Category: Car Accident

How To File an Auto Insurance Claim in Nevada

Published on January 30, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Car Accident

No one wants to be involved in a vehicle accident. Unfortunately, they are a common occurrence on Nevada's roads and highways. After an accident, you might have injuries or a damaged car. These expenses are piling up, and you want to file a claim with the insurance company. But how should you proceed? Here are a few tips for filing an auto insurance claim in Nevada. Do I Need To File? After an accident, you probably have significant expenses, such as medical bills and vehicle repairs. Whether you [...]
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Can Someone Sue After a Car Accident Is Settled?

Published on February 21, 2022, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, Car Accident

Exceptions exist that allow people to take legal action after settling auto accident injury claims. A comparative fault state with regard to motor vehicle crash liability, Nevada allows those injured to seek compensation from each involved motorist. As a general rule, reaching settlements for car collision injury claims typically relieves people of the right to take further legal action for losses resulting from the wreck. However, in some instances, accident injury victims have the ability to sue someone after a car accident is settled.   Those injured in [...]
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Best Nevada Hospitals for Car Wreck Injuries

Published on November 19, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Mountain View Hospital, Reno-based Renown Medical Center, Southern Hills Medical Center and Hospital, UMC of Southern Nevada, and Sunrise Medical Center and Hospital are some of the best hospitals for car accident injuries in Nevada. These hospitals have trauma surgeons, general physicians, nurses, other medical practitioners, and advanced medical equipment for all kinds of emergencies. Nine Best Nevada Hospitals for Car Crash Injuries Mountain View Hospital Located in Las Vegas, NV, this hospital operates around the clock. The hospital has over 200 beds and around 700 doctors. Renown [...]
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Is Amazon Putting Stoned Delivery Drivers Behind the Wheel?

Published on October 8, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Amazon is urging its delivery partners to include cannabis users in their pool of potential delivery drivers. The e-commerce giant believes this move would ease the severe shortfall of delivery drivers. Based on a communication examined by Bloomberg and interviews with four delivery partners, Amazon is directing its delivery partners to advertise that they don’t test applicants for marijuana use. Calling Off Marijuana Screening According to Amazon, dropping marijuana screening can increase job applications by as much as 400%. The company also says testing prospective drivers for marijuana [...]
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When a Dealership Can Be Held Liable for a Nevada Car Accident

Published on September 13, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Under the majority rule, a dealership may be liable for an accident if it was aware or should have been aware that the potential buyer was an unqualified, negligent, or careless driver when it permitted the buyer on a test drive unaccompanied by a dealership representative. A dealership is, however, not legally required to check the competence of the test driver. Once a dealership representative becomes part of the test drive, the majority rule changes. In this case, the majority rule stipulates that a dealership is largely legally [...]
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Do I Need to Reimburse My Health Insurer If I Win My Car Accident Case?

Published on August 13, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

If a health insurer covers the medical bills of an accident victim and then the victim receives compensation for medical costs through a lawsuit or a settlement agreement, he or she would have to reimburse the health insurer. This process is known as subrogation. Insurance Subrogation in Nevada The Nevada subrogation law allows insurance providers to obtain reimbursement from the liable party for costs they covered on the policyholder’s behalf. If an accident victim paid medical bills incurred with his or her health insurance and then obtained compensation [...]
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What Is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?

Published on July 19, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Sudden emergency doctrine is a defense that a defendant can use after getting involved in a car accident to invalidate injury claims. The application of the doctrine by courts is strict and certain legal thresholds must be met. This calls for proper comprehension of the doctrine and knowledge of the unexpected sudden emergencies, such as medical conditions, which a defendant can cite in court. Sudden Emergency Doctrine: What Does It Entail? The sudden emergency doctrine states that if a driver causes an accident due to a sudden and [...]
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Your Guide to MedPay Insurance in Nevada

Published on June 4, 2021, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

MedPay insurance in Nevada is an optional type of car insurance coverage. It may be incorporated into any auto insurance policy. It usually covers medical and funeral costs related to a motor vehicle crash that hurts the policyholder, the policyholder’s immediate family members, and the passengers in the policyholder’s car. Apart from its budget-friendly cost, MedPay insurance is valuable insurance coverage for any car owner. Nevada requires all insurance companies providing auto insurance policies to provide optional MedPay with a minimum coverage of $1,000. The coverage applies no [...]
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Was Your Uber Driver Too Tired to Drive?

Published on October 5, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Tired Uber drivers put passengers and others on the road at risk. These drivers may be skirting Uber’s rest requirements by working for other rideshare companies or doing other activities instead of resting. While a rider cannot prevent getting a fatigued driver, he or she should be aware of the risk. Uber’s Rest Requirements Are Easy to Swerve There is currently no way to accurately monitor how tired an Uber driver may be. Because of this, these drivers put others at risk of injury if he or she is not well-rested [...]
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Which Personality Types Get in the Most Highway Accidents?

Published on June 5, 2020, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident

Drivers who are young with reckless, irresponsible, and impulsive behaviors, as well as older drivers who are impaired or under significant levels of stress, are in a higher risk group of drivers likely to be involved in highway traffic accidents. Personality Traits Linked to Highway Accidents Studies show that common personality factors are often associated with a higher risk of vehicle accidents. Research on driving behaviors and traffic accidents suggests that certain drivers may be more “accident-prone” due to personality traits, as well as driving skills. The Accident [...]
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