Each year, hundreds of pedestrians are seriously injured in collisions. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 88 pedestrians died in Nevada in 2021. Given the increased weight of motor vehicles, even a collision at low speeds can have devastating consequences for pedestrians, who are completely unprotected. At Ladah Law Firm, we promote pedestrian safety […]
Las Vegas welcomes millions of visitors every year, and hotels around the city house most of them. Any accident inside a hotel can absolutely ruin a vacation or business trip. These accidents can also ruin your finances. If you suffered serious physical injuries, you might lack the funds to fully pay for your medical care […]
Under Nevada law, any motorist involved in a crash must immediately stop their vehicle and promptly notify the police about the wreck. Unfortunately, dozens of people each month hit the gas and flee the scene. Injured victims are rightly furious. Not only has the motorist broken the law, they have left you on your own […]
Many brain injuries are caused by a blow to the head, which shakes the brain inside the skull. Car accidents, slip and falls, and sports injuries are common examples. As the brain twists and turns, axons get damaged and neural signals are interrupted, leading to impairments. But other injuries stem from reduction in oxygen flow […]
Many people injured in Vegas are visiting from some other state, whether California or Ohio or Vermont. Many come for vacation or their honeymoons, while others visit for business purposes. While here, they can get injured in a variety of accidents, including premises liability incidents like slip and falls or elevator accidents. You might be […]
When we think of car accidents, most people imagine two vehicles slamming into each other, probably at an intersection. But some accidents involve only one vehicle getting into a collision. That does not mean that the victim cannot receive compensation or sue a driver. Instead, they need to prove that someone else was responsible for […]
Uber has grown in popularity in Nevada, and thousands of people hail rides every single day by using the Uber app on their phones. Like other motorists, however, Uber drivers get into all kinds of accidents for a variety of reasons. If you were hurt as a passenger, or if an Uber driver struck you […]
Like other states, Nevada requires that motorists wear a seat belt when riding in a vehicle. Failure to follow the law will result in a small civil penalty (usually $25) but no demerit points on a license. This isn’t a severe penalty, but the state still wants to encourage people to buckle up, so it […]
At Ladah Law Firm, we have helped countless motorcyclists injured in collisions, so we know these accidents quite well. Although it’s true that no two accidents are alike, we do see some common situations that occur over and over where unsuspecting motorcyclists get hurt. Following a crash, you need a seasoned Nevada motorcycle accident attorney. Contact […]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 10% of Nevada drivers are uninsured. They do not have the bare minimum liability coverage as required by the state. Their reasons for driving without coverage vary. Many drivers are struggling financially due to sky-high inflation, so they stop paying their insurance to spend on other necessities. […]