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Litigation

Are Traffic Tickets Admissible In Car Accident Lawsuits

Car Accidents, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Lawsuits, Litigation / By

So many times in our 50+ combined years as car accident attorneys in Las Vegas, we’ve had clients question why the negligent driver is disputing a car accident when that driver received a traffic ticket for causing the accident. We’ve had to explain that traffic tickets are generally not admissible in a personal injury lawsuit. A traffic ticket citation is a mere opinion by the investigating police officer. Even if the negligent driver paid the ticket, the ticket itself does not automatically become admissible.

What to Expect in a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?

Civil Trials, Depositions, Discovery, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Litigation, Personal Injury Trials / By

Many clients are nervous, if not downright scared, of being in a deposition. Most people are never involved in a deposition until they get injured in an accident, and their accident case goes into litigation. Many don’t know what’s going to happen, what questions are going to be asked, and even if a judge is going to be there. With a combined total of 50+ years of experience, the Las Vegas car accident attorneys at D.R. Patti & Associates know that preparing the client for a deposition includes explaining the process, answering the client’s questions, and letting them know there is nothing to be scared about. This blog demystifies the deposition in a Las Vegas personal injury case.

Discovery in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Civil Trials, Discovery, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Litigation, Personal Injury Trials / By

We’ve seen them. Trial in movies or tv shows where one of the parties produces a surprise witness or evidence. Such surprises make for an exciting movie or tv show but is not realistic. In real life trials, surprises are disfavored. Any new evidence not previously disclosed to other parties will likely be excluded. In litigation, discovery is the process during which the parties disclose the evidence they intend to use at trial. Learn more how discovery works.

Trust Your Attorney: Confidentiality of Client Communications

Attorney's Ethical Obligations, Civil Trials, Evidentiary Privilege, Litigation, Personal Injury Trials, Professional Responsibility / By

Clients may feel scared about telling their attorneys about things that they may not be proud of. Or a client may feel that a small bit of information is unimportant to the attorney. However, successful representation of clients, even in car accident cases, may depend on the client’s attorney knowing that information. Like good attorneys, the experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys at D.R. Patti & Associates know how to encourage clients to disclose information, regardless of how embarrassing. We let our clients know that, except in exceptional circumstances, the law protects communications between clients and attorneys.

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