminal Trial Shows Importance of Civil Court Justice
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
When someone is killed in an auto accident that is clearly the fault of the other driver, it can often lead to criminal charges and eventually a criminal prosecution depending on the facts of the situation. If this occurs and the defendant is ultimately convicted, it can be of great aid to the family of [...]
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- UMC Patient Privacy Leak Revealed
- Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case
- Nevada Supreme Court Case Could Bring More Liability to Pharmacies
- Update: FBI Getting Involved with UMC Information Leak
- Another Potential Legal Problem for UMC
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