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Strict liability is a legal theory under which defective product claims are often brought. A company or individual, such as a manufacturer, distributor, or seller, can be held strictly liable in these cases for harm caused by a product or activity that is inherently dangerous. Under strict liability, victims can pursue legal action without proving negligence or the at-fault party’s intent. When is Strict Liability Applied? Strict liability applies to three types of product defect cases in...

Business owners that invite customers into their stores owe them a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and prevent foreseeable harm. When a store fails to meet this obligation and a slip and fall accident occurs, the business may be liable. A Store’s Duty When a store is open to the public, the business must keep customers safe from preventable harm. Slip and fall accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Still, if the store...

After a personal injury accident, you may suffer significant financial losses (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.). Under the law, you, however, have an obligation to “mitigate” or reduce your damages (losses) by doing what you can to recover. If you fail to mitigate damages, it can be used as a defense by the at-fault party to reduce their liability or payment to you. Duty to Mitigate Damages No matter the type of accident...

Personal injury protection (PIP), also referred to as “no-fault insurance,” pays for medical bills and other accident-related expenses for you and your passengers after a collision. All drivers in Nevada are required to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance, but PIP coverage is optional. What Exactly Does PIP Cover? PIP helps pay for necessary medical expenses and other personal losses up to a certain percentage, regardless of who was at fault. For example: Operations Hospitalizations Ongoing...

To keep car dealers from selling defective vehicles and protect consumers, Nevada established lemon laws. What are Lemon Laws? Nevada lemon laws (NRS 597.600-597.688) offer a remedy for purchasers of new vehicles to hold car manufacturers responsible if they are sold a vehicle that fails to meet performance and quality standards and needs constant repairs. After a certain number of repair attempts, consumers have the right to either a refund or a replacement vehicle. When is a...