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In some circumstances, you can sue someone personally after a motorcycle accident. Most accident cases involve the pursuit of accident-related losses. This process begins with filing an insurance claim. If you cannot get all your accident-related damages paid through this settlement, you can sue the liable party personally for the remaining figure of damages. How […]

Sometimes after a crash, the other driver might admit to being at fault and may even offer you cash at the scene. At first, this could seem like a great way to avoid the hassle of calling the police or filing an insurance claim. However, there are many reasons accepting a cash offer from the […]

When wild or domestic animals stray or dart into a roadway the situation could be so unexpected it could cause a crash. Sometimes a driver in that situation may manage to avoid hitting the animal in the road but hit another vehicle or object instead. After being involved in a domestic or wildlife car crash, […]

Most crashes are caused by human error, negligence or reckless behavior. However, there could be other factors, such as an ignored vehicle recall, that either contributed to a crash or made it more serious. Hundreds of vehicles are recalled each year across the U.S. for various reasons. From a defective airbag that fails to deploy […]

It is not uncommon for a passing pickup truck or other vehicle to throw a stone or other piece of road debris. However, what if a larger item falls onto your car and causes you to crash? Can you seek compensation for your injuries and other losses? Who could be liable and how do you […]

When people get hurt because of someone else’s negligence, it may be necessary to file a third-party claim. This legal process enables the injured to seek compensation for economic damages, such as medical bills or lost wages. However, some victims may also develop pain and suffering damages, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Is it […]

U-turns are a convenient way to quickly turn a vehicle around. However, this maneuver can also be extremely dangerous when drivers ignore traffic laws or proper safety measures. Determining fault for any traffic accident is rarely straightforward, but U-turn crashes are unique since they are not always legal. Crash scene investigators will need to first […]

When talking about car crashes and seeking compensation for injuries, the focus is often on the drivers. However, passengers may also suffer severe injuries in a collision. These injuries could result in significant medical costs, lost wages and other damages. Do these crash victims have any rights? At High Stakes Injury Law, we understand why […]

After a crash, victims often seek compensation for their damages in claims against the at-fault party’s insurance company. Although most injury cases are resolved through settlements negotiated out of court, the legal process takes time. Some victims may not want to wait months or years for their case to settle. Could pursuing an alternative dispute […]

Las Vegas is a place where people like to cut loose, and that often means drinking a lot of alcohol. Unfortunately, far too many people drink and then get behind the wheel and cause dangerous crashes. Drunk driver crashes often result in serious injuries that affect victims for a long time. If you were injured […]