I tell people all of the time that they should get their CCW if they otherwise qualify. It’s especially important if you are an MC rider for two reasons: 1. The only way you can really carry a firearm on a bike will be in a concealed fashion. Even if you have it on your…
Another injury topic very pertinent to motorcycle riders is pelvic injuries. The pelvis is the strongest and most protected structure in the body. It takes a lot of energy to damage the pelvis, and many times, pelvic injury is accompanied by a lot of other injuries. There is one doctor in town that testifies that…
May not be popular to say, but speed is a factor in a lot of motorcycle-related accidents. Fortunately, Nevada is a “comparative negligence” State, our version of that law says you can still recover for your injuries so long as your fault is “not greater than” the fault of the other party. So you can…
As a follow-up to the boy’s injury post, I wanted to do one for the girls. In thinking back through the thousands of cases we have handled, I could only think of a maybe one where a female was injured in her groin, a tear as I recall. Obviously, I am not posting pictures of…
In the injury information post from yesterday, I promised today would be one for the boys. Motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of blunt scrotal injuries. “Testicular dislocation is an uncommon complication, often due to a direct trauma to the fuel tank in motorcycle accident”. Basically, when a motorcycle runs into something, the…
Asphalt temps can reach 180 degrees in the summer here. That’s slightly less hot than a frying pan on a low setting on a gas stove top. If u crash without gear and lay on the ground for any more than a few seconds, you will get burned. 2nd-degree burns can occur in as little…
We typically handle approximately 300 motorcycle accident cases a year, more than any other local firm. We also consult with both local and out-of-state firms on their cases as well, as we have developed the reputation among other lawyers as the go-to firm for motorcycle accident cases. Many riders do not have an “M” endorsement…
Motorcycle riders suffer some significant injuries not commonly seen in car accidents. So not only are the dynamics and therefore reconstruction of motorcycle accidents different from car accidents, but the medical treatment can be very different too. We spent years doing what most lawyers never do, besides trying cases, but also “learning the medicine” as…
NEVADA: DOT helmet and eye protection are mandatory for all riders in Nevada Open carry of hand gun is permitted. Concealed means “not readily observable”. Concealed carry is permitted with possession of a Nevada CCW or, alternatively, Nevada recognizes CCW from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho Enhanced Permit, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
This is the third in series related to motorcycle accident reconstruction. These are topics Legal Ride consults with other attorneys for and assist in cases around the country as far as putting together a strategy to defeat defense experts and the police in their efforts to reconstruct motorcycle accidents: The amount of property damage a…
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