Auto Accident

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

Do police reports matter in car accidents? Whether your car accident is minor or results in serious injuries, it is always wise to request a police report. Police reports are essential evidence for your auto accident case. What is a police report? Following a car accident, a police report is a documentation written and compiled Police Reports and Car Accidents

I was hit by an uninsured driver: What now?

The scenario of being hit by an uninsured driver is not that uncommon. It’s estimated that roughly 13% of drivers nationwide are driving without insurance. In Nevada it’s about 10%, so you have a one in ten chance that the driver who causes an accident may not be insured. It’s estimated that 15% of drivers I was hit by an uninsured driver: What now?

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

Auto Accident Series (Part 8) The Auto Accident Demand

Your recovery from your accident will be under the direction of medical providers, and specialists, who will provide treatment and pos sibly prescribe medications to manage pain.  As your accident claim progresses, your doctor may disable you for a time. You may be referred to chiropractors and/or physical therapists to assist in the healing process Auto Accident Series (Part 8) The Auto Accident Demand

Auto Accident Series (Part 7) – Social Media and your Accident Claim

Privacy is a word that gets thrown around a lot today.  What can others find out about us in the internet age, that used to be considered private?  The answer is a lot. Before the advent of the internet, about as much as anyone could find out about you, without hours of investigation, is your Auto Accident Series (Part 7) – Social Media and your Accident Claim

Auto Accident Series (Part 6) – The Legal Process of an Accident Claim

Once you’ve retained an attorney for your Auto Accident Case, continue seeing your doctor and follow their instructions regarding treatments, taking your medications, visiting with specialists if needed, obtaining needed physical therapy, and concentrate on the processes which will allow your body to heal.  It’s important to your case, that all instructions from your doctor Auto Accident Series (Part 6) – The Legal Process of an Accident Claim

Auto Accident Series (Part 5) – Communications with our firm

Once you have retained our firm to represent you in your Auto Accident case, the need for ongoing communications between you, your lawyer, and our staff becomes critical.  It is important that our lawyers and staff obtain all needed documentation that wasn’t submitted during the Initial Consultation.  Much of the additional information will be obtained Auto Accident Series (Part 5) – Communications with our firm

AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 4) – THE INITIAL CONSULTATION

After a car accident which resulted in injuries to you, you’ve now determined to hire a lawyer to assist with your case.  When you call the Richard Harris Law Firm, you will talk with a Legal Assistant known as an Intake Specialist who will gather and record general information about your accident and will discuss AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 4) – THE INITIAL CONSULTATION

AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 3): WHEN TO HIRE A LAWYER AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT LAWYER

In our previous blog entries in this series, we’ve discussed the accident itself and ways to protect your rights at the accident scene, and what the objectives of the insurance company are in handling your claim.  If you’ve been in an accident, you may have learned that dealing with the opposing insurance company is not AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 3): WHEN TO HIRE A LAWYER AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT LAWYER