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.
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 …
Many people have heard the term “punitive damages” and want to know how it applies to their personal injury or car accident claim in Las Vegas. “Punitive damages” is an amount that is awarded by a jury to punish a party in a civil lawsuit. This term is also sometimes called “exemplary damages,” as the award is intended to set an example. Punitive or exemplary damages is usually contrasted with compensatory damages, which are intended to make an accident victim whole again. Learn more on when punitive damages are awarded.
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.
The consequences of drunk driving accidents could be devastating to the victims and their families. Victims of drunk driving accidents may be unable to work and end up with piles of medical bills. They may be looking to see who they can hold responsible for their car accident-related injuries. This blog answers the question of whether a seller of alcohol in Las Vegas can be held responsible for a drunk driving accident.
One of the most frustrating parts of the personal injury claims process for clients is feeling as though they are left “in the dark” in that process. Clients often have questions about their case throughout the case. They aren’t the experts and they hired attorneys not just to win their case but also to guide them. To that, they need to be able to speak to the attorneys, and not just their staff.
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.
American common law recognizes that a person injured by the negligence of others is entitled to compensation. Many lay people may use the term “negligence” without fully understanding how the law defines it and how it is applied. Learn more on how negligence applies in personal injury cases, such as in car accidents in Las Vegas.
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.
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.
