Blog: Auto Accidents

While it is hot for much of the year in Las Vegas, we still get rain, particularly in the winter months, which are rapidly approaching. Wet weather crashes in Las Vegas are a serious risk to local and out-of-state drivers after any amount of rainfall. Statistics show that rain causes more crashes across the U.S. […]

Accident victims injured because of another driver’s negligence are likely eligible to seek compensation for their damages. However, what if the injured victim had an injury that was preexisting? Would this prevent the victim from being able to recover damages from the at-fault party? At High Stakes Injury Law, we have decades of experience helping […]

Car crash victims face disruption from their normal lives, an unexpected financial burden and sometimes, may never fully recover. Getting the medical care you need is expensive, even for minor injuries, so recovering maximum compensation to help pay for those damages is important. While there are no guarantees in the legal process, there are steps […]

Why Is Physical Therapy Necessary After A Car Accident? You may face a long road to recovery if you’ve been injured in a car accident. The force of a crash can leave victims with shattered bones, whiplash, spinal issues, and more. These injuries can seriously impede your ability to perform daily tasks or return to […]

How Can You Avoid the Most Common Car Accident Injuries? When you travel to work, bring your kids to school, or go out to get groceries in your vehicle, you rarely think about the risks posed by a potential car accident. However, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), upwards of […]

What Should You Do If Your Car is Totaled After an Accident? Some crashes are so violent that the vehicles involved are damaged to the point where they are no longer safe or practical to drive. If your insurance company determines that your car would be too expensive to repair, they will likely deem it […]

What Happens After a Deposition in a Car Accident Case? A deposition is an expected part of a car accident case, but it is an event that often causes stress for car accident victims. The thought of answering questions under oath can be intimidating, and many people fear misspeaking. However, your legal team will ensure […]

What Happens If You Leave The Scene of an Accident? The suddenness of a car accident can be shocking. In the aftermath of a crash, drivers may panic and consider leaving the scene, especially if they and their car suffered little to no damage. However, this choice can leave a driver open to serious criminal […]

Is It Always Your Fault if You Rear End Someone? When a rear-end accident occurs, it is often assumed that the driver who ran into the front vehicle is at fault. The argument is that they should have seen the front car stop and hit the brakes in time to prevent the accident. However, not […]

Following a collision, you may have questions regarding the average settlement for a car accident. The bottom line is that every case is different. Every claim is as unique as the motor vehicle accident that prompted it. Since no two cases are exactly alike, calculating the average settlement for car accident claims is difficult. Yet, […]