The American Burn Association (ABA) uses the first full week of February to promote National Burn Awareness Week. The organization uses the event to promote awareness of burn injury issues and to help people learn about burn safety. This year’s National Burn Awareness Week will take place during February 5-11 and focus on scald injury […]
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Recovery and Treatment Options After an Injury Accident
According to The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), personal injuries account for over 150,000 deaths and over 3-million non-fatal injuries per year. A majority of these injury-related accidents are the direct result of another person or business’s negligence. Expectedly, recovery and treatment options after an accident do not fall under a one-size-fits-all […]
What’s the Difference Between a Trial Attorney and a Litigator
When looking for a personal injury lawyer, some people are confused by the differences between a litigator and a trial attorney. While both are lawyers, there are some distinct differences in skill sets and specialties. Depending on the nature of your injury claim, you may need one, the other, or both. In this blog, the […]
Tips to Avoid Holiday Accidents
Holiday accidents are an unfortunate side effect of the season. While many of these are completely avoidable, some occur due in part to the negligence of another party. Many seemingly innocent holiday themed items in your home can actually be dangerous products hidden in plain sight. Even if you’ve had your decorations up for over […]
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
Las Vegas is one of the premiere destinations for celebrating New Year’s Eve. With dozens of extraordinary clubs and parties featuring some of the best DJs in the world–not to mention 24/7 partying–it’s easy to understand why. The Las Vegas personal injury lawyers at ER Injury Attorneys hope that you enjoy everything Sin City has […]
Prevent Impaired Driving This Holiday Season
The holiday season means parties and celebrations with family, friends, and co-workers. For many, with this, also comes alcohol, which is why every December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Impaired driving or driving under the influence is a major problem all year, but rates increase during the holiday season. There were 209 […]
Prepare Your Car For Winter With These 4 Safety Tips
Although Las Vegas is known for its sizzling summers, it can get very cold during the winter months. While snow is infrequent, it’s common for temperatures to dip below freezing on winter nights. Driving conditions can be especially dangerous for people making trips to nearby Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon, where snow is more […]
What Is Loss of Consortium?
When you lose a loved one in an accident, you’re probably not thinking of the long-term financial ramifications of their passing. Like most people, you’re probably dealing with the tremendous grief that comes with the untimely death of a spouse or domestic partner. Unfortunately, insurance will often try to take advantage of your fragile emotional […]
What Are Nevada Negligence Laws?
A main factor in personal injury claims is negligence. The legal definition of negligence is “a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.” Every state applies different laws towards negligence in personal injury cases. These differences can be confusing, especially if you’ve […]
National Seat Belt Day: Buckle Up for Your Safety
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has designated November 14 as National Seat Belt Day. The organization uses the event to educate people about the importance of seat belt use. Proper seat belt use can make a huge difference in the event of a car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that […]