Comparative negligence determines how fault is shared in Nevada injury cases. Here’s how the 51% rule works and how it impacts compensation and settlement outcomes.
Category: Crime & Safety
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LVMPD Investigating Fifth Officer-Involved Shooting of 2025 After Carjacking Call in Central Las Vegas
LVMPD is investigating its fifth officer-involved shooting of 2025 after officers shot a carjacking suspect armed with a knife during a struggle near Indian River Drive.
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Vohra Wound Physicians, Owner Agree to Pay $45M to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations
Vohra Wound Physicians and its owner agreed to pay $45 million to resolve federal allegations of overbilling Medicare for unnecessary or unperformed wound care procedures.
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Vegas Casino Hit with Historic $10.5M Fine in Expanding Gambling Scandal
Resorts World Las Vegas has been fined $10.5 million, the second-largest penalty in Nevada history, after regulators found the casino allowed gamblers tied to illegal bookmaking to wager millions undetected.
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Vehicle Runs Red Light on Blue Diamond Road, Causing Crash That Later Turns Fatal
A 79-year-old woman died after a driver ran a red light on Blue Diamond Road, causing a two-vehicle crash that marked the 145th traffic fatality of 2025, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
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Las Vegas Man Charged With Cyberstalking, Sexual Exploitation of Minor, Feds Say
A former Las Vegas man has been indicted on federal charges of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of a minor after prosecutors say he harassed a victim for years through letters and social media. He was arrested in Las Vegas and remains in federal custody as the case moves forward in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Summerlin-Area Casino Robbed at Gunpoint; Detectives Seek Public’s Help
LVMPD detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who robbed a Summerlin-area casino at gunpoint on Nov. 13. Surveillance video released by police shows the armed suspect entering through a parking garage and demanding cash from a cashier.
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2 Dead, Multiple Injured After 12-Vehicle Crash on Cheyenne; Driver Re-Booked on Murder Charges
LAS VEGAS — A violent chain-reaction crash that killed two people Tuesday on West Cheyenne Avenue has now resulted in upgraded charges for the 19-year-old driver accused of causing the collision, according to Las Vegas Metro police. In an updated statement Thursday, LVMPD identified the driver of the Infiniti G37 as Jose Gutierrez, 19, who...
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Unpacking Car Crash Settlements in Las Vegas: What Victims Can Expect
Victims injured in Las Vegas car crashes often face medical bills, lost income and insurance negotiations. Here’s what to expect during the settlement process and how compensation is determined under Nevada’s fault and liability rules.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Las Vegas
Knowing what to do after a car accident in Las Vegas can protect your safety and your claim. Here’s a step-by-step guide covering 911 procedures, Nevada reporting laws, insurance requirements, evidence collection and when to contact a local injury attorney.