Legalized recreational use of marijuana in Colorado, Oregon and Washington led to frequencies of insurance claims filed for car accidents that were three percent greater than rates would have been if it remained illegal. This recent analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute may be significant for Nevada because it recently legalized recreational marijuana use.… Read more »
Category: Car Accidents
I Was Injured in a Car Accident With a Police Car
Q: I was injured in a car accident in which a police vehicle was at-fault. Am I entitled to compensation? A: Potentially yes; however, Nevada’s Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Statute provides that recovery against any governmental entity is limited to $100,000 in damages: 41.035. Limitation on award for damages in tort actions. 1. An award… Read more »
Will My Second Car Accident Affect My First Case?
Q: I was involved in two car accidents. Will the second accident affect my first case? To recover bodily injury compensation a plaintiff must prove not only that a defendant was negligent, but also that the defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injuries. Thus, the defendant in your first car accident case might argue that you… Read more »
What Happens When I Am Sued For More Than My Liability Coverage?
Q: I rear-ended someone and they sued me. My liability coverage is $100,000 but they are going for more. What exactly happens after that? Do they take my personal property? Before pursuing an “excess judgment” (a recovery in excess of an at-fault driver’s liability limit), personal injury attorneys will typically advise their clients to offer… Read more »
