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Motor Vehicle Accidents (M.V.A.'s)
By far the most common accidents are motor vehicle collisions. Known as MVA’s
or motor vehicular accidents, more people die each year in motor vehicle accidents
than have died in U.S. wars in the past 100 years. Drunk driving accounts for
a large portion of these fatalities on Las Vegas highways. Previous
clients have suffered from hazardous and sometimes even fatal drunk driving accidents.
Often, the drunk driver will leave the scene, resulting in even more charges after
the accident. Not only do drunks cause direct damage, their paths can be very
destructive. Power poles, construction signs, pick-up trucks, and other vehicles
that are used to maintain highways and freeways often become targets for the impaired.
Additionally, police,
Nevada Highway Patrol and often pedestrians
become the victims of drunk driving accidents.
Pedestrian accidents with cars are very crippling. Every year the statistics get
worse. Las Vegas has one of the highest incidents of pedestrian accidents due
to the large volume of walking traffic on the sidewalks and crosswalks of the
roads. Pedestrians walking or running are at a great risk of accident, usually
without a form of recovery! Drunks normally do not have insurance coverage; consequently,
many victims feel there is no way to seek recourse.
Injured in an Automobile Accident? What to do?
- First, depending on the severity of the car accident, medical care is foremost. If you were taken by ambulance, and subsequently treated at the emergency room you likely did not receive a copy of the police report receipts, which contain the police report accident number. Do not be concerned, as we can obtain that for you based on the date and cross streets of the accident. Your Health is a vital concern, and it is important for you to seek Medical Care promptly for two reasons. One is your overall health. Diagnosing the common injuries is one thing and includes: a sprained neck, air bag burns, headaches, and overall soreness. These issues may go away with time, but should be addressed by a health care professional. Other injuries include: broken bones, head contusions, herniated discs, broken ribs, and internal organ injuries. These must be treated and understood early on. Clients often do not know they have these injuries due to the adrenaline the body produces after a traumatic event, and sometime refuse emergency medical care at the scene. The hospital will take X-rays, perform MRI’s, and CAT scans to determine invisible injuries. The second reason it is important to see a doctor is the legal reason: documentation. Without a physician transcribing all your injuries on paper there is no record of the injuries. Therefore, it is imperative to have a medical professional diagnose and treat the injuries. Clients who wait to see a doctor can harm the personal injury claim. The reasons for avoiding care are usually because of a lack of health insurance coverage.
- Second, contact our law firm to help you deal with the basics of the accident: Retrieval of your car from storage/tow truck yard, vehicle repair estimates, recorded statements with the insurance companies, and providing notice to insures of potential claims; obtaining a rental car; arranging of specialized medical care. It is important to understand the liability aspects of your accident. Who was at fault? Were their witnesses? How many persons were injured, and how much coverage is available for all the victims. Can you prove the other driver was negligent? Proving a driver was negligent often involves more than a police report. The officer does an investigation, but is not the determiner of fault. Occasionally, police cite the wrong party.
Why
Las Vegas has so Many Accidents
With
the combination of alcohol and driving, Las Vegas tops the charts for accidents.
With over 8,000 DUI arrests every year, Clark
County has its share of automobile accidents
and fatalities. In addition, Las Vegas has gridlock streets with stoplights posted
every mile, as well as the heavy use
of cell phones in automobiles. Consequently, this all equates to negligent
driving and reckless car crashes.
Call or email our Las Vegas Firm today if you were hit by a car and need representation.
The Law offices of Benson & Bingham will check every avenue of revenue to
ensure your rights are protected and met.
See
Also: What
to Do if a Client has More than One Accident in Nevada
See Also: 11
Point Accident Checklist
Auto
Accident Reconstruction Video: What
Happens to a Person in a Low Impact Car Crash?
Insurance in Nevada
Vehicle: Under Nevada Law, a driver must maintain minimal liability insurance
coverage in the amount of $15,000. This hardly provides coverage for medical bills,
loss of wages, and pain and suffering. Uninsured / Under-insurance coverage is
not required, nor is medical payments covered in an accident.. Contact Benson
& Bingham today for a free insurance evaluation to make sure you are protected
before you talk to your insurance agent. Golf carts and other recreational activities
are normally not covered on an automobile insurance policy. Minor
and Adults: Nevada law distinguishes between minors and adults. Parents are
liable for the acts of their children up to $10,000 in certain circumstances.
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