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When Is a Fatal Car Accident Considered Wrongful Death?
Every year, thousands of drivers make mistakes behind the wheel that result in devastating car accidents. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are fatal. The Nevada Department of Transportation reported 284 fatal car accidents in 2019 alone. After the death of a loved one in a fatal car accident, surviving family members may be able…
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death Claims and Survival Actions?
Learning that a loved one has passed away in an unexpected accident, such as a car crash or violent attack by a criminal, is extremely distressing. While you search for answers, know that you may be entitled to financial compensation from the person or party at fault for causing your loved one’s death through…
Safety Tips to Prevent a Car Crash in Las Vegas
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths in Las Vegas. According to crash facts compiled by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, 304 victims lost their lives in traffic accidents in 2019 (the most recent year data is available). Over 1,000 other victims suffered serious injuries that…
What to Do if You Get in an Accident With a Commercial Vehicle
In 2020, 4,842 large trucks were involved in fatal traffic accidents throughout the U.S. Collisions involving commercial vehicles can be catastrophic. These vehicles are often large and heavy, meaning that the smaller motor vehicle – and its occupants – often suffer extreme harm in a collision. The more you know about commercial vehicle accidents,…
Does Insurance Cover Claims Involving Wrongful Death?
Losing someone dear to you in a preventable accident can be extremely difficult to cope with – especially when someone else’s negligence or recklessness caused the accident. In Nevada, a death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another person is the tort of “wrongful death,” and it gives surviving loved ones the…
How Do I File a Claim for a “No-Contact” Motorcycle Accident?
Every year, thousands of motorcyclists suffer life-changing injuries from preventable traffic accidents. According to data collected by the Insurance Information Institute, 5,014 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2019. Data from 2019 showed that motorcyclists were about 29 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger car occupants per vehicle miles traveled. One…