Why Do Insurers Push for Quick Settlements?
Published on March 10, 2026, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
A “quick settlement” is an early offer from an insurance company. You might get this before all your injuries, medical bills, and long-term expenses are fully understood. Insurers push these offers because they let them close the claim fast. Often, this is for less than you deserve. Sometimes, these pushes can lead to bad-faith insurance claims. If you’ve been in a truck accident or are dealing with a commercial insurance claim in Reno, you will want to know why insurers try to rush. With this information, you can [...]
What’s Considered a Catastrophic Injury After a Truck Accident?
A catastrophic injury after a truck accident can permanently change your life, your earning ability, or your basic independence. That’s the short answer people need, and it cuts to the heart of why these cases feel so different from ordinary fender benders. When a semi-truck crash causes a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or the loss of a limb, the consequences ripple through medical bills, work, family life, and long-term care needs. Truck wrecks tend to deliver force and complexity that most passenger-vehicle crashes don’t. Big [...]
Matt Sharp Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide
Published on February 21, 2026, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
News
We are proud to announce that Matt Sharp was included in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Matt’s recognition is a testament to his legacy of success advocating for his clients against insurance bad faith and misconduct, often delivering results as a solo practioner that exceed those of major firms. He previously secured a landmark $200 million verdict for the estate of Bill Eskew, a cancer patient who died after a subsidiary of United Healthcare, the nation’s largest insurer, wrongfully denied him coverage for the [...]
Can an Underestimate in Future Care Result in an Insurance Bad Faith Claim?
After a serious truck accident, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your insurance company is underestimating your future medical care coverage. Unfortunately, it happens more than you might think. Lowball settlement offers for long-term medical needs can cross the line into insurance bad faith under Nevada law. In cases involving catastrophic injuries or complicated truck accidents, an experienced Reno insurance bad faith attorney can make sure your recovery and your financial security aren’t shortchanged. Here is what you will want to know about underestimating [...]
When Insurers Blame Pre-existing Conditions After an Accident
When insurers blame pre-existing conditions after an accident, they are usually trying to pay as little as possible on an otherwise valid claim. That sounds blunt, but it is the reality many injured people in Nevada run into once treatment bills start to stack up. You feel worse than before the crash, your doctor says the wreck made things significantly harder, and the adjuster shrugs and points to an old back issue in your chart. In Reno, Las Vegas, and across the state, insurers rely heavily on your [...]
When Missing ELD and Dashcam Data Leads to Bad Faith in Truck Accident Claims
After being involved in a truck accident in Reno, you should assume that digital trucking data will make or break the claim and act immediately to preserve it. A crash often triggers an instant response from the trucking company and its insurer, and that response is usually focused on controlling evidence. If you wait for an insurance adjuster to “collect everything,” you may learn later you’re facing missing Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, lost video, or a denied truck accident claim built around convenient gaps. The Role of [...]
Matthew Sharp Publishes Opinion Piece in Reno Gazette Journal: “Nevada Just Made Wildfire Insurance Worse”
Published on February 2, 2026, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
News
January 28, 2026 – Insurance Bad Faith Matthew Sharp recently published an op-ed in the Reno Gazette Journal warning Nevada homeowners about the far-reaching implications of Assembly Bill 376, a new law that fundamentally reshapes homeowners' insurance in the state. With more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and families in cases involving corporate misconduct and bad-faith insurance practices, Sharp explains how AB 376 creates a "Regulatory Experimentation Program" that allows insurers to sell property insurance policies that exclude wildfire coverage that has traditionally been included in [...]
The Hidden Role of Independent Medical Exams in Insurance Denials
There are many state and federal programs designed to help folks who have challenges with taking on a job. Sometimes these disabilities are from genetic predisposition. For some, an injury, on or off the job, prevents them from returning to gainful employment. In any of those situations, the person who can’t work can apply for disability benefits. This is where the concept of independent medical exams comes into play. Unfortunately, these exams could also result in a denial of benefits. Are Independent Medical Exams Common? Yes. If you [...]
Understanding Federal Trucking Regulations and How They Protect Victims
When a commercial truck is in a crash with a passenger vehicle, the damage is usually severe, and the legal issues get complicated fast. Federal trucking regulations help protect you and other victims by setting clear safety rules for drivers and trucking companies, and by creating paper trails that can prove what went wrong. These rules cover how long a driver can stay on the road, who is qualified to drive, how trucks must be maintained, and how companies must monitor safety. When a truck crash happens on [...]
The Nevada Independent Quotes Matt Sharp on Controversial Nevada Insurance Bill
This story was originally published January 18, 2026 by The Nevada Independent. The Nevada Independent recently featured commentary from founder Matt Sharp regarding Nevada's new and controversial insurance legislation, AB376, which took effect on January 1st. Sharp, who has represented dozens of clients affected by wildfire, raised concerns about the new law's impact on consumer protections. The legislation allows insurance companies to carve wildfire coverage out of standard homeowner policies, making Nevada the first state to implement such a measure. "Insurance is important to the public trust because [...]
