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Injured In A Hit & Run? What Can You Do And What Can We Do For You

car accident injuries, Car Insurance, Hit and Run Accidents, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage / By drpadmin

A hit-and-run crash can leave injured victims with medical bills piling up and unable to earn income to pay those bills. Some people think they may have no options if they were injured in a hit and run car accident. That is not necessarily so. In our combined 50+ years of experience as car accident attorneys in Las Vegas, we have successfully recovered compensation for those who initially thought they had no options. We recently recovered six figures for one of our clients injured in a hit and run accident in Las Vegas.

Will Prior Accidents Affect My Car Accident Claim?

car accident injuries, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Multiple Car Accidents, Prior Accidents / By drpadmin

Prior car accidents or other types of accidents may affect your car accident claim. First, insurance companies may blame prior accidents for a victim’s injuries. The more recent those accidents are, the more likely the insurance company will use those prior accidents against the victim. Second, auto insurers may use those prior accidents to test a victim’s credibility.

What Is Whiplash?

car accident injuries, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Soft Tissue Injuries, Spinal Injuries / By drpadmin

Whiplash From Car Accidents Whiplash is a non-medical term that refers to a neck or upper back injury from violent or forceful rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. The whipping motion overstretches the joints, muscles and ligaments of the neck and back beyond their normal range of motion. The most common cause of whiplash injuries …

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Accident At Work? You May Have A Personal Injury Claim

car accident injuries, Catastrophic Injuries, Construction Site Accidents, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Medical bills from car accidents, Negligence, Premises Liability, Product Defects, Product Liability / By drpadmin

People injured in an accident while working will generally have a claim for worker’s compensation. What many don’t realize is that they may also have a personal injury claim. There are important differences between a personal injury claim and a worker’s compensation claim. One of those important differences provides an important benefit to an accident victim who presents a personal injury claim and could amount to thousands of dollars.

Stacking of car insurance policies under Nevada law

car accident injuries, Insurance Companies, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

Have multiple cars or car insurance policies? Want to know how much those insurance policies protect you if you are injured in a car accident in Las Vegas? The term “stacking” refers to combining the limits from multiple insurance policies. Stacking is permissible in some cases in Nevada, and not in other cases.

Distracted Driving In Nevada

car accident injuries, Distracted Driving, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

Distracted driving is far too common and occurs for a number of reasons. Texting while driving is just one form. Reading a text or anything on your cell phone while driving is another form. Distracted driving is driving when you don’t have full attention on driving. You could be eating and drinking, talking to other …

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How Long Does It Take To Settle My Car Accident Case?

Car Accident Bills, car accident injuries, Car Accident Settlements, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

There is no simple answer to how long it takes to settle a car accident case. Every car accident case is different, and there is no fixed formula. Generally, the less disputes issued, the more likely the case settles early. The more disputed issues, the longer it takes to settle case. There are several factors …

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Backing Out of a Release

Car Accident Settlements, Insurance Companies, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

The Insurance Company Had Me Sign A Settlement . . . Can I Back Out And Hire An Attorney? It’s not unusual for some people injured in a car accident to sign a release or accept a settlement from an insurance company immediately or days after a crash. Insurance companies would like to settle cases …

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INJURED AS AN UBER OR LYFT PASSENGER

car accident injuries, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

Injured while in a rideshare in Las Vegas? More and more people are using rideshare service such as Uber and Lyft to get around in Las Vegas. Generally, using Uber and Lyft is a good idea. It is generally cheaper than a taxi, responds sooner, and reduces drunk driving. Unfortunately, even Uber and Lyft drivers …

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Low Property Damage in Las Vegas Car Accidents

car accident injuries, Car Accidents, Insurance Companies, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Minor Impact, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sprain and Strain / By drpadmin

The extent of property damage in car accidents is important in determining how a car insurance company deals with personal injury claims. What most Las Vegas personal injury attorneys know and the public may not is that low property damage in Las Vegas car accidents equates to low offers and a take it or leave …

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