Recent Blog Posts
Committed to Providing Legal Solutions During Difficult Circumstances
At Bertoldo, Baker, Carter & Smith, we understand that even under an unprecedented public health crisis, as COVID-19 continues to control the public and private Nevada landscape, you may still need to talk to an attorney about a previous or ongoing case, or a new legal challenge. We value the trust you place in… Read More »
How Much is My Nevada Personal Injury Case Worth?
The differences in personal injury cases are as unique as the individuals who were hurt. Just like our clients’ everyday lives, schedules, and activities are very different from one another’s, so are their cases, beginning with the circumstances that caused their injuries. Whether you have been hurt in a vehicle collision caused by a… Read More »
Nevada Trucking Company Ordered to Cease Operations
At Bertoldo, Baker, Carter & Smith, our experienced Las Vegas, Nevada truck collision attorneys understand the dangers associated with the trucking industry, and the consistent oversight necessary to ensure public safety prevails on our roadways. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, nearly 63% of all freight was moved by semi-trucks throughout the United… Read More »
Interstate Fifteen is Among the Busiest Routes in Las Vegas Valley
For those who live, work, and entertain in Las Vegas, Nevada, it comes as no surprise that Interstate 15 hosts approximately 300,000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles daily. These significant traffic patterns see over 25,000 lane changes per hour and average three traffic collisions each day. What may be surprising is that the Nevada Department… Read More »
Military Malpractice Lawsuits Moving Forward Beginning January 2020
The new year is giving way to a new beginning for U.S. military personnel, thanks to the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, signed by President Donald Trump. Effective January 1, 2020, a spending provision in the NDAA allows service members to file claims against the military for alleged medical malpractice in military facilities…. Read More »
Taking The Critical Steps Necessary To Identify Nursing Home Abuse In Las Vegas
Of the just over 60 certified nursing facilities located in the State of Nevada, the majority exist in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, housing thousands of seniors in need of full-time care. With nearly 1.5 million residents living in nursing homes across the country, it is important that friends and family members understand their… Read More »
Have You Been Injured By A Drunk Driver In Las Vegas This Holiday Season?
In every state throughout the country, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, yet every day nearly thirty people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes; which equates to one death every 48 minutes. Last month we talked about how holiday traffic increases distracted driving collisions,… Read More »
Why Truck Crashes & Injuries Are Different From Other Collisions
If you have been involved in a vehicle collision, you know how hard it is to get your life back on track. The doctor visits, medical expenses, time away from work, and compromised quality of life can change your complete outlook while you heal, causing stress, anxiety, and physical pain that is hard to… Read More »
Holiday Traffic Increases Distracted Driving Collisions Across The Country
Over the past ten years, distracted driving has changed tens of thousands of lives. Distracted drivers who are negligently operating their vehicles while using their cellphones are not only endangering themselves, but also their passengers, those in other vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and even pedestrians. When these reckless drivers negatively affect your livelihood during a… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries & Permanent Disabilities Require Complete Financial Recovery
Permanent disability damages are designed to compensate for life-altering injuries that leave our clients unable to work or care for their families. When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, during a traffic collision, slip and fall, or a construction error, their livelihood can be placed in jeopardy permanently. At Bertoldo, Baker, Carter… Read More »
