When Chest Pain Gets Written Off as "Just Anxiety" Key Takeaways: You may be able to sue if an ER dismissed your heart attack as anxiety. A wrong diagnosis is not malpractice by itself, though. You must show the care fell below the accepted medical standard and caused real harm. […]
Understanding the Value of a Preeclampsia Malpractice Claim in Illinois Key Takeaways: An Illinois preeclampsia lawsuit settlement has no set formula, but it is generally calculated in steps: a timely filing, then economic and non-economic damages, then adjustments for fault allocation and health care liens. Medical malpractice claims generally must […]
If you were hit on a Las Vegas crosswalk by a turning driver, you may wonder if you have a right to pursue a personal injury claim against the driver. The short answer is that Nevada law heavily protects you. Under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 484B.283, drivers must yield the […]
If you were injured by someone whose actions went far beyond simple carelessness, you might be entitled to punitive damages in Nevada. What are punitive damages, and when are they allowed? The short answer is that punitive damages are financial awards designed to punish a wrongdoer for malicious, oppressive, or […]
If you were injured in a Las Vegas motorcycle accident while riding without a helmet, the short answer is that it can reduce your financial compensation, but it does not automatically ruin your entire personal injury claim. Under Nevada law, failing to wear a helmet gives insurance companies a legal […]