Category: Car Accidents

Auto/Car Accident Insurance Requirements in Nevada

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 […]

Explaining Nevada’s (Modified) Comparative Negligence Law

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 […]

How Is Fault Determined in a Contributory Negligence Case

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 […]

How Much Can I Get From an Uninsured Motorist Claim?

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 […]

Do I Need a Lawyer for an Uninsured Motorist Claim?

One of the most traumatizing things that can happen to anyone is to be involved in a car accident. Dealing with the stress and injuries from the accident is bad enough, but knowing another driver caused the accident and this same driver has no insurance to cover the damages is another thing entirely. Imagine you’re […]

What Should I Do If I Get Involved in a Car Accident?

Car accidents can happen suddenly, anywhere and at any time. It can leave you shaken and clueless, unsure of what you should do next. There are various kinds of car accidents, but regardless of the type you are involved in, how you respond and your actions can make a huge difference in ensuring your safety […]

How Often Do Car Accident Cases Go to Court?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused. Mounting medical bills, possibly coupled with an inability to work, may leave you feeling hopeless. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or lost a loved one in a crash, and you’re considering legal action, you […]

Comparative Negligence in A Vehicle Accident

Nevada is a comparative negligent state. Comparative negligence means that you may still recover for your injuries and other damages in a car or truck accident, even if you were partially responsible for the accident. However, your portion of responsibility for the accident cannot be found to be more than 50% at fault. If the […]

How Is a Truck Accident Different from A Car Accident Claim?

A major difference is that in truck accidents, trucking regulations come into play in the lawsuit. There are many regulations dealing with how much weight an 18-wheeler can be dragging, how the vehicles are loaded, etc. These regulations do not come into play in a typical automobile accident lawsuit. Another major difference in a truck […]

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 […]

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