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 [...]
Who Is Liable for Uber Freight Accidents in Nevada?
A negligent driver, carrier, truck manufacturer, and a government agency or contractor are some of the potentially liable parties in Uber Freight accidents. A rigorous investigation is required in most Uber Freight accidