Personal Injury

Subrogation refers to an insurance company’s legal right to claim a portion of a policyholder’s personal injury settlement as reimbursement for the benefits they have paid for an injury caused by a third party. The basic idea behind Nevada’s subrogation law is that accident victims cannot be paid twice for the same injury (e.g., by both the insurance company and the negligent party). As a result, subrogation may dramatically reduce the amount of compensation an injured party...

If you are in the process of negotiating a personal injury settlement, there will likely come a time when the adjuster makes you a settlement offer. Oftentimes, this offer will be surprisingly low and less than you deserve. You have the right to decline it and seek a better offer, or even file a lawsuit. Here is some advice on how to craft your response. Take Your Time and Analyze the Offer Getting emotional and rejecting or...

A demand letter is often a precursor to a lawsuit, and is used as a tactic to demand restitution or performance of an obligation from the recipient. A party that believes they have been wronged by the action or inaction of another party writes the demand letter (e.g. owe a debt, to settle a personal injury claim, etc.). The language within it can give an indication of the seriousness of the claim if it is well-crafted, and...

When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, it is understandable that the fear of the unknown may hold you back from filing. Becoming familiar with the process can ease that stress and help you feel more confident as a claimant. That way, if you have been hurt by another party’s negligence, you will not be held back from obtaining the compensation you are entitled to. Step 1: Gathering Information Begin collecting evidence as soon as possible after...

Selecting the right car seat and securing it properly are critical to keeping a child safe while traveling in a vehicle. Car seats are not only incredibly important in the event of an accident, but are also mandated by law in many cases. Nevada has enacted car seat laws in an effort to bolster child passenger safety.  What are Nevada’s Car Seat Laws? Nevada law requires that any child must sit in an approved child-restraint system when...