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Q: can someone give me two case examples of personal injury cases in Nevada and their results?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Oct 3, 2015

There are many published Nevada court opinions that describe cases in detail.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is...
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Q: What type of lawer would handle a injury sustained inside a casino by another patron
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on May 30, 2015

A personal injury lawyer would be the type of lawyer to handle such a claim.

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Q: Whom do I ask for my minor daughter's injury during a school game. What questions do I ask to begin?

She has a head and back injury and has not recovered since her injury on December 10, 2014. The coach did not contact for eight days and I have yet to hear from the Principal of the High School. I would like to know what I can do if my (her medical bills continue and especially for the pain and... View More

Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Dec 28, 2014

Many injuries occurring during sports activities are considered no one's fault and you can NOT sue over them. To be able to have a claim against the school you would need to point to some careless action on the part of the school and/or coach. For example, playing a basketball game with water... View More

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Q: I was severely injured on a treadmill that was left open to use by anyone with defendants knowledge it was missing a saf

Safety cord and no signs up. I had never been on a treadmill but saw them many times. Who is more at fault?

Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Dec 28, 2014

You might well have a case. The details matter. So call an attorney, or more than one, to get some opinions after explaining the details.

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Q: my 17 year old niece was at a

my 17 year old niece was at a haloween party in a gated community with security. a fight broke out and one of the guys fighting ran thru crowd of people .knocked down my niece and swung his arm (he was holding a knife)she was stabbed across her forearm (50 stitches)is the gated community liable

Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Dec 28, 2014

I think the strongest possibility would be a claim against the company the provided security. Whether they would be liable would depend on what the security company was told about the prospective guests and what kind of activities were planned and how much alcohol was served and what kind of... View More

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Q: My lawyer in Nevada will not answer questions I have regading my case. He filed a claim over a year ago with the court.

After many calls to his office over several months he called me from his car and told ne that the wheels of justice move slowly. Should I get a new lawyer?

Malcolm P. LaVergne
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answered on Apr 23, 2015

You haven't said anything that makes me believe your lawyer is doing anything that is not competent, and he is right that lawsuits move very slowly and can take two years to get to trial at best, and maybe three or four years. Malcolm.

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Q: I would like to file a personal injury claim against a hotel in Las Vegas. Can you advise a lawyer?
Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Jun 22, 2012

You really need to explain what your claim is and why you think the hotel is liable. For example, certain laywers specialize in suing the police and security officers if your claim is that the hotel's security abused you. Many lawyers, including myself, take slip and fall cases if the client... View More

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Q: Do I need a personal injury lawyer I don't want to close the case, still in great pain and haven't signed paper

I had Botox shots to relieve Pain I had in my neck from a fall, which I was told was whiplash. After a few shots he hit a nerve that lead to great pain and my right shoulder is lower than my left and I am still in pain, neck, shoulder & arm. I waited about 6 months to contact a lawyer because I... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Aug 8, 2011

the lawyer works for his client, not the other way around. you always have the right to terminate your current lawyer and hire another if you can find one. with that said, it is difficult for a new lawyer on a case to take over after another has been in it for a long time. when you hired your... View More

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Q: IN NEVADA MY ATTORNEY REMOVED HIMSELF FROM MY INJURY SUIT CASE RIGHT BEFORE TRIAL AND JUDGE STANDS ON DATES I HV NO ATTY
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Aug 3, 2011

call the bar association in the county in which your case is pending. usually county bar associations have a referral list of lawyers that do particular types of cases. good luck.

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