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Punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer. They are typically awarded by the court when a defendant's behavior is found to be especially egregious. Recovering Punitive Damages Punitive damages, also referred to as exemplary damages, are not awarded as compensation for injuries, but rather as a punishment for a particularly harmful act. Punitive damages are typically awarded by the court to punish a defendant for his/her actions and

Nevada is among the worst states for pedestrian fatalities according to a recent report. The state ranks sixth in the nation with 2.5 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. Nevada Pedestrian Deaths The report, "Pedestrian Safety Special Investigative Report", was released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showing pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016. According to the report, 5,987 pedestrians were killed on American roadways in 2016, averaging 16

When filing a personal injury lawsuit in Nevada, claims must be filed according to the Statute of Limitations for each type of injury claim. Nevada Personal Injury Lawsuits Nevada personal injury lawsuits must adhere to the Statutes of Limitations, laws that limit the time allowed to file a lawsuit. If lawsuits are not filed in a timely manner, the court will likely dismiss the lawsuit. Legal causes of action that comprise

Visitors to Lake Mead are reminded by park officials to remember the acronym L.A.K.E. which emphasizes the importance of life jackets, no alcohol, weather conditions, and attention to swimmers and boaters. Boating Safety on Lake Mead Boating accidents on Lake Mead are common due to large numbers of boaters, adverse weather conditions, and topographical features of the lake. In some areas near the shoreline and narrows or coves, choppy