Blog: Auto Accidents

An injury in a car accident is considered serious if it left you disabled, with medical bills, and without being able to return to work. Some states will not allow you to claim personal injury damages for a car accident if your injury is not serious. While you do not have to be seriously injured […]

When you have an insurance claim, you seek compensation from the negligent party’s insurance company. In this process, you argue the cost of your losses and negotiate a settlement with the insurer. You Can Retain One of Our Lawyers to Fight for You You do not have to deal with the insurance company by yourself. […]

After a car accident, one of the first things on your mind is likely to be how much your case is worth—and the answer is that it depends. Factors that can influence the outcome of your case include how badly you were hurt, how much your medical expenses cost, and whether or not you had […]

Following a car accident, you may be interested to know more about how long it takes for a car accident claim to settle. Ultimately, there is no clear answer to this. Some car accident claims are resolved in a matter of days. This tends to happen in situations where there are no severe injuries, property […]

While it is challenging to put a dollar amount on this intangible loss, your car accident lawyer can calculate pain and suffering using two approaches—the multiplier method or the per diem method. “Pain and suffering” can be hard to define, no matter how often it comes up in talks about the compensation an accident victim […]

If you were recently injured in a car accident, hopefully, you called the police and filed an official crash report. The first step to getting a car accident report is to call the police to the scene of the accident. However, if you did not call the police following your accident, NRS §484E.070 mandates that you must […]

Finding a good car accident lawyer starts with looking for a legal professional who you think can take your case and help you pursue financial recovery for your losses. As you start your search, keep in mind that a lawyer’s skill level and experience with car accident cases are important. There are various ways to […]

No, you do not necessarily have to go to court for a car accident. Generally, filing a lawsuit is not the first option after an auto accident, as most cases are settled out of court, per the American Bar Association (ABA). However, everybody’s case is different. While you could file a claim with the liable insurance […]

If the police determine that you violated a traffic law when they respond to your car accident, you may receive a traffic ticket. Regardless of who bears the fault for an accident, drivers may receive a ticket if the police find that they violated a traffic law before the accident occurred. Likewise, if neither party […]

No, you do not always get a settlement from a car accident. However, by working with a personal injury lawyer, you can take the first step toward protecting your right to compensation. When you work with a lawyer, they can file your claim, manage communications with the involved parties, and review your coverage options. How […]