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Key Considerations Before Accepting a Settlement Offer
If you have an open insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit in Nevada, you are likely ready to accept the first settlement and end your claim as quickly as possible. However, it is critical to only accept a settlement offer when you know for sure it is a fair and reasonable amount. In most…
Can a Pre-Existing Injury Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?
Many personal injury claims are handled as if the victim was in perfect physical condition at the time of the accident. In reality, it is common for accident victims to have existing injuries and medical conditions at the time of the accident. If your personal injury case in Nevada involves a pre-existing injury, this…
Is Reconstructive Surgery Covered by Personal Injury Damages?
Many severe types of accidents, such as catastrophic car crashes and dog attacks, cause disfiguring injuries that require reconstructive surgery. If a victim is deemed to require reconstructive surgery, the cost of the operation could be included as a compensable damage in a subsequent injury claim. Get help from a Las Vegas personal injury…
Liability for a School Sports Injury
Parents want their children to be active. Participating in sports is important for physical and mental development in children and some schools require students to participate in physical education (PE) classes. In addition to mandatory PE classes, some students voluntarily participate in team sports. The worry for parents is the safety of their children…
How are Pre-Existing Conditions Treated in a Personal Injury Case?
Accidents and sudden, unexpected injuries are frightening, traumatic, and painful. All too often, the distress continues long after the initial injury, when injury victims must navigate Nevada’s at-fault insurance laws to recover compensation for damages. Nevada’s comparative negligence insurance laws allow injury victims to claim compensation for damages as long as they are no…
Injured at Work: Should I File for Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury?
Workplace accidents and injuries happen every day in Nevada. You may never expect to be a victim of one, but if the unexpected happens, it is important to know how to protect your legal rights. You may be eligible for financial compensation through one or more legal outlets. If you are deciding between filing…