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Skydiver Killed in Clark County

It seems counterintuitive: jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. But believe it or not, deaths involving skydivers are pretty rare in Nevada, due in large part to the extensive safety measures implemented by companies which provide this entertainment experience. Unfortunately, accidents sometimes do happen – and one such incident was reported this weekend in …

12-Year Old Trick-or-Treater Dies After Being Hit By Car in Las Vegas

For some children, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. They get to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating door-to-door, and get a bunch of candy and other treats. But fun turned to tragedy in one neighborhood in Las Vegas Monday night when a girl who was out trick-or-treating died after …

Stove Top Falls on Infant Causing Death

There are plenty of questions that will need to be answered about this incident in the coming days. Was the oven altered by the owners in some way that caused it to be off balance, or is the appliance an example of a defective product? If the latter is the case, the boy’s relatives might be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the stove’s manufacturer.

The Law and Pet Injuries

Therefore, if your pet is hurt or killed by the actions or negligence of someone else, you won’t be able to seek much (if any) monetary relief from the civil court system through some type of personal injury lawsuit. That’s because the law does not take into account all the value that your pet adds to your quality of life. It only views your animal in terms of how much money it is worth (which is usually no more than any price you paid to acquire it).

Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information

Plaintiffs in a wrongful death case may receive reimbursement for medical bills, funeral and burial costs, loss of future wages, and lost pension or retirement benefits. In addition, a court may award compensation for mental anguish, pain and suffering, as well as punitive damages if the circumstances warrant.