How long can you wait before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit? In November of 2005 a woman in Nevada, Megan Hamilton, underwent a knee surgery. A few weeks later, she told her doctor she was in pain. The doctor placed Ms. Hamilton in the hospital on antibiotics for the infection in her knee which turned […]
Often, insurance policies are long and confusing. But, it may be worth the time and effort to read through any policies that you purchase. You want to make sure you clearly understand which items of damage are covered and which are not. A Sample Case In the recent Nevada Supreme Court case of Century Surety
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The case of Progressive Gulf Insurance Company v. Faehnrich outlines what can happen when drivers with out-of-state insurance policies seek to gain the advantageous aspects of Nevada’s insurance laws. Issues with how one sate handles the laws and policies of another is why working with local personal injury attorneys is beneficial. They know the laws
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Medical payments coverage is a component of car insurance that provides coverage for medical expenses regardless of who was at fault for an injury. In Nevada, insurance companies are required to offer their insureds (policy holders) medical payments coverage. If they do not offer this coverage, they must pay $1,000.00 toward the medical expenses of
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When a loved one is killed by the fault of another, a claim for wrongful death may arise. Nevada Revised Statute 41.085 splits wrongful death claims in two subparts; claims by the heirs and claims by the Estate. Generally, the heirs can recover damages for grief, sorrow, loss of support, companionship, and the deceased’s pain
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The next time you’re in a fender bender in Las Vegas, and you don’t seem to have any injuries, don’t bother calling the police. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced that as of March 3, 2014, they will no longer be responding to non-injury “minor” motor vehicle accidents. According to the LVMPD, officers currently spend
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Nevada Supreme Court Bogged Down. NPR reports today that the Nevada Supreme Court is the busiest in the nation, and that’s a very bad thing. Why? Because Nevada is one of just 10 states with no intermediate appeals court, our judges are simply overwhelmed by cases. It means that any time a case is appealed,
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If you’ve been injured by another’s carelessness, you deserve reimbursement for your pain, suffering and expenses. Personal injury law is focused on getting you fair compensation. Consequences of Injury The most common side effect of an accident-related injury is stress. Whether dealing with the physical pain, the uncertainty of future finances, or the pressure placed
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When you are hurt, it’s common to expect an insurance company to take care of the costs. Whether it’s your own insurance company, or the insurance company of a responsible party, the cost of your injury needs to be taken care of. After all, it’s why insurance premiums are paid. However, the reality is that
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