Nevada Personal Injury Blog
What Happens If My Car Gets Totaled in an Accident? You’ve probably heard the term “totaled” after a car accident. In Nevada, a vehicle is considered to be “totaled” when the damage from a vehicle exceeds 65% of its fair market value. If your vehicle was damaged in a car accident, you’d probably file a […]
When Car Accidents Are Caused By Medical Emergencies Car accidents in Nevada are sometimes caused by unexpected medical events, such as heart attacks. Typically, when a person’s actions or negligence causes a car accident, that person is legally responsible for the damages that result. However, when a medical emergency or condition causes a crash, determining […]
The Importance of Witness Statements in Personal Injury Claims Drivers who were in a car accident often share conflicting stories of what took place. When accounts are significantly different, it can be challenging for the courts or insurance companies to understand exactly what happened and who is at fault. In these situations, statements from a […]
Northern Nevada is home to several automobile exhibition and motor events, including Hot August Nights and the Street Vibrations. However, over the past few years, Northern Nevadans have since an increase in another type of automobile exhibition—Sideshows. Sideshows are held illegally on public roads and highways where large groups of people often come to watch […]
What Are Your Legal Options After a Motorcycle Accident? Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. If you’ve been in an accident with a motorcycle, you might be wondering who is at fault and who is liable to pay for damages. There is no straightforward answer for every accident; the facts of […]
Bears are no strangers to Northern Nevada and every year during the summer and fall months, bears are especially active as they prepare to hibernate. Considering they are more active during this time; they often cross roadways putting themselves and motorists at risk. As of mid-September, nineteen bears have been killed on Nevada highways since […]
A lot of motorcycles made their way to the Tahoe, Virginia City, and the Downtown Reno area last weekend for the annual, week-long, street vibration festival. This annual tradition has brought more than fifty-thousand motorcyclists to Northern Nevada for more than fifty years. As exciting as this event can be, it is important that drivers […]
When an accident leads to bodily harm and other damages, the injured victims can file a personal injury claim to hold liable individual/s accountable for the consequences of their actions. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case must go to trial. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof in a personal […]
The Relevance Of The Weight Loaded In Semi Truck Accidents Because they are intended to carry large loads over long distances, semi trucks, also commonly known as big rigs and tractor-trailers, are heavy and potentially dangerous vehicles that are difficult to control and prone to tipping over. In accidents, heavy trucks can cause serious damage, […]
Premises Liability Laws In Nevada: What You Need To Know When you file a premises liability claim with your Las Vegas personal injury attorney, you claim that you suffered an injury on someone else’s property that resulted from their negligence. Premises liability claims most often involve business, such as hotels, casinos, restaurants, and theme parks, […]