It doesn’t take long to get a divorce in Nevada, and U.S. Census statistics confirm it. According to the U.S. Census, Nevada has the highest divorce rate in the country at 6.7 divorces per every 1,000 people as of 2009. While the divorce rate indicates that it does not take…
It can be dangerous out on the roads, even more so for anyone riding a motorcycle. Without the protection of the frame of a car, motorcyclists simply face more danger than other motor vehicle operators. Not only are they relatively unprotected, but sometimes other drivers have trouble seeing them. This…
Each person handles divorce differently. Some people welcome the news that they are finally able to get rid of their spouse. Others are devastated when they are hit with the news. It’s not uncommon for them to spiral into depression after coming to grips with the fact that their life…
In America, there are people who lament the fact that society has become increasingly litigious, with people looking for frivolous reasons to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this belief is often based on partial truths and is the result of an organized campaign by big business or lobbyists obscuring true facts…
Personal injury lawsuits or civil lawsuits are distinct legal proceedings separate from criminal cases. While a criminal case is brought by a prosecutor and a defendant faces jail time or penalties for crimes against the state, civil lawsuits are brought by victims of negligence or wrongdoing. The purpose of a…
We must all be vigilant to avoid accidents. Unfortunately, some people are not very watchful at all. It may be a momentary lapse or it may be a lifetime history of reckless behavior. Whatever it the case, it takes only a few moments for distraction to cause a potentially life-changing…
If a person, company or government agency negligently or intentionally causes harm to someone, the person, company or agency has to pay for damages. In some cases, it is very clear who was responsible for an injury and the responsible party is 100 percent to blame. For example, if a…
Hiring an attorney after an injury is one of the most important decisions you will need to make. Your lawyer will deal with the insurance company on your behalf, negotiate for a monetary settlement, investigate your claim and present your case to a judge or to a jury. If you…
When you hire a personal injury lawyer, that attorney becomes your advocate and your representative throughout an injury claim. You need to trust that your lawyer will have your best interests at heart and will fight to get you full compensation under the law. Not every attorney is equipped to…
Comedian George Wallace was performing at a show on the Las Vegas Strip in 2007 when he got his leg tangled in wiring on stage. The cables should have been better secured, but weren’t. As a result, the comedian suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. The comedian’s injuries caused significant pain…