Month: March 2020

Nevada Business Owners Right to Benefits

Published on March 26, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, COVID-19, News

Over the recent weeks, coronavirus has drastically impacted our daily lives. Businesses are being ordered to shut down. Revenues are unexpectedly gone. While governments scramble to try to contain the effects from the coronavirus, the question posed is whether there is any insurance coverage available to Northern Nevada businesses impacted by this virus. The answer is we don’t know for sure, but businesses should consider whether there is insurance coverage to cover portions of their loss of income. We would like to alert you to benefits that may [...]
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Why Parents Should Sue when Their Kids Are Sexually Abused

Published on March 26, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

When a child is abused or sexually assaulted, parents can file a civil lawsuit to expose the perpetrator and prevent harm to other children who may become victims. Child Sexual Assaults Children who suffer abuse and sexual assault are often victims of sexual predators who have hurt other children. Perpetrators can be punished for their acts in criminal courts, as well as civil courts. If convicted in a criminal court, perpetrators face fines and prison sentences. If convicted in civil court, perpetrators face monetary damages and public exposure [...]
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How to Get Medical Bills Paid After a Crash in Nevada

Published on March 19, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

When a Nevada car accident results in medical bills that create financial hardship, MedPay insurance and letters of promise provide payment options. Paying Medical Bills After a Crash Car accidents that result in injuries leave many people struggling with high medical bills they can’t pay. Following a car crash, injury victims often require immediate medical care and hospitalization to prevent complications that may lead to death. As a result, medical bills mount up quickly creating a lack of resources to pay the bills. In many cases, an injury [...]
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Advantages of Hiring an Accident Lawyer on a Contingency Basis

Published on March 12, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

When an accident results in injury, working with a lawyer on a contingency basis will eliminate upfront retainer fees and hourly fees and ensure you don’t pay a legal fee unless you win. The Advantages of Contingency Fees When a legal claim is handled on a contingency basis, a client pays no legal fees unless the lawyer successfully wins or settles the case. Contingency fees are commonly used by accident lawyers in civil matters such as personal injury cases and workers’ compensation cases when a client is seeking [...]
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Large Commercial Truck Drivers Make Deadly Mistakes

Published on March 5, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Trucking Accident

When truck drivers take negligent actions behind the wheel, people in their path are often severely injured or killed. The large size and weight of fully loaded trucks creates a significant force of impact in a crash. Commercial Trucks Pose Deadly Dangers Due to their large size and weight, large commercial trucks pose significant injury risks when accidents occur. A fully loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, the maximum weight limit imposed by the federal government. Fully loaded trucks usually cause severe injuries or death [...]
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