Nevada Personal Injury Blog
Legal Options for Motorcyclists When Involved in an Accident That Makes Them Lose Their Earning Capacity More than any other driver or passenger, motorcyclists are at risk of suffering debilitating and life-altering injuries from an accident with a car or truck. If you’re suffering from severe injuries after a motorcycle accident in Nevada and are […]
On October 29th, at least 153 people died and 82 injured after being crushed in a crowd during Halloween festivities in Seoul, South Korea with the death toll continuing to rise. South Korean officials have stated that most victims were in their 20s, and two of the victims have been identified as American. The deaths […]
Filling an Injury Claim To Recover Damages If a defective tire causes a car accident, the victim(s) may be able to file a personal injury claim against one or more parties, which may include the tire manufacturer, the distributor, the person who repaired the tire, and/or the seller of the tire. Victims do not necessarily […]
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 […]