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Handling a Car Accident in a Leased Vehicle
Not everyone who gets involved in a car accident in Nevada owns the vehicle they are in. Leased vehicles that are only partially paid off are common. If you get into a Las Vegas car accident while driving a leased vehicle, your car insurance claim may require special steps to compensate the dealership or…
Can a Car Accident Cause a Collapsed Lung?
An automobile accident can inflict many severe injuries on a victim. The force of a vehicle collision is too much for the human body to withstand. Depending on the mechanics of the crash, one of the injuries a victim could sustain is a collapsed lung. This is a serious injury that can be life-threatening…
Are Low-Speed Collisions Always Considered Minor?
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the top causes of unintentional injuries in Nevada. The forces exerted upon motor vehicle occupants in a car accident can cause significant injuries even in a low-speed collision. It is important not to assume that just because a car accident occurs at a low speed, it is automatically…
Can Rib Fractures Cause Long-Term Complications?
Rib fractures, or broken ribs, can cause a variety of secondary health problems. This includes the possibility of long-term complications, such as lung problems and chronic pain. If a rib fracture results in long-term health complications for the patient, he or she may be eligible for financial compensation for current as well as future…
What to Do if You Suspect an At-Fault Driver Was Drunk
If you are involved in an incident and suspect the at-fault driver was intoxicated, understanding how a car accident lawyer in Las Vegas can help protect your rights is important. Drunk driving is a significant problem in Nevada, and especially in major cities such as Las Vegas and Henderson. From 2018 to 2022, 790…
Nevada Minimum Speed Limit
Speeding is a well-known crash risk that is controlled by laws such as maximum speed limits on Nevada’s public roads. Yet a lesser-known accident risk is driving too slowly. While Nevada does not have a universal minimum speed limit in place, there is a law prohibiting speeds that are unreasonably slow. If you’ve been…