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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 […]

January 19, 2024/ Uncategorized

Red and Yellow Light Accidents in Las Vegas, NV

Red and yellow light accidents in Las Vegas, NV, can lead to serious injuries. Drivers often try to beat the light, so they speed up, increasing the force of impact in a collision. When you are already dealing with painful injuries, it can seem overwhelming to take on an insurance company that is only interested in […]

December 29, 2023/ Uncategorized

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth in Las Vegas?

If you’ve been involved in an accident in Las Vegas, Nevada, whether a car crash, slip and fall incident, or a motorcycle accident, you’re likely wondering, “How much is my personal injury case worth?” This question is a common concern for personal injury victims seeking compensation for their injuries and losses. Understanding the factors determining […]

November 23, 2023/ Uncategorized

Out-Of-Pocket Expenses

Your injuries cost you both tangibly and intangibly. Your economic losses include your medical bills and your salary losses. You also experience non-economic losses, such as the pain and distress you endure after your injury. Some of your tangible losses are especially painful. Your resources are limited. When you spend money out-of-pocket on your injuries […]

November 1, 2023/ Uncategorized

Helmet Laws in Nevada

Motorcycle helmet laws have a long and confusing history. States started passing these laws in the 1960s after research showed their effectiveness. The U.S. Congress even got involved, briefly mandating that states pass laws requiring helmet use. But helmet mandates have provoked strong protests from libertarians despite evidence showing that helmets reduce injuries and deaths. […]

October 6, 2023/ Uncategorized

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?

If you suffer an injury that Nevada personal injury law holds someone else liable for, you have a personal injury claim. In most cases, you can seek compensation for economic damages, such as medical expenses, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. “Pain and suffering” is a legal term that varies in meaning from […]

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

Non-Economic Damages

If you have suffered an injury that someone else is legally responsible for, you should demand damages from the responsible party. Nevada recognizes three types of damages: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Non-economic damages represent intangible losses that are difficult to quantify. Types of Non-Economic Damages Following is a list of the most […]

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 […]