Filling an Injury Claim To Recover Damages If a defective tire causes a car accident, the victim(s) may be able to file a personal injury claim against one or more parties, which may include the tire manufacturer, the distributor, the person who repaired the tire, and/or the seller of the tire. Victims do not…
What Happens If My Car Gets Totaled in an Accident? You’ve probably heard the term “totaled” after a car accident. In Nevada, a vehicle is considered to be “totaled” when the damage from a vehicle exceeds 65% of its fair market value. If your vehicle was damaged in a car accident, you’d probably file…
When Car Accidents Are Caused By Medical Emergencies Car accidents in Nevada are sometimes caused by unexpected medical events, such as heart attacks. Typically, when a person’s actions or negligence causes a car accident, that person is legally responsible for the damages that result. However, when a medical emergency or condition causes a crash,…
The Importance of Witness Statements in Personal Injury Claims Drivers who were in a car accident often share conflicting stories of what took place. When accounts are significantly different, it can be challenging for the courts or insurance companies to understand exactly what happened and who is at fault. In these situations, statements from…
Northern Nevada is home to several automobile exhibition and motor events, including Hot August Nights and the Street Vibrations. However, over the past few years, Northern Nevadans have since an increase in another type of automobile exhibition—Sideshows. Sideshows are held illegally on public roads and highways where large groups of people often come to…
What Are Your Legal Options After a Motorcycle Accident? Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. If you’ve been in an accident with a motorcycle, you might be wondering who is at fault and who is liable to pay for damages. There is no straightforward answer for every accident; the facts…
Bears are no strangers to Northern Nevada and every year during the summer and fall months, bears are especially active as they prepare to hibernate. Considering they are more active during this time; they often cross roadways putting themselves and motorists at risk. As of mid-September, nineteen bears have been killed on Nevada highways…
A lot of motorcycles made their way to the Tahoe, Virginia City, and the Downtown Reno area last weekend for the annual, week-long, street vibration festival. This annual tradition has brought more than fifty-thousand motorcyclists to Northern Nevada for more than fifty years. As exciting as this event can be, it is important that…
When an accident leads to bodily harm and other damages, the injured victims can file a personal injury claim to hold liable individual/s accountable for the consequences of their actions. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case must go to trial. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof in a…
The Relevance Of The Weight Loaded In Semi Truck Accidents Because they are intended to carry large loads over long distances, semi trucks, also commonly known as big rigs and tractor-trailers, are heavy and potentially dangerous vehicles that are difficult to control and prone to tipping over. In accidents, heavy trucks can cause serious…