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Having your car repaired after an accident can be costly. For some, it can be a seamless process. While others may end up with a mechanic who damages their vehicle further or performs improper or unnecessary repairs. As a result, it is important to know your legal rights. Who Regulates Auto Body Repair Shops? Auto body repair shops and garages that service or repair motor vehicles are required to register with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles...

After a car accident, evidence will be critical to your ability to recover fair compensation. Here are the types of evidence you need to help ensure you have a solid claim. Photo and Video Evidence If you believe your injuries are minor and you do not require emergency medical care, remain at the scene take photos or videos of the following: Final resting positions of the vehicles after the collision Each vehicle’s damage Any property damage to...

Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws. However, two types of driver behaviors responsible for many severe accidents and injuries are negligence and recklessness. Understanding their difference may help you when navigating an accident claim with the help of your Las Vegas car accident attorney. Negligent vs. Reckless Driver Behaviors Negligence is a driver’s failure to demonstrate the acceptable amount of care expected of them, resulting in harm or injury to...

When an external force causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull repeatedly, causing damage to the brain in multiple areas, it is called a coup-contrecoup (pronounced “coo” and “contra coo”) brain injury. A coup injury refers to the damage from the initial point of impact, whereas contrecoup describes the injury that occurs on the opposite side of the brain at the additional point(s) of impact. What Causes a Coup-Contrecoup Injury? There are certain types...

After a car accident in Las Vegas, a witness statement can be the difference in recovering compensation or not. Therefore, it is critical to ask any eyewitnesses for their contact information since speaking to them immediately isn’t always an option. After you seek medical attention, you can reach out to them and ask for the following details. Important Information to Collect from Witnesses Make sure to ask a witness the following: Where were you in relation to...