Drowning Prevention

Mainor Lawyers | September 21, 2009

The following is only a sampling of some of this year’s newspaper headlines related to drownings in the Las Vegas valley: “Vegas Boy Dies After Near-Drowning;” “Las Vegas Woman Charged In Daughter’s Drowning;” “Henderson Girl, 2, Drowns In Home Swimming Pool;” “4-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Las Vegas Pool.” In total, there have actually been eight [...]

Victims of Drunk Driving Fatalities and Injuries May Seek Justice In Civil Lawsuits

Mainor Lawyers | September 14, 2009

Nevada’s Drunk Driving Fatality Rates are well above the National average, and a 2009 report from the National Center for Disease Control says Washoe County has the dubious honor of being first in the nation for “heavy drinkers.” Approximately one-third of all highway deaths in Clark County were attributable to drunk driving in the Las [...]

Non-injured Spouse Can Seek Compensation

Mainor Lawyers | September 7, 2009

For many of us we think of our spouses and about happy times spent together. A husband and wife’s relationship is one of the most important and special relationships which requires effort, patience, and love to survive and grow.
We at Mainor Eglet often speak with the spouse of an injured victim. Non-injured spouses express concerns [...]

Are Personal Injury settlements taxable, and what does Dennis Rodman have to do with it?

Joseph Wirth | August 31, 2009

Personal Injury Settlements Generally Not Taxable
I have heard it been said that next to being shot at and missed, nothing is really quite as satisfying as an income tax refund. While almost all can appreciate that sentiment, I would take it one step further and add that nothing is quite as satisfying as not [...]