Insurance companies deny car insurance claims every day. However, they don’t always have a good reason. If you believe that your claim was denied without reason or cause, you can appeal the company’s decision. Just like the initial claims process, the appeals process can be complicated, stressful, and confusing. An auto collision lawyer in…
You’re driving through an intersection in Nevada, and then, out of nowhere, another driver runs a stop sign, hits your car, and then speeds off without stopping. All of a sudden, you’re going to have to figure out how to pay for expensive medical treatment and vehicle repairs while you’re potentially unable to work…
Two different types of compensatory damages can be awarded in a personal injury lawsuit in Vegas: economic and non-economic. Each type of award is designed to alleviate different costs and consequences associated with a car accident, a slip and fall, injuries caused by a defective product, or injuries caused by some other type of…
If you get into an accident in Nevada because someone else is negligent, you have the right to hold them accountable for your crash-related damages through a Vegas injury claim. To recover compensation from them, you’ll have to go through a legal process involving their insurance company and, if necessary, the courts. Here’s a…
You should not give a recorded statement to an insurance company unless you’ve already consulted a personal injury attorney. The insurance adjuster isn’t asking for a statement because it could help you. They’re asking questions and asking for information that can be used to deny your claim or, if that’s not possible, minimize your…
No, Nevada is not a no-fault state for car accidents. Nevada is a tort, or at-fault, state, so you’ll have the right to pursue compensation directly from the party responsible for causing a car accident in which you were injured. Since Nevada has strict car insurance requirements, all drivers are required to have minimum…
Nevada doesn’t have an income tax, but the federal government does. Whether or not a Nevada car accident settlement is taxable depends on the types of injuries you’ve suffered and the damages you’re awarded. Generally speaking, most of a personal injury settlement or jury award won’t be taxable under current IRS regulations, but some…
If you’re on an out-of-state road trip for business or pleasure, a car accident can wreck your plans. Regardless, if you do find yourself in a crash, you’ll need to deal with the aftermath in the state where the accident happened. If you have an accident while you’re visiting Nevada, a car accident lawyer…
It is common to see rental cars driving throughout Las Vegas due to the tourist nature of the city. Because of this, many individuals might wonder what happens if they are involved in a car accident with a rental car or if they are driving a rental car and get into a car crash….
Some of the most dangerous and impactful car accidents involve wrong-way driving. Especially in a city like Las Vegas where some roads have high speed limits and drivers are often operating late at night or impaired. You may be driving home from a fun night on the town, not expecting to face a head-on…