Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

After a traffic accident, claims can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months or years to settle. Each accident case is unique, and there are several factors that influence the timeline of a car accident claim.

Accidents cause financial hardship, meaning getting the most money possible from a car crash claim is a primary part of a victim’s recovery. After a car accident, bills and expenses can add up quickly. If there are injuries, there will be medical bills that have to be paid.

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.

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.