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On the busy streets of Nevada, car accidents are not uncommon. They can occur at any time and can cause sudden financial burdens. For instance, you could drive along the streets of Nevada and get involved in an accident that injures one or more victims or causes property damage to the other person’s car. If […]
Elder abuse is a deeply troubling issue that affects millions of elderly individuals worldwide. It consists of a range of harmful behaviors directed toward older adults. In most cases, these destructive acts are perpetrated by those entrusted with their care. Elder abuse can be described as any intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or […]
Imagine you’re in a situation where you got hurt in an accident in Nevada, and you’re not sure if you would get compensation for your damages or how much you could get. First, you should know you can get compensation to cover your damages (like medical bills or lost wages). Nevada follows the “modified comparative […]
Contributory negligence is when a harmed or injured individual is partially responsible for their injuries. It is a legal principle applied when an individual is hurt or injured and this individual shares partial responsibility for the incident. Simply put, if you get injured in a car accident, for example, and played a part in what […]
A statute of limitations is the maximum period the law allows for filing a lawsuit. When you have suffered an injury due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing in Nevada, time is of the essence when pursuing legal remedies. Like other states, Nevada has established statutes of limitations that set strict deadlines for filing a […]
Personal injury lawsuits are cases where someone sues another person or a company because they got hurt. Contributory negligence means that sometimes, the person who got hurt might have done something that also contributed to their injury. For example, you slipped and fell because you were looking at your cell phone and not paying attention […]
Imagine you’re driving, and someone hits your car. After the incident, you find out the person has no auto insurance. You might have to handle the damage inflicted on you and your vehicle. However, when you have an uninsured motorist insurance policy, it can come to your rescue. Uninsured motorist insurance helps cover the damages […]
In a legal case, before the actual trial happens, both parties would want to gather as much information as possible, and one way they do this is through a deposition. A deposition is when someone involved in a legal case (for example, a witness, the person suing (plaintiff), or the person being sued (defendant)) answers […]
Many workers worry about saving enough for retirement when they start a new job. To help with this, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, was passed in the 1970s. ERISA is a federal law that monitors private companies’ insurance and welfare plans. Despite its name, ERISA isn’t just about retirement. It also covers […]
Why hire our personal injury lawyers? At Leverty & Associates Law, we have experienced, skilful, and knowledgeable attorneys who are well-versed in personal injury law. We have successfully represented and supported many clients who got fair compensation for the damages they suffered. We can help you, too. We tackle all of our clients’ issues according […]
