While most employers in Nevada want to make sure their workplaces are safe for employees, dangers can still exist that could have a negative impact on a worker's health. For example, one occupational disease that some people have contracted through their work is pleural mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.
Road rage leads to fatal accident in Nevada
Driving can be a stressful and sometimes aggravating activity, particularly when those who share the road are driving recklessly. Sometimes these frustrations boil over into incidents of road rage, with one driver purposefully acting aggressively out of anger targeted at another driver. However, road rage can be extremely dangerous, as one incident can show.
How might a DUI charge affect child custody talks?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough. Now you have a DUI charge to contend with, and one of the top things on your mind might be whether you need to disclose the charge to your co-parent and how it could affect custody talks and parenting plans.
Is it always worth it to fight for the family home in a divorce?
People in Nevada often have emotional ties to the family home, which can make it one of the most sought-after pieces of property should a couple divorce. Each side may have very personal reasons for wanting to keep the family home. However, there are important financial considerations that accompany home ownership that should be considered before deciding whether to fight for such a large asset.
Helping clients seek workers' compensation benefits since 1965
Americans have a strong work ethic and do what it takes to get the job done. Unfortunately, even seemingly mundane work can lead to a workplace injury or illness. Of course, it seems obvious that some lines of work, such as construction work or working in the manufacturing industry present dangers, but even office workers can be injured when they have to lift something heavy or perform repetitive tasks over a long period of time.