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Some of the most common injuries from falling down stairs include sprains, strains, soft tissue injuries, broken bones and fractures, and head and neck injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, the victim was not at fault for the stairway accident. He or she may be able to bring a stairway accident …

3 important things to know about slip and fall compensation amounts are that they can decrease if the victim was partially at fault, they aim to cover the victim’s losses, and they are often settled out of court. A skilled personal injury lawyer can help victims maximize their settlement and recover the compensation they deserve. …

Ladder accidents typically happen when the ladder is not on firm, level ground; when the climber misses the bottom rung or overreached; when the wrong type of ladder is used; or when the ladder is worn, damaged, or defective. In any of these cases, the victim can suffer significant injuries. If they were not at fault, they …

Hockey fans arrested at Golden Knights games at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas eventually get transported to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. The jail is about eight miles away from the arena. Most arrestees are allowed to bail out and stay out of custody while their criminal case is ongoing. What …

Arrest warrants do not expire. They generally remain active until recalled by the court, or until the subject of the warrant is apprehended. However, many states have criminal statutes of limitations. If the statute of limitations has expired for the crime that led to the arrest warrant, the case may be dismissed as time-barred. The charge …

California Labor Code 4850 benefits are continued salary payments to certain first responders and public safety officers who have been hurt at work and are on disability. Eligible workers continue to receive their salary for 1 year. If the worker is still disabled after a year, he or she can continue to receive normal workers’ …

There are numerous things that a defendant can do to beat a sexual assault charge. It is important not to speak with the police or to other people involved in the case without having a lawyer present. Once charges have been filed, there are several legal defenses that may be available. How can I beat …

As long as the relationship is not sexual, it is generally not illegal merely to date a minor. If the relationship is sexual or involves any sexual contact, the ages of the parties will matter. So will where they live, as each state has its own age of consent law, its own “Romeo and Juliet” law, …

Generally speaking, convicted felons cannot own a gun in California. Anyone with a felony conviction on their criminal record who owns, purchases, receives, or possesses a firearm in the state is guilty of a felony. Convictions carry up to 3 years in prison. However, there are several ways for felons to get their firearms rights …

The chances of a driver winning his or her DMV hearing depend on the facts of the case. If law enforcement has a weak case or clearly violated the driver’s rights, it is easier to win at the hearing. Regardless of the case, hiring a skilled DUI attorney increases the likelihood of getting a good …

People arrested at a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are ultimately transferred to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center, about eight miles north of the stadium. The vast majority of people can bail out and remain out of custody pending the resolution of their criminal case. What happens after I’m …

The difference between a corporal injury and domestic violence rests on the extent of the injuries inflicted. Domestic violence causing a corporal injury has to cause some sort of physical injury. Domestic violence charges in general do not necessarily require there to be a physical injury. The corporal injury makes the offense more severe. The …

Yes. All convicted sex offenders in Nevada under parole or probation must have their residence approved by their parole officer or probation officer (PO). And certain Tier III offenders may not live within 1,000 feet of a location primarily used by children. Residency requirements Convicted sex offenders in the state of Nevada under parole or …

Pedestrians do not always have the right of way. Drivers have the right of way when pedestrians do not comply with their state’s pedestrian and crosswalk laws. In some cases, pedestrians can be held liable for the pedestrian accident. They can also be held partially at-fault and lose compensation through comparative negligence rules. Do pedestrians …

A probation revocation occurs when a defendant is on probation for a criminal matter and he or she violates a term or condition of the probationary sentence. The probationer may then have to serve the balance of the sentence in jail, rather than on community supervision. This decision is made at the probation violation hearing, …

A Criminal conspiracy charge can be filed if multiple people agree to commit a crime, they intend to commit the crime, and one of them acts in furtherance of the agreement. Defendants can be liable for conspiracy even if they never act unlawfully, on their own. Depending on the state and circumstances, it can be …

After a car accident, the victim is generally responsible for paying his or her medical bills. This is the case even if it is clear that the other driver was at fault for the crash. If the victim has health insurance or Med-pay, the insurance company may cover the costs as they accumulate. A verdict …

Butterfly knives are illegal in California. The law treats butterfly knives as a type of switchblade under California Penal Code 21510 PC. This statute makes it a crime to carry, possess in public, sell, or otherwise transfer a butterfly knife. Convictions are misdemeanor offenses that carry up to 6 months in jail. Are butterfly knives …

You do not have to show police your identification in California, unless you are being lawfully detained or arrested. Unlike some other states, California does not have a “stop and identify” statute that makes it a crime to refuse to identify yourself. However, Vehicle Code section 12500(a) VC makes it a crime to drive without …

Domestic violence is generally charged as a misdemeanor offense rather than a felony, unless the incident caused an injury or involved a deadly weapon or child victim. A pattern of abuse can also elevate domestic violence to a felony. So can a violation of a restraining order. The laws in difference states will say which circumstances …

The most common types of crane accidents are when the crane makes contact with live power lines, when equipment or the load strikes a worker, when workers or operators fall from the crane, when the crane tips over, and when the boom or cable fails. The injuries sustained in these crane accidents are often catastrophic …

Breaking and entering and trespassing are similar but distinct crimes. Breaking and entering generally involves the use of force, however slight, to gain entry into a building or residence. Trespass only requires an unauthorized entry onto someone else’s property, with or without forced entry. In most states, there also has to be an intent to …

California defines assault weapons by the firearm’s specific make, model, and series, as well as by its general characteristics. The list includes semiautomatic centerfire rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Firearms that fall under the definition of assault weapon are generally illegal within the state. Possessing an assault weapon is a wobbler offense. Manufacturing, selling, or transporting …