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What Are Damages, and Who Pays for Them?
In order to receive compensation for any of the damages discussed, liability and fault must be proven in your personal injury or car accident case.
The Evidence You Need to Make a Case
In order to make a case for personal injury or car accident compensation, you need evidence to prove liability and damages. Learn more here.
How Whiplash Can Lead to Bigger Issues
Whiplash as a result of a car accident can be detrimental to your health and can lead to bigger issues. Contact an injury attorney today.
Pros and Cons of Settlements Versus Court Trials
Learning the differences between settlements versus court trials can help your determine which option you would like to pursue.
Lasting Effects of Car Accidents on Your Health
There are many lasting effects of car accidents, including a variety of physical and emotional injuries that can occur.
I Refused Medical Care on the Scene, Do I Still Have a Case?
One of the most important things to remember when you have been involved in a car accident is to seek medical attention immediately, and to not refuse care while on the scene of the accident. Immediately following a car accident, you may be disoriented and filled with...
Head Trauma as a Result of Slip and Fall Accidents
It is fairly common knowledge that slip and fall accidents can cause a variety of injuries, some of which can be severe. What may not be as well known, however, is the fact that some of these potential injuries can be head or brain trauma. These injuries can be minor...
New Year, New Safety Standards
Are you starting to think of resolutions for the new year? Perhaps this year, one of your resolutions can be to set higher safety standards for yourself while you go about driving on the roads. The best car accident is the one that does not happen at all! Though it is...
Holiday Accidents and Injuries
When we think of the holiday seasons, we typically picture extra family time, gifts, and good food. What we may not realize initially, however, is that there is also an increase in the amount of accidents and injuries that occur during the holidays. It is common to...
Black Wednesday Drunk Driving
It’s almost that time. Holiday season is gearing up, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Traveling traffic is always a mess during this time of year, and you may choose to get to your destination a day early in an attempt to avoid this. However, this day...
How to Choose the Best Attorney
When you have been involved in an accident, there are a lot of things on your mind. Dealing with all of the steps that you have to go through to pursue a case and get the full compensation that you deserve can be confusing and chaotic. It is essential to have an...
Halloween Car Accidents
Halloween is a scary time of the year, and while most of it is all in good fun, there are some really terrifying facts when it comes to the potential for injuries. This holiday can be especially dangerous for many major factors, but especially when it comes to driving...
Bicycle Accident Causes & Next Steps
At Eric Blank Injury Attorneys, we recognize the dangers that bicyclists face on the road, especially from negligent motorists, which is why we are dedicated to protecting their rights in the event of a bike accident. If you have sustained considerable losses in a...
Personal Injury Prevention
The least painful injury is the one that never happens. Preventing personal injuries is preferable to healing from them, for many reasons, however, prevention is not always enough. Personal injuries are extremely common, and they can happen due to many various causes....
Hit and Run Accidents
Hit and run accidents are ones where a driver involved (usually the one who has caused the accident) leaves the scene immediately. These can be any kind of collision, and the severity of the accident can fall anywhere along the scale of a slight exchange of paint to a...
Your Next Steps After Personal Injury
Experiencing a personal injury can be devastating, regardless of how extensive it is. Personal injuries cause inconveniences are suffering in your life, and may even lead to loss of income, numerous medical bills, and possible long-term effects. The consequences of...
Motorcycles and Preventing Accidents
Motorcycles present their own unique safety concerns, with operations being different than a motor vehicle, and no car structures providing protection should a collision occur. Though every motorcycle accident may not be preventable, and you cannot control what other...
Texting and Driving Accidents
We all deal with the temptation to check our phones while we are driving. Whether it is that text message you have been waiting on, an important email, or you are simply trying to kill time in traffic by scrolling through social media, it is easy to pick up the phone...
July 4th Accidents and Injuries
The 4th of July is always an exciting holiday to celebrate. Renewed feelings of patriotism and freedom, combined with a country-wide party, certainly make for an invigorating time. This holiday, however, also comes with a tremendous potential for personal injuries....
Statute of Limitations & Accident Attorneys
Nobody expects a car accident to happen. When it does, however, there are certain steps that need to be taken when they do occur. Each of these steps is just as important as the others, and they all must be completed should a case be filed. In addition to each of...
Summer Safety Tips
Warm weather is here, and with it comes the promise of summertime fun. With more people out and about staying active and enjoying the sun, accidents and injuries typically rise, however. We’ve compiled a list of some common summer personal injuries or other accidents...
