No one is born a criminal, and neither does committing a crime automatically make a person bad. So many factors are at play that lead to illegal behavior. For example, a history of childhood abuse, an addiction to painkillers after an injury or a mental illness can cause a good person to make a wrong choice. Yet, often the judicial system can be harsher than is fair on these types of offenders.
Steps to take if you are thinking about divorce
With half of all marriages ending in divorce, it is likely that you have thought about the subject sometime from your engagement to years into your marriage. Just the idea of breaking up can be daunting and give you fear.
Common reasons Nevada workers' compensation claims get denied
Submitting a workers' compensation claim can seem fairly straightforward. However, even legitimate claims can end up denied, leaving the injured worker to deal with missed workdays, medical expenses and possible wage reductions.
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury
A serious traumatic brain injury is a cause for concern. This type of head trauma requires immediate medical attention. Urgent medical care for a TBI is necessary to ensure the patient has an adequate supply of blood and oxygen and that no further damage is done to the brain or neck.
Understanding negligence in Nevada
Accidents occur every day. In instances where parties cause those accidents due to negligence, personal injury claims may be beneficial.
3 reasons to consider requesting a child custody modification
As the holidays approach and you take a look at your child custody arrangement, you may find that it is no longer working well for you. If your current custody or vacation details leave you dissatisfied, you may be wondering if there is a way to make changes.
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.
Workers compensation claims and independent medical examination
If you have filed a claim for workers' compensation due to a work-related injury in Nevada, you may receive a notice from your employer's insurer asking you to appear for an independent medical examination.
Hearing loss is America’s most common workplace injury
If you work in the mining or construction fields, or in any other industry where loud levels of noise are par for the course, be aware that your profession places you at risk for America’s most common workplace injury: hearing loss.
Why you need a lawyer for your Nevada DUI
Many people tend to think of a DUI case as a simple matter they can handle themselves. However, experienced attorneys know that things are rarely as simple as they seem.