Auto Accidents

Nevada is not a no-fault state for auto insurance, but is actually one of the 38 states in the country where the person who causes a car accident must pay for the damage and injuries. When an accident occurs, the police will typically be the determining factor in who’s at fault. In order to collect payment for any losses, victims must file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The state requires all drivers to carry...

When people think of distracted driving, they mostly think about talking or texting on the phone. But, in reality, distracted driving comes in many forms. One that just about every driver is guilty of doing is eating while driving. Many people assume that eating and driving is not reckless. Why would there be drive-through restaurants if it were so dangerous, then? There are currently no laws, and there may never be, that prohibit eating and driving; however,...

Driving in Nevada can be dangerous, especially in cities like Las Vegas. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, between 2012 and 2016, 540 fatal accidents occurred while another 1688 accidents resulting in serious injury occurred.  In response, Nevada is working on the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in an attempt to eliminate automobile fatalities. Car accidents are often described as unavoidable accidents, but the truth is that the majority of auto accidents are avoidable....

Getting into an auto collision is never ideal. Statistically speaking the average American will be involved in a car accident at least once in their lifetime. The majority of these are non-fatal accidents that result in only minor injuries and minimum damage to the vehicles. People oftentimes are caught off guard by an automobile accident and do not know how to deal with the situation. This is particularly true when it comes to dealing with insurance adjusters....

Physical injuries sustained during a car accident are usually immediately obvious. However, in many cases there is more damage than meets the eye. Being involved in an auto accident in Las Vegas can have a lasting effect on your mental state. Harris & Harris Injury Lawyers fights to get you the compensation for everything that you deserve, including emotional distress damages. What is Emotional Distress? Emotional distress is the mental anguish that can be experienced by a...