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Nevada’s mandatory reporter laws require certain professionals to contact law enforcement when they learn of: child abuse or neglect; elder abuse – abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of people 60 years old or older; vulnerable person abuse – abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of disabled people; patients with non-accidental bullet wounds or stab …
The recent Takata airbag recall has many Nevada car owners concerned. Twelve deaths in the U.S. have been attributed to the devices, which can deploy with too much force and spray metal and other dangerous materials into the vehicle. But too much force is not the only problem associated with airbags. Sometimes an airbag will …
Are nunchucks illegal in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, nunchucks are illegal for people to use or possess if they intend to inflict harm on someone else or if they take them on school property. Illegally possessing or using “nunchaku” (which is how Nevada law refers to “nunchucks”) is typically a gross misdemeanor …
To file an insurance claim following an accident in Nevada, first, call a personal injury attorney to discuss how best to word the claim. Then contact the insurer by phone or submit the claim online. For car accidents involving another driver, be prepared to provide that driver’s name, insurance company, policy number, and driver’s license …
Las Vegas hotels may be sued for negligence when patrons slip-and-fall on their wet or slippery floors. This could lead to a settlement where the hotel pays for all of the plaintiff’s medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Even if the plaintiff was partially to blame – such as by running – the …
Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions extend to trucking accidents as well. And since trucks are usually commercial vehicles, accident victims may be able to sue the company that owns the truck – which will have deeper pockets than the truck …
Nevada law has several work injury statutes, ranging from NRS 616A through NRS 616C. These laws explain how employees injured in a work accident may file a claim for benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system. What are considered work injuries in Nevada? Work injuries occur when employees get hurt while on the job. Many injuries …
In Nevada premises liability laws, the “open and obvious defense” applies when a hazardous condition on one’s property is so plain to see that any reasonable person would notice and avoid the hazard. Therefore, a property owner is not liable for failing to fix or warn about the condition. In effect, the property owner would argue that …
Nevada slip-and-fall accident victims may be able to sue the following parties for negligence: the staff member(s) whose negligence caused the slippery surface, the company that owns the nightclub, and/or the club patron whose negligence caused the slippery surface (if applicable) Slip-and-fall victims may be able to recover compensatory damages for medical bills, lost wages, …
Nevada gun laws generally permit motorists to carry loaded handguns in vehicles. Handguns include smaller guns such as revolvers and pistols. But people need a current and valid CCW permit to carry the handgun concealed, whether loaded or not and no matter the location. Meanwhile, Nevada state law does not permit people to drive with loaded …
Voluntary manslaughter in Nevada (NRS 200.050) is an intentional killing of a human being done in the heat of passion. Involuntary manslaughter in Nevada (NRS 200.070) is an unintentional killing of a human being done in the commission of an unlawful act or a negligent act. Both homicide crimes are felonies, but voluntary manslaughter carries …
It is legal in Nevada for an adult to date a 17-year old or a 16-year old. Otherwise, any dating relationship between an adult and a child under 16 will probably constitute either of the Nevada crimes: statutory sexual seduction (statutory rape), lewdness with a minor under 16, luring, making child pornography, and/or child abuse …
If you are out on probation in Nevada, it might be possible to shorten your probationary period. Judges have a lot of discretion to determine when probation ends, and it is not unheard of for them to modify the terms upon a showing of good cause. While there is no guarantee that courts will grant …
Nevada gun law does not prohibit possessing machine guns (automatic weapons). However, federal law prohibits the possession of machine guns unless they were lawfully possessed and registered prior to May 19, 1986. In order for someone to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, the person must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau …
Firearms are largely permitted in vehicles in Nevada, but CCW permits are still required for concealed carry, and long guns may not be loaded. Guns are also prohibited in the parking lots of public school grounds and federal properties such as post offices. Can I open carry in a car? Nevada is traditionally an open …
A Nevada subpoena is a court order for a person to appear as a witness in a court matter. Nevada law has strict protocols for delivering a subpoena to a person. If these rules are not followed, the person named in the subpoena does not have to comply with it. How are subpoenas served in …
Las Vegas hotel patrons injured in a slip-and-fall can sue to recover money for their medical bills, lost wages from being unable to work, and pain and suffering. Victims that were partly at fault – such as by walking and texting – might still be eligible for a payout for some of their damages. Whom …
An injured employee whose Nevada workers’ compensation claim is denied can appeal and have a hearing – which is like an informal trial. The hearing officer would then decide whether to grant the injured employee workers’ compensation benefits, such as: Permanent partial disability (PPD) Permanent total disability (PTD) Temporary partial disability (TPD) Temporary total disability …
No. Brass knuckles are illegal weapons in Nevada. The possession of metal knuckles – Nevada’s legal term for brass knuckles – is typically a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and/or up to $2,000 in fines.1 What are brass knuckles? Brass knuckles consist of four connected metal finger holes that the …
Employers with 15 or more employees are not allowed to fire or otherwise retaliate against employees for filing for workers’ compensation benefits under Nevada state law. Employees who lose their job just for pursuing a workers comp claim can sue the employer for wrongful termination in Nevada.1 Is Nevada an at-will employment state? Yes. This …
In general, the fee to reinstate a Nevada driver’s license following a DUI is $120 plus a $35 victim fee. For non-DUI cases, the Nevada DMV license reinstatement fee is $75. And if the person has to retake a driving knowledge and skills test, there is an additional fee of $10.1 Note that these administrative …
Nevada workers’ compensation cases typically involve no depositions unless the workers comp claim is denied, and the injured worker decides to appeal. At that point, a hearing officer with Nevada’s Department of Administration may permit the employer’s insurance company to depose the injured worker.1 This is where the worker answers questions under oath about his/her …
Are Las Vegas prostitution stings legal or entrapment?Watch this video on YouTube What are prostitution stings in Las Vegas? This is when police set up suspected hookers to solicit prostitution. A common sting scenario begins with the police searching Craiglist or other sites for suspected prostitutes. These suspects typically advertise themselves as escorts. But they …
Typical settlement amounts for truck accidents in Nevada – 4 Types of DamagesWatch this video on YouTube The sheer enormity of trucks can cause devastating damage during a collision, including totaled vehicles and catastrophic if not fatal injuries. If the truck is a commercial vehicle as is often the case, the business that owns the …
Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Both residents and non-residents are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations. But for a non-resident to carry a concealed weapon, he or she must have a CCW from a reciprocal state. Currently, Nevada’s reciprocal states for concealed carry of handguns are: Alaska Arizona …