Nevada Personal Injury Blog
A new Texas law, House Bill 393, which was signed and went into effect on Friday September 1st, requires that those convicted of intoxication manslaughter must pay restitution in what resembles “child support” payments to deceased victims’ children in the event of a DUI accident. The legislation states that the offender will make these payments […]
Wrong way crashes are serious and often fatal. But what can possibly be done when you notice a car coming at you unexpectedly in the wrong direction? A Triple-A study found that between 2010 and 2018 there were almost three-thousand fatal wrong way crashes nation-wide, and these accidents resulted in 3,885 deaths, which averages out […]
The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to begin later this year between November 16th and 18th. The Grand Prix is part of the Formula One World Championship 2023, and the track will be on the iconic Vegas Strip— F1’s first return to the city since the early 1980s. The event will bring some […]
Nevada is home to many motorcyclists, and almost three percent of all vehicle registrations in the state are motorcycles. While this seems to be a small percentage of those on the road, the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety testified in front of legislature that motorcyclists made up for twenty-one percent of the almost four-hundred traffic […]
Maximizing Your Car Accident Settlement: The Role Of Legal Representation When you’re injured in a car accident and suffering from painful or debilitating injuries, it’s natural to wonder how you will support your family and pay for your medical bills while you’re unable to work. Many car accident victims who contact our Nevada personal injury […]
The Difference Between Primary & Secondary Insurance In Car Accidents A key question in every car or truck accident is determining who was liable. According to Nevada law, the party or parties who were liable for causing the accident are responsible for paying for the damages of everyone else who was involved. So what happens […]
Understanding Brake Checking: Liability, Consequences, & Seeking Legal Help In Nevada Anyone who has driven through Las Vegas knows that the streets are filled with drivers who follow too closely. The heavy traffic, impatience, tourists, and aggressive drivers make a perfect storm for tailgating and rear-end accidents. Although the right response to tailgating is to […]
When Does Joint Liability Apply In Nevada? After a personal injury situation that involved multiple parties, you may be facing a case with joint or several liability. In these cases, there may be multiple parties who contributed to your injury and are legally liable for your damages. Nevada handles these types of situations differently than […]
Insurance vs. Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Coverage In Company Car Accidents Being able to drive a company car can be a nice job perk, but it can also have its disadvantages. When it comes to car accidents in company vehicles, cases can become complex and it may take time to determine who is liable for the […]
Like the rest of the country and the world, Nevada has seen one of the hottest summers yet, with health organizations and local governments preparing for additional heatwaves to wash over the state. Temperatures last month in Las Vegas hit a record 116 degrees from July 23-24th while Reno reached 108 degrees on July 16, […]