Auto Accident

Car Accident While Pregnant

Car Accident Lawyer for Pregnant Women: What to Know if You’re Injured While Expecting in Nevada Key Takeaways Car accidents are the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury in the U.S., and 60% to 70% of pregnancy losses from trauma happen after crashes classified as “minor”—always seek immediate medical evaluation, even after a low-speed collision. Car Accident While Pregnant

Wrong Way Accident Lawyer

Wrong Way Car Accident Lawyer: How Dangerous Are Wrong-Way Crashes in Nevada? Key Takeaways Wrong-way crashes account for about 3.7% of fatal crashes on divided highways nationally, yet roughly 22% of these collisions are fatal—compared to less than 1% for other highway crashes. Alcohol impairment is involved in 6 out of 10 fatal wrong-way crashes, Wrong Way Accident Lawyer

Fender Bender Accident Lawyer

Fender Bender Car Accident Lawyer: Do You Need an Attorney After a Minor Crash? Key Takeaways In Nevada, you’re required to file an SR-1 form with the DMV within 10 days if your fender bender caused injuries or more than $750 in property damage—failure to file can result in a one-year license suspension. Even low-speed Fender Bender Accident Lawyer

Are Car Accidents Public Record?

Car Accident Public Records: What’s Public vs. Private in Nevada Key Takeaways Police accident reports in Nevada are public records under NRS 484E.110 — they’re not privileged or confidential, though certain personal details may be redacted before release. Your medical records, insurance policy details, and settlement terms remain private and can’t be accessed by the Are Car Accidents Public Record?

Bad Faith Insurance Claim Lawyer

Las Vegas Bad Faith Insurance Claim Lawyer: What Is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim in Nevada? Key Takeaways Nevada’s Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (NRS 686A.310) prohibits insurance companies from delaying, denying, or underpaying valid claims—and gives you the right to sue your own insurer for damages if they violate it. Bad faith claims in Bad Faith Insurance Claim Lawyer

Airbag Injury Lawyer

Airbag Injury Lawyer: Can You Get a Head Injury From an Airbag in Nevada? Key Takeaways Airbags deploy at speeds of 100 to 220 mph—fast enough to cause concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and facial fractures even in accidents that aren’t particularly severe. Nevada’s 2-year statute of limitations under NRS 11.190(4)(e) applies to airbag injury Airbag Injury Lawyer

Why Is the Insurance Company’s First Offer So Low in Nevada?

Why Is the Insurance Company’s First Offer So Low in Nevada? Key Takeaways Insurance companies design first settlement offers lower than your claim’s actual value, hoping you’ll accept before understanding the full extent of your injuries and damages. In Nevada, you have 2 years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim under Why Is the Insurance Company’s First Offer So Low in Nevada?

Vehicle Damage Rating in a Police Report

Unfortunately, car accidents happen each and every day, whether it is on the road or in a parking lot, parking garage, or even a driveway. When a car accident does happen, people generally call the police to come out and file a police report. Police reports are documents that are used during the insurance claim process Vehicle Damage Rating in a Police Report

Accidents Caused By Bad Roads

The majority of motor vehicle accidents are the result of poor decision making on one or both drivers’ sides, such as failing to yield/right of way, speeding and reckless or distracted driving. In some circumstances, accidents are caused at no fault of the drivers or pedestrians, but rather poor road conditions and obstacles caused by Accidents Caused By Bad Roads

Your Car is Totaled, But You Still Owe Money

When you’re in a motor vehicle accident, you may be injured and are dealing with property damage. To worsen the impact of your accident, a new or leased car may result in additional expenses and paying the remaining balance on your car loan, even if it is totaled during the accident. What is a Totaled Your Car is Totaled, But You Still Owe Money

Auto Accidents on Private Property

Any car accident may leave a driver or passenger anxious and unsure of how to handle injuries or property damage, but if an auto accident occurs on one’s private property, it may be even more difficult to determine damages and who is liable in the claim. This may pose an additional stress factor as claims Auto Accidents on Private Property

Police Reports and Car Accidents

Car Accident Police Reports: What Nevada Drivers Need to Know Key Takeaways Nevada law requires police to forward accident reports to the Department of Public Safety within 10 days, and these reports are not privileged or confidential under NRS 484E.110. A police report contains both factual information and the officer’s opinion on fault — insurance Police Reports and Car Accidents

Auto Accident Series Supplemental: Rental Car Accidents

If you’re visiting Las Vegas or elsewhere for business or pleasure, you may decide to rent a car to get around during your stay. If you get in an accident in a rental car, you may find that the rental vehicle adds a level of difficulty to the accident claim that you didn’t expect. Stress Auto Accident Series Supplemental: Rental Car Accidents

Auto Accidents – What is No Fault Insurance?

State laws determine under what circumstances you can sue a negligent driver for damages. The traditional system prior to the 1970’s was a tort liability system under which a driver who suffers injuries from a car accident was able to sue the “at fault” driver for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and Auto Accidents – What is No Fault Insurance?

Injured Passengers in Nevada

Auto Accident Series (Supplemental 1) If you were injured while a passenger in a vehicle when an accident occurred, you probably have a valid claim to recover damages to cover your injuries.  You should contact the lawyers of the Richard Harris Law Firm to review details of your claim to determine your settlement options. Passengers Injured Passengers in Nevada

What should I do if I’m a victim of a Road Rage Accident?

One of the most disturbing trends in driving is the increase in incidents of road rage.  Road rage can be frightening and can cause serious injuries, and even death, if a collision occurs.  Statistics indicate that road rage accidents are increasing nationwide.  In addition to civil actions you can take after a road rage accident, What should I do if I’m a victim of a Road Rage Accident?

Auto Accident Series (Part 14) – Summary and Future additions

This post concludes the Auto Accident Series.  We hope you’ve enjoyed the information presented in this series of articles.  This subject matter is very complex, and we are limited by space to only be able to present thumbnail explanations of many of the subjects discussed in this series.  The most important concept given throughout this Auto Accident Series (Part 14) – Summary and Future additions

Auto Accident Series (Part 13) – Your Day in Court

In the last couple of entries in this series we have covered some basics of the litigation process, and information regarding Alternate Resolutions Methods which may be employed in an effort to come to a settlement.  Assuming all those efforts have failed, your last arena in the resolution of your car accident dispute is civil Auto Accident Series (Part 13) – Your Day in Court

Auto Accident Series (Part 12) – Mediation and Arbitration: how might they fit?

Your lawyer will let you know if they feel that use of Arbitration and Mediation may assist in bringing your dispute over a fair settlement to a conclusion in your favor. These two methods have been gaining greater traction over the last several years, and in some cases, they are required by the courts during Auto Accident Series (Part 12) – Mediation and Arbitration: how might they fit?

Auto Accident Series (Part 9) – Negotiating your Auto Accident Claim

Once a well-structured and strong Demand for Settlement has been filed as part of your Auto Accident Case, negotiations begin to obtain a fair settlement for your case.  The demand is actually the first step in negotiating your claim and sets the conditions for the remainder of the process to obtain a reasonable and fair Auto Accident Series (Part 9) – Negotiating your Auto Accident Claim