Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

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.

Nevada has some of the most dangerous summer driving conditions in the country. High temperatures and an overabundance of tourism can cause numerous driving risks.

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.

Marijuana-impaired driving increases the risk of car accidents that cause injuries and fatalities. As states continue to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, there has been a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents.

Insurance companies will request injured parties to provide medical records substantiating their injuries; however, insurance companies cannot require a full medical history. The insurance company will do everything it can to reduce its potential exposure, including trying to access more medical information than it is entitled to in order to find other possible explanations for the extent of the person’s injuries.