Nevada insurance laws have a direct impact on a driver’s ability to seek compensation after an accident. The state’s “at-fault” system establishes a higher burden of proof, and often an auto accident attorney in Las Vegas, to navigate the legal proceedings to battle for compensation.
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The peer-to-peer car service companies Über and Lyft changed the rules of taxi services with their appearance on the market. With market values of over $60 billion for Über and $2.5 billion for Lyft, these two companies have a strong hold on this new market. Insurance regulations and the legal system are still trying to catch up and create a framework that properly regulates this new service. A Las Vegas personal injury attorney knows that it is very unclear what happens when someone is injured or killed in an accident involving an Über or Lyft driver.
Passenger buses, just like other large vehicles, are a tremendous danger to any pedestrian, motorcyclist, or passenger vehicle occupant. Statistics show that in large vehicle crashes, only 3% of the fatalities occur within the larger vehicle. But for passengers inside a passenger bus, there is always the risk of great injury[…]
Motorcyclists and bicyclists are both terribly vulnerable when sharing the road with automobiles. Neither has steel body around them for protection, nor do they have seat belts or airbags. When they’re hit by a motor vehicle, motorcyclists and bicyclists are at much higher risk for serious injuries or fatalities than[…]
Most people know that they can file an accident claim if they have sustained injuries in an accident. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about auto accident injury lawsuits. Auto Accident Injury Myths Myth: I Do Not Need An Auto Accident Attorney Fact: You probably do not need an[…]
When you are involved in an accident in the State of Nevada, the Comparative Negligence Rule is applied to your case. What this means is that fault for the accident must be applied to both parties to determine if compensation can be granted to the injured party and the amount[…]
Vehicle accident injuries can be simplified into two categories: impact injuries and penetrating injuries. Impact Injuries Impact injuries result from some sort of damage caused by the collision of a person with an object. In car accidents, these types of injuries typically occur when a person, or a person’s body[…]
Being in a car accident can change your life forever. You could be in a hospital for weeks recovering from injuries and you might sustain a permanent disability. You have a right to demand monetary compensation for what you have gone through and lost. Damages That Could Be Claimed From[…]
A question often asked of personal injury attorneys is how damages are calculated during litigation. There are a number of different types of damages that can affect the amount of settlement you might be entitled to. Some are easier to calculate than others. Damages fall into these categories: If a[…]
Insurance companies factor in a number of considerations to determine how much to pay for a car accident. Each and every case is different. The primary issues the insurance companies consider to calculate the amount of compensation they’ll pay include: Property Damage Assuming there were no injuries, the insurer will[…]