- Criminal DefenseLaura Payne® graduated from UNLV with a degree in print journalism and went on to law school to graduate cum laude from Oklahoma City University. Upon graduation, Laura clerked in the district court in Clark County and went to work for a criminal defense firm. After arguing a criminal case before the ninth circuit, Laura went to work for a major insurance company representing people who are being sued and in some cases the insurance company. In her spare time Laura is active with her three sons in baseball and school activities. Laura is an avid snow skier and outdoors enthusiast. She is also an annual sponsor of Little League Baseball and an active participant in charity organizations such as young men’s service league with her sons.
- DUI/DWIDrunk Driving is an Epidemic Every 2-hours, three people are killed in alcohol-related highway crashes in the United States. http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/by_the_numbers/drunk_driving/index.html The consequences of drinking and driving are arrests, property damage, injuries, and thousands of deaths each year. An estimated 4 million U.S. adults reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in 2010. In 2010, alcohol was involved in 2,020 (or 47.2 percent) of pedestrian fatalities, 11,087 (or 39.9 percent) of vehicle occupant fatalities, 209 (or 33.8 percent) of pedal cyclist fatalities (as shown in Figure 2). Pedestrians are more vulnerable than highway vehicle occupants. http://www.nhtsa.gov/NCSA
- Wrongful DeathA commercial truck accident can be catastrophic causing lifelong injuries or wrongful death to innocent victims. Trucking companies are large corporations that will immediately have attorneys, and you need an experienced, highly rated truck accident lawyer to fight for you!
- Theft
- Identity TheftIn addition to person injury lawsuits, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Home Depot following a serious data breach that exposed the credit card information for millions of customers. This case has been filed in federal court in Illinois and alleges that Home Depot failed to protect its customers’ personal data.
- Hit and RunLaura Payne-Hunt will make sure that you receive the most compensation possible from your accident. We will recover your lost wages and all of your medical bills, as well the pain suffering that you are entitled. If you are injured in any type of automobile accident including a hit-and-run you may be able to collect compensation from multiple injured negligent parties. It takes an attorney with experience in insurance practices to determine all possible funds available to you. If you have been injured through no fault of your own you are entitled to compensation.
- Workers CompensationAccording to Workers Compensation statistics from ITT-Hartford Insurance Company, falls account for 16% of all claims and 26% of all costs. This compares to 33% of costs associated with sprains and strains.
- Employment DiscriminationLargest non-governmental employer, It is not surprising that it is the most frequently sued private personal injury claim defendant in the United States. Walmart gets sued approximately 20 times a day, which is nearly 5,000 lawsuits filed every year against Walmart. Although many of these are suits brought by employees for various employment discrimination and wage and hour claims, many are also for personal injuries sustained by customers.
- Sexual HarassmentEmployees of Home Depot can sue the company for such things as sexual harassment. However, employees of Home Depot injured on the job, are
- Premises LiabilityBecause slip and fall accidents happen at Home Depot, like most retailers, they are frequently the defendant in premises liability lawsuits. Home Depot is a great company that takes great care in protecting its guests. However, like in most large retail companies, there are a lot of employees working every day and mistakes happen.
- Construction LitigationNon-Vehicular Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas and the U.S. In addition to pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles, thousands of pedestrians are injured every year in non-vehicular pedestrian accidents. These are caused by a number of reasons, including poor maintenance of sidewalks or parking lots, construction defects, debris on walkways or ice that can cause pedestrian injuries. The following chart show several common causes of pedestrian injuries that can be a result of negligent owner or operator.
- Property DamageGenerally, the most pressing issue following an accident, aside from physical injuries, is damage to the vehicle. In Nevada, a vehicle is considered a total loss if the cost to repair the vehicle exceeds 65% of the value of the vehicle. On an older vehicle, it does not take a lot of property damage to create a total loss.
- Personal InjuryCall us to schedule a free consultation with Laura for your personal injury today. If you feel trapped by the insurance company or medical bills, we can help you.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesThe law regarding dog bites is different in every state. In Nevada, if you are bitten by a dog, the owner is not automatically considered at fault under the law. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-202.html#NRS202Sec500. The victim must prove the owner of the dog was at fault for the injury.
- Slip and Fall InjurySlip and falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. In 2015, there were approximately 8 million visits to emergency rooms in the United States as result of slip and fall accidents. https://nfsi.org/nfsi-research/quick-facts/ Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities in the United States, resulting in more than 25,000 fatalities in 2015. Landowners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition to prevent slip and fall injuries.