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July 11, 2024/ Uncategorized

Defendant

In legal proceedings, the two parties are known as the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that brings the case, and the defendant is the person being sued. If you file a lawsuit after a Nevada accident, you are the plaintiff. The party who you allege is responsible for causing your injuries […]

March 27, 2024/ Uncategorized

How Long Will It Take My Personal Injury Case To Settle in Las Vegas, NV?

You suffered an injury accident that was somebody else’s fault. You have a valid claim, but now you’re missing work, and your medical bills are piling up. So, how long will it be until settlement money appears in your bank account? That depends on many factors, some of which are detailed below. Any “average” figure […]

March 5, 2024/ Uncategorized

At What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of a Car in Nevada?

The back seat is safer in a car accident. A vehicle occupant is more likely to hit the dashboard or get ejected through the windshield when sitting in the front seat. More importantly, children in the front seat can suffer airbag injuries when the airbag bursts from its housing and strikes them. For this reason, […]

February 8, 2024/ Uncategorized

Burden of Proof

The burden of proof describes “the standard that a party seeking to prove a fact in court must satisfy to have that fact legally established.” It also refers to which party must support their assertions with evidence in the first place. In other words, it tells you how strong your proof has to be to […]

October 6, 2023/ Uncategorized

What Is Negligence?

Negligence is the basis for most personal injury claims in Nevada. It is the failure to act with a level of care that a reasonable person would have used if they had been in the same circumstances. When someone negligently causes an injury or accident, they can be liable for the victim’s injuries, financial losses, […]

September 13, 2023/ Uncategorized

Punitive Damages

If you are injured because of the carelessness or wrongdoing of another party, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your financial losses, such as your medical bills. You can also get compensation for things like your pain and suffering. In some cases, you may also be able to recover punitive damages, which can […]