Burk Injury Lawyers Blog

Christopher Burk of the Burk Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas talks about a recent case where his client tumbled and injured his shoulder after sitting on a broken hotel room chair. Chris’ account of the investigative work involved shows how important it is to be represented by an experienced personal injury lawyer. If you’ve been […]

Christopher Burk of the Burk Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas recently represented a client who was hit by an underinsured driver. The costs of her medical bills were not completely covered by the other driver’s insurance. Chris explains what happened next. If you are hit by an underinsured/uninsured motorist call the Burk Injury Lawyers at […]

Chris Burk of the Burk Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas is proud to help his elderly clients and their families. In this segment Chris talks with Roqui Theus about a client who suffered from bedsores. Bedsores can be prevented by turning bed bound patients. When nursing home neglect or abuse is an issue call the […]

Bedsores are a common sign of neglect for nursing home patients. Caregivers need to reposition immobile patients every two hours to keep their blood flowing, their skin healthy, and to prevent bedsores. Turning bed bound patients is important for the safety and well-being of immobile patients. Can Turning Bed Bound Patients Prevent Bed Sores? Almost […]

Wondering what is considered a catastrophic injury? A catastrophic injury is one that leaves its victim with a permanent disability or disfigurement that prevents them from performing gainful work. These are injuries that are life-changing and costly in terms of initial and ongoing medical care, loss of income, and stress on victims’ families. Financial Future […]

The elderly, especially those who are isolated, disabled, or mentally disabled are most vulnerable to elder abuse. Caregivers and family members should be aware of the six types of abuse and watch for signs of elder neglect. If there is suspicion of abuse, families should immediately contact their local police or Nevada’s Adult Protective Services […]

In this video, Chris Burk talks about Nevada nursing homes and discusses coronavirus liability. Rocky (news reporter): As we continue to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, let’s discuss the liabilities and immunities of Nevada nursing homes with Chris Burk of The Burk Injury Lawyers. Welcome back Chris! Chris Burk: Thank you Rocky, it’s great to […]

More testing and more protections to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are needed to protect nursing home residents. Patients in these facilities are at an increased risk of illness or death from COVID-19. Data from Medicare shows that for the past three years, more than 80 percent of Nevada nursing homes have failed to meet […]