In a perfect world, there would be no motor vehicle accidents and no insurance companies do deal with. Unfortunately, that is far from the reality, and statistics show that the average driver will file a car accident insurance claim every eight to ten years. Insurance Knowing what steps to take beforehand can help ensure you […]
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Driving with Hands-Free Devices: Risky Behavior In Nevada
Distracted driving accidents kill more than 3,000 victims and seriously injure another 400,000 victims each year. The number one cause of distracted driving is cell phone use. Nevada, just like more than a dozen other states in the country, has a hand-held cell phone ban law in place. This means that if a driver is […]
How Long Will it Take To Settle My Car Accident Case In Nevada?
One of the most common questions clients ask Nevada car accident lawyers is how long will it take for their Las Vegas auto claim to settle. Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy standard answer to that question. Many different factors can affect how quickly this legal process plays out. Factors for a Las Vegas auto […]
When Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away Following a Las Vegas Auto Accident
If you have ever experienced a car accident, you know that it can be a frightening – even traumatic – experience. It is not uncommon for many victims to experience rushes of adrenaline and endorphins immediately after the collision. What most people do not know is that these chemicals often mask any discomfort or pain […]
When Accidents in Nevada Become Personal Injury Claims
If you have been injured in one of the accidents in Nevada, you may be wondering if you are able to file a personal injury claim for compensation for those injuries. Under state law, if the negligence or recklessness of another party caused injuries, then you may file for damages. A seasoned Nevada personal injury […]
What Value Can Be Placed on Your Health Following a Car Accident in Nevada?
When a person is injured in an accident that is caused by another party’s negligence, they are usually entitled to be compensated for the injury, either through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. It may be difficult for the victim themselves to try to determine that total amount of damages they should receive. […]
Is There a Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in Nevada?
Victims of car accident injuries deal with so many physical and financial issues from those injuries that they may not even consider the legal implications. Depending on their injuries, a victim may be facing months of rehabilitation and recovery; as well as struggling with the loss of income from being unable to work. Although victims […]
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Nevada
Although no amount of financial compensation can ever make up for the wrongful death of a loved one, Nevada, like most states, has tort law in place which allows the family of victims to sue the party or parties that have been deemed responsible for the death of their loved one. Under Nevada Revised Statutes […]
5 Tips to Burglar Proof Your Home
There are 136 burglaries that occur every hour in the United States and homeowners in Las Vegas are 18 percent more likely to have a crime perpetrated against their home. However, there are a number of different measures you can take to make sure your property is a less attractive target for burglars. Most burglars […]
Concussions: A Conversation Worth Having
Males playing football have a 75% chance of sustaining concussions, and female soccer players have a 50% chance. The Center for Disease Control has estimated that somewhere between 1.6 million and 3.8 million concussions occur each year. Clearly, concussion injuries are widespread among athletes. But instead of turning the other cheek about a controversial sports […]