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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...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) operates under the Department of Transportation (DOT) to monitor the transportation industry (e.g., large trucks, buses, etc.) and establish best practices to avoid crashes. However, the DOT cannot keep track of every fender bender. That’s why there is criteria an accident must meet for it to be considered a DOT-recordable accident. Criteria for a DOT-Recordable Accident The FMCSA defines a DOT-recordable accident as an occurrence involving a commercial motor vehicle...

The unique hospitality services offered by Airbnb are very popular for both guests seeking temporary housing in Las Vegas and property owners wanting to make additional income. While most guests have a good experience, it can sometimes go wrong. If you suffer an injury, become ill, or your property is damaged while staying in someone else’s home, it is important to know the laws concerning the company’s and property owner’s liability. Premises Liability Most claims for injury...