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Rideshare services provided by Uber and Lyft have become one of the most popular ways to get around Nevada, especially in metropolitan areas such as the Las Vegas Strip. If you get involved in an Uber or Lyft accident as a passenger, it can be difficult to understand your legal rights.  Know that you are eligible for financial compensation from one or more parties for any injuries that you suffered as a passenger. Contact a Las Vegas car accident lawyer

While a large percentage of motor vehicle collisions in Nevada involve at least two cars, single-vehicle accidents do occur. Although this type of crash only involves one driver, various factors could be at play that contributed to the crash or the victim’s injuries. In these scenarios, liability (financial responsibility) may lie with different parties. What Is Nevada’s Comparative Negligence Law?  An insurance company will generally begin assessing a single-vehicle car accident claim by determining if the driver of the vehicle

While it is generally advisable to contact the police and file a car crash report immediately after a crash in Nevada, there are situations where this is not possible or the police do not respond, especially if it is a minor collision. If a police investigation does not happen, you can still file a car crash claim without a police report. However, the claim may require additional steps and documentation. Can I Still File a Car Crash Claim Without a

Nevada is home to thousands of motorcyclists. Unfortunately, every year, many of these motorcyclists are involved in traffic crashes and vehicle collisions. If you ride a motorcycle in Nevada as an operator or passenger, you are legally required to wear a helmet. Failing to do so could lead to a ticket, fine and liability issues in the event of a crash. Helmets Are Required for All Motorcyclists in Nevada  Motorcycle helmets are a legal requirement under Nevada Revised Statute 486.231.

Motor vehicles can pose significant threats to a child’s health and safety. Children are more prone to serious, life-threatening personal injuries in car accidents than adults. In 2017 alone, 675 children 12 years old and younger died in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. Thirty-five percent (35%) of these victims were not using child restraint systems. Child restraint systems can mean the difference between life and death for a child in an auto accident. Nevada has a law requiring child

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Jesse Creed, Nadine Khedry, Racheal Ross, and Ian Samson have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Nevada are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of

On Monday May 20th, 2024, a deceased climber was located by Denali National Park mountaineering rangers at 17,000 feet on the West Buttress route. Growing concerned after several days without contact via their InReach device, a family member alerted Denali rangers on Sunday about a missing solo climber on Denali. A seemingly ordinary hike in Death Valley National Park turned tragic on April 5th. A 66-year-old Gig Harbor, Washington man lost his life about a mile up the Mosaic Canyon

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Ian Samson obtained an $8,000,000 jury verdict in Clark County District Court for a Nevada man who suffered significant internal injuries after he was served and ingested what he believed was a Honey Blonde Ale but was actually a chemical cleaning compound left in the tap lines. Plaintiff was also represented in the matter by co-counsel, Andre M. Lagomarsino of Lagomarsino Law. On December 18, 2018, Plaintiff Lon Enwright, a

PSR attorneys Ian Samson and Adam Ellis obtained a $1,350,000 settlement for a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigator who suffered injuries after her vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver. Plaintiff was also represented in the case by Michael Matzke of De Castroverde Law Group. Plaintiff was returning to work after investigating a crime scene at 3:00 a.m., traveling southbound on the 215 freeway, when her vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by the defendant who had entered

The parents of three Thiriot Elementary School special needs students who allege their children were physically, emotionally and verbally abused by Special Education teacher Shane Butuyan and classroom aide Ana Escamilla have filed a civil rights lawsuit against school administrators and the Clark County School District for failing to protect their children while in their care and intentionally concealing the abuse from parents. Plaintiffs are represented in the matter by attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Ian Samson and Adam Ellis of Panish