Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Prior to filing a lawsuit against an uninsured driver, you might want to seek legal help from an uninsured motorist accident lawyer, who can run a credit and asset check on the uninsured driver to determine if they have any assets. If it is discovered that the uninsured driver does have assets or money available, the attorney may place a lien on the assets to prevent the other party from disposing of them during the proceedings. If you do decide to file a lawsuit against an uninsured motorist, you or your lawyer will need to file a complaint and go to court to prove that the other driver was at-fault.

Amazon advised its contractor delivery companies that it won’t be screening drivers for cannabis use, potentially opening up the company to liability if its delivery drivers are involved in collisions. Companies are liable for the actions of their employees and contractors (i.e., their agents).

Car accidents on private property are handled mostly the same way as if the accident was on a public roadway. However, there are some issues regarding liability and damages.

The insurance company for the at-fault party in a Las Vegas car accident is responsible for paying the medical bills for victims who were injured in the crash. However, if the at-fault party lacks adequate insurance coverage or is underinsured, various options may exist.

Medical Payment Coverage (or “MedPay”) is supplemental insurance that covers drivers for reasonable and necessary medical and funeral expenses. MedPay covers the policyholder (usually the driver), their family, and the driver’s passengers.

Fatal car accidents are on the rise in Las Vegas. Experts are still reviewing the data to ascertain the cause for the increase in crashes. However, a combination of factors including increased driving after months of lockdown, more tourists, and drunk driving are indicated as possible contributing factors.

Car accident victims in Las Vegas will need to consider a variety of factors to help them determine whether they should accept the insurance company’s settlement offer. Although most injury cases settle out of court, it might be best to go to trial if the insurance company refuses to pay what the claim is worth.

Curvy roads are a common factor in serious and fatal car accidents in Las Vegas. Curves cause unexpected shifts in the weight and velocity of the car, which can result in the driver losing control. Curvy road conditions also change with the weather.

Nevada transportation laws may be contributing to the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Fatal crashes have steadily increased over the previous three years, including a 3.3% increase from 2019 to 2020. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a substantial majority of the 314 fatal crashes that occurred in 2020 resulted from impaired driving or speeding.