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Age Considerations in Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The age of the wrongful death victim is a factor in the calculation of the damages. If you’re bringing lawsuit on behalf of the estate for a minor victim, it’s the same as other wrongful death lawsuits. There probably won’t be much debt to pay off, but you have their medical expenses, funeral expenses. Reno […]

Premises Liability vs. Automobile Accidents

How does a premises liability case differ from a car accident? The personal injury damages for medical bills, pain and suffering and the like would be the same in either type of case. The person represented and the types of damages that would be recoverable are the same. The real difference is the issue of […]

Calculating the Pain and Suffering of The Decedent

Determining how much pain and suffering the decedent experienced at the end of their life is always a gray area. One way it’s proven is through people who spent time with that person in their final moments. You’ll have individuals who have been to the hospital with that person before they died, who talk about […]

Social Media and Personal Injury Lawsuits

When we are talking about social media, whether it’s wrongful death or some other type of lawsuit, especially when pain and suffering damages are being sought, one should be careful about what is posted on social media that may compromise their case. I advise my clients not to use social media while involved in a […]

What Kind of Damages Can I Expect from A Car Accident Lawsuit?

You can get your medical bills reimbursed. And if you have future treatment for injuries, you could request the value of what it will cost in the future to pay for those injuries. If you have to miss work, then you would request lost wages. If you can’t support your dependents, that would go into […]

What if The Insurance Company Is Still Contacting Me After I Hire You?

From the moment I hire you following an accident, what is your role with the insurance company? As your lawyer, I would manage all contact with the insurance company, all communication, and then negotiate with them on the release of the medical records and other information that they need. I would help request the medical […]

Car Accidents and Comparative Negligence

Q: What if the other driver asserts that I’m partially responsible for the accident? Nevada is not a state where if you are partially responsible you don’t get anything. If you are 51% or more at fault, you get nothing. However, a Reno car accident attorney would explain that if you are found to be […]

Insurance Coverage for Injured Independent Contractors

Q: How are independent contractors such as delivery drivers covered by insurance? It will vary. You have to look at what the policy says and how it’s written. It always depends on what the insurance policy was purchased for and whether that applies to them. If you’re an independent contractor, there are there are a […]

Injuries in Excess of Insurance Policy Limits

Q: If I have exhausted the limits of the responsible driver’s insurance company, and the limits of my uninsured motorists insurance, and my damages are in excess of both, what can I do? You could look at the at-fault driver’s personal assets and see if they have anything to compensate you. But, if they purchased […]

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