Dog Bites & Personal Injuries
With the weather increasingly getting nicer outside, and people spending more time at home, dogs are enjoying the benefit of getting out for more walks. However, more dogs outdoors can lead to more dog bite related injuries, especially if there is negligence on the...
Bike Safety & What To Do If Hit
With many Las Vegas residents working from home or being out of work, we have seen an increase in people getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air. Often, this includes walking the dogs or riding bikes around the neighborhood. While there are nowhere near as many cars...
Trip or Slip & Have Surveillance? What to Do
Slip or trip and fall accidents are the most common kind of personal injury. Oftentimes these happen in public places such as stores, restaurants, bars, and more. These businesses also usually have surveillance. If you have experienced an injury due to a slip and fall...
Personal Injuries: No Laughing Matter
It may be April Fool’s Day, but we don’t take personal injuries as a joke. If you have been personally injured, you know how much your life can be impacted. We understand this as well, which is why we are ready and willing to help you fight for the compensation that...
An Important Notice About COVID-19
A NOTICE TO OUR CLIENTS AND FOLLOWERS ABOUT COVID-19 Dear loyal followers, We understand that there are many changes going on right now with the current COVID-19 situation. As an essential business in Nevada, we will continue to operate in order to serve you. The...
How an Injury Attorney Can Help You Heal
Experiencing a personal injury due to any reason can be devastating. When it is due to someone else’s negligence, however, if can be even more of a mental and emotional burden to handle, in addition to the physical struggles it causes. In these scenarios, you may feel...
Determining and Proving Fault
If you have experienced a personal injury, there are probably numerous things on your mind at once, including wondering if you have a case or not. There are a few factors that play into deciding this, and each situation is unique, but the most important aspect of...
Totaling the Costs of Your Accident
If you have been involved in an accident, you may be wondering how much compensation you could receive to help cover the costs of your medical bills and more. Though your accident attorney will most likely handle this when they take over your case, you may still be...
Determining if You Have a Personal Injury Case
If you have experienced a personal injury, you may be wondering if you have a case. Though every situation is unique, there are some general qualifications that a scenario must meet in order to be eligible for filing claims. If you need any additional assistance...
New Year Resolutions: Safe Driving
It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions to better ourselves, our outlooks, and our circumstances. Perhaps this year, we can all resolve to be better drivers as well. The best car accident is the one that does not happen at all! Though it is impossible to...
Holiday Safety Tips
The holidays are meant to be an enjoyable time of the year, but a personal injury or an accident can ruin this season quickly. When it comes to the holidays, there is much potential for accidents and injuries, from inclement weather while driving, to unsturdy ladders...
Thanksgiving Eve Drunk Driving
It’s almost that time. Holiday season is gearing up, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Traveling traffic is always a mess during this time of year, and you may choose to get to your destination a day early in an attempt to avoid this. However, this day...
Trick or Treat: Road Safety
We all know that the roads around the holidays can be very scary. The Halloween season proves to be no different, especially with the number of trick or treaters that abound. People of all ages enjoy this particular holiday by donning their best disguises, and...
Drunk Driving and Halloween
Halloween can be especially dangerous for many major factors. It is meant to be scary, but not when it comes to driving. To ensure that your Halloween is a secure and happy one, be certain you adhere to the tips below! Halloween is meant to be a holiday that is filled...
Safe Driving Apps: What Are They and Do They Work?
As handheld technology has skyrocketed and increased in popularity in recent years, the movement to decrease the usage of such devices while driving has also increased. Utilizing cell phones or music players while operating motor vehicles can be an extreme...
How to Improve Your Road Safety Skills
The best car accident is the one that does not happen at all! Though we cannot prevent every car crash that happens on the roads, and we cannot control how other drivers maneuver their vehicles, we can do our part in becoming the safest drivers possible. We can...
Social Media Evidence in Personal Injury Cases
Social media is so prevalent in today’s society that it invades almost every aspect of our lives. When it comes to personal injury cases, this is no exception. Quite often information posted publicly on social media is, or can be, brought up in court, and has the...
10 Things to Do After a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, the amount of time immediately following may pass like a blur. There are many things to keep in mind, and it’s important to have a clear idea of the next steps to take in order to ensure that everything is taken care of. This...
What You Should Know Before Filing A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Being the victim of medical malpractice can have harmful and long-lasting effects. Due to the complex nature of medical malpractice lawsuits, it is important to contact the attorneys at Eric Blank Injury Attorneys as soon as you suspect that you may have a case....
