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The parents of three Thiriot Elementary School special needs students who allege their children were physically, emotionally and verbally abused by Special Education teacher Shane Butuyan and classroom aide Ana Escamilla have filed a civil rights lawsuit against school administrators and the Clark County School District for failing to protect their children while in their care and intentionally concealing the abuse from parents. Plaintiffs are represented in the matter by attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Ian Samson and Adam Ellis of Panish

Since 2015, sixteen people have lost their lives in a fire in Las Vegas. Data from the National Fire Reporting System shows that in 2018 Nevada had a rate of 42.8 injuries caused by every 1,000 residential structure fires, much higher than the national average of 25.3 injuries per 1,000 fires. A fire can result in devastating and sometimes life-long injuries, death and severe property damage. Each state has a fire code in place to ensure a building’s safety and

On Sunday, October 4th, 2020, a 25-year-old-man fell to his death at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona.  When authorities recovered his body, they found the remains of other hikers who had suffered the same fate. In July, 2020, a climber at Glacier National Park was killed on July 21, 2020, after falling several hundred feet off a ridge known as The Dragon’s Tail. There were a string of accidents in Grand Canyon National Park in 2019, involving multiple

Every year, thousands of motorcycle accidents in the State of Nevada cause serious injuries and take lives. While many of these accidents arise from human errors such as driver negligence, some stem from a motorcyclist’s environment instead. Surrounding road conditions can play an important role in the safety of a ride. Unfortunately, many roads in Nevada are unfit for motorcyclists. Poor road conditions, dangerous defects and lack of road maintenance often contribute to motorcycle accidents. What Road Hazards Can Cause

During this uncertain time, we want to assure you that Panish Shea & Boyle LLP is still here to assist you with your case. Although we usually meet with potential clients in person, because of the precautions made necessary by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), you can let us know more about your case by filling out a contact form here.  Once you submit your case evaluation form, someone will be in contact with you soon to discuss your potential claim.  As

Not all car accidents involve multiple drivers. Single-vehicle accidents can be just as deadly while only involving one driver. Crashing into a power pole is an example of a serious single-vehicle accident that can happen when a driver runs off the road. If you get into a single-vehicle collision with a power pole, remain calm and take many of the same steps you would in a typical two-car accident, plus extra caution for a possible live wire. Stay Inside the

Motor vehicles can pose significant threats to a child’s health and safety. Children are more prone to serious, life-threatening personal injuries in car accidents than adults. In 2017 alone, 675 children 12 years old and younger died in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. Thirty-five percent (35%) of these victims were not using child restraint systems. Child restraint systems can mean the difference between life and death for a child in an auto accident. Nevada has a law requiring child

Nevada can be a difficult state to drive in even for born-and-raised residents. Car accidents are common at all times of the year, with 300 fatal accidents in Nevada in 2018 alone. Driving in bad weather such as a high heat index or snowfall can make things even more dangerous. Learning a few tips for driving safely on Nevada’s roads could help you prevent a serious car accident. Avoid Nevada’s Most Dangerous Roads Like all states, Nevada has some roads

Toys are a childhood staple. The right toys can do much more than keep your child entertained – they can also improve learning, development and social skills. As a parent, you might not anticipate a child’s toy containing a defect that injures your child. Unfortunately, you cannot trust all toy manufacturers to create safe items. Thousands of children suffer acute injuries each year because of defective toys. Shopping for safe toys takes a certain level of vigilance as a parent

Panish Shea & Boyle LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Ian Samson and Adam Ellis as well as attorney Ben Wilson of Morgan & Morgan P.A. have filed the first wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the sister-in-law of Tracy Ann Cihal, a 57-year-old widow who tragically died last month while trying to escape from the blazing inferno at the Alpine Motel Apartments in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The complaint, filed in Clark County District Court against Las Vegas Dragon Hotel LLC — the owner and