Personal Injury
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What to Do if Your Neighbor’s Dog Bites Your Child
Dog bites can be terrifying and carry untold consequences with them, from infections to severe injury and even disease. When a dog attacks, victims are outraged, confused and frightened. The problem is even worse when the victim is a child and the dog belongs to a neighbor. What do you do right away, and how…
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What You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media
Although freedom of speech is a right protected by the first amendment, an employer has the right to terminate you for any conduct deemed “inappropriate” by company standards. First amendment rights are meant to protect a citizen’s statements about the government. Any statements made about other entities may not be protected. This code extends itself…
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Causes of Las Vegas Wrong-Way Accidents
A wrong-way crash in Nevada recently caused a fatality. A 34-year-old driver was traveling southbound on I-580 in the northbound lanes. The motorist reportedly struck an Expedition, killing the passenger in the Expedition. The driver of the Expedition was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. The initial wrong-way head-on crash resulted in a chain…
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Nevada Ends Discrimination Against Pit Bulls
Nevada pit bull owners had occasion to celebrate recently over legislation that will end discrimination against their breed of canine. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a bill that will prevent local authorities from passing laws that deem dogs “dangerous” simply on the basis of their breed. What is commonly referred to as breed specific legislation…
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The Difference Between Chiropractors And Physical Therapists
Following a car accident, slip and fall or some other type of personal injury incident, people often seek the help of either a chiropractor or physical therapist. Of course, this makes perfect sense. Before exploring legal rights, one’s health and well-being come first. However, the question often gets asked, “should I see a chiropractor or…
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PTSD Following Personal Injury
After a traumatic or life-threatening event, it is very common for a person to experience upsetting memories of the event (i.e. “flashbacks”), increased unease or jumpiness, trouble sleeping and feelings of rage or depression. If these reactions do not ease over time or simply get worse, a person might be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…