Be Aware of Drunk Drivers this 4th of July
The Fourth of July weekend can be a wonderful time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. While many of us will take the day off to barbecue and spend the day by the pool, Las Vegas is will be busier than ever. With an estimated 300,000 guests expected...
Handling Bus Injury Claims
Each year about 17,000 children are injured in bus accidents according to School Transportation News. The number is higher when you account for public transportation, like the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), and privately owned buses. In 2018, over 66...
Nevada Sees Spike In Vehicle Related Deaths
Car Crashes in NevadaThe National Safety Council released a report detailing the statistics for vehicle related deaths in 2018. The report states that for the third consecutive year, the death toll has reached 40,000 deaths. Nationally, the deaths from car crashes has...
America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® 2019
Announcing the selection of Eric Blank Injury Attorneys among America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® for 2019.
Nevada’s Alarming Rate of Uninsured Motorists
One-In-Five Nevada Motorists Are UninsuredYou’re on your way to a meeting when suddenly, through no fault of your own, you and another vehicle collide. Your world stands still for a moment while you gather yourself. Naturally you ask yourself, “am I OK? Is the other...
Boating Accidents on Lake Mead
How to stay safe this SummerLake Mead National Recreation Area is the 6th most visited National Recreation Area in America and has consistently stayed in the Top 10 since 1938. In 2018, Lake Mead welcomed 7.5 million visitors to the 1.5 million acres of park, many of...
Dealing With Personal Injuries From Dog Bites
As May’s sunny, warm weather approaches and schools go out of session for the summer, the number of people and their dogs out-and-about is sure to increase with more people walking their dogs and taking them out to the parks to play with others. This summer time fun...
Texting And Driving – Nevada Drivers
There’s an interesting conversation currently happening at the Nevada State Legislature. The conversation revolves around the introduction of a new technology that would allow police officers to test cell phones at the scene of auto accidents where texting and driving...
Congrats Darren J. Lach, Esq. – Another Jury Trial WIN!
Eric Blank Injury Attorneys would like to congratulate its Managing Attorney, Darren J. Lach, Esq., for obtaining justice for Mr. Concepcion on March 22, 2019, with a Jury Trial WIN!
New Utah Law Aimed at Improving Motorcycle Safety
As cities expand and populations cause booms in traffic, motorcycles become more and more common but with that popularity, boom comes the increased risks involved with motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as many as 93,000...
Cycling Vegas: The Potential for Personal Injury
Las Vegas is a great city for recreational sports, especially cycling, and as the weather begins to clear up and the days become warmer, the number of cyclists outside preparing for centuries and double-centuries will surely increase as well. The mild climate may...
Casinos and the Potential for Injury
Las Vegas is a fabulous and exciting place to visit and each year, hundred of thousands of tourists and locals alike make their way down to the bright lights and bustling roar of the casinos both downtown and on the strip. The Casino floor can be an exciting place to...
School of Law Recognition 2018
Nevada's Legal EliteIt is our honor to be not only be recognized as one of Nevada's "Legal Elite" for 2018, but also to have that achievement acknowledged by our esteemed UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. At Eric Blank Injury Attorneys, we pride ourselves on...
Are You Ready for the “Big Game?”
ARE YOU READY FOR THE “BIG GAME?” A Time of Celebration The “Big Game” is around the corner and it is one of the biggest parties of the year! Las Vegas is a major destination for this upcoming event and is expected to bring in enormous crowds to indulge in the...
Winter Weather and Car Crashes
Winter Weather and Car Crashes Winter in the Desert In fabulous Las Vegas, we are quite accustomed to our summer and sunshine, however, in the winter months, we still face some not-so-desert-like weather. Though it’s not often that the Vegas valley gets snow, winter...
Hazardous Holiday Auto Accidents
Hazardous Holiday Auto Accidents Las Vegas During the Holidays Las Vegas, entertainment capital of the world, a popular tourist destination, home to more hotel rooms than all of Europe. This city is used to welcoming visitors, as well as being home to a large and...
Avoiding Distracted Driving
Car Safety Eliminating the Distraction When it comes to driving, there are numerous things that can become distractions to the driver and potentially create dangerous situations on the road. We all know the rules of keeping both hands on the wheel, eyes on the road,...
Eric Blank Lawyer Of Distinction
Eric Blank Injury Attorney awarded Lawyer Of Distinction in 2018.
Dog Bites In Nevada
Dog Bites in Nevada Owning a dog is more than just the joys of puppy kisses and playing fetch; it’s a huge responsibility that should never be taken lightly. With around 44% of American households owning at least one dog, dog bites are an extremely common incident. If...
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