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Discovery in Personal Injury Lawsuits

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

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 drpadmin

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.

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.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance In Nevada

Car Insurance, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Medical bills from car accidents / By drpadmin

Don’t bet your life that other drivers will have car insurance to compensate you if you are injured in a car accident in Las Vegas. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Insurance is what you need to protect yourself in the event you are injured in a car accident. Learn more about UM and UIM insurance from trusted Las Vegas car accident attorneys.

Black Boxes and Event Data Recorders in Vehicles

Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury / By drpadmin

When most people hear the term “black boxes,” they think of the recording devices on planes that are used to recover data about a plane after a crash. Most modern cars now have event data recorders (EDRs), commonly known as black boxes. These electronic devices may contain information useful in car accident cases. Learn more about them from the experienced Las Vegas car accident attorneys at D.R. Patti & Associates.

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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Documenting Your Injuries, Pain, and Suffering When You Can’t See Your Health Care Provider

car accident injuries, Las Vegas Car Accidents, Las Vegas motorcycle accidents, Las Vegas Pedestrian Accidents, Las Vegas Personal Injury, Las Vegas scooter accidents, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sprain and Strain / By drpadmin

With many of us practicing social distancing to help flatten the curve, we have come to learn that many people have been unable to continue their treatment for their accident-related injuries. Many people with accident-related injuries have regularly scheduled doctor, chiropractic, physical therapy appointments. If they miss some appointments, their healthcare providers would normally give …

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