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Traffic accidents create a lot of unexpected issues for victims. In addition to seeking medical care for any injuries, there are also medical costs, property damages, and the insurance company to deal with. Often, the best decision an injured victim can make after a car crash is to seek legal help. At High Stakes Injury […]

When driver negligence leads to a car crash, serious injuries and costly property damage can occur. One very common type of negligent driving behavior is the misuse of high beams. When oncoming motorists cannot see due to the bright lights of another driver’s high beams, even for a few seconds, the natural reaction is to […]

There is always a lot of road construction in Las Vegas, which increases the risk of a work zone crash. Unfortunately, the number of work zone crashes has continued to rise, both in Nevada and nationwide. This is often due to speeding and distracted drivers. However, are drivers always responsible for a construction zone crash? […]

When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, most people immediately assume the driver is at fault. Often that assumption is true. Drivers are more protected than pedestrians, and drivers have a duty to yield to a pedestrian in their path. That said, a jaywalking pedestrian may be held partially, if not fully, liable for […]

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes in Nevada and across the country. Most people think of texting and driving when they hear about this phenomenon, but this is not the only distracted driving behavior that can lead to a collision. If you suspect that the negligence of a distracted driver […]

Turn signals are designed to alert others that a driver is about to turn or change lanes. When used properly, this simple but effective device could prevent hundreds of thousands of senseless collisions. Unfortunately, many drivers who fail to use their turn signal may cause serious harm to others in a lane change crash. Whatever […]

Road rage accidents are not like other crashes caused by driver error or negligence. They are due to extreme reckless or aggressive driving that turns into a criminal act. The at-fault parties in these incidents are out-of-control, making them very dangerous to others. If you find yourself on the receiving end, do you know how […]

Reaching maximum medical improvement in a car crash claim is an important milestone in an accident victim’s recovery. It is also when attorneys will have the information that they need to accurately calculate the full value of that victim’s claim. At High Stakes Injury Law, we have extensive knowledge of all types of car crash […]

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 […]

Victims who suffer a personal injury because of another’s negligence, have a right to seek compensation. However, the burden of proving negligence is on the injured party. In addition to providing tangible evidence, like medical bills, having a credible witness can help support a negligence claim. So what is witness credibility in a personal injury […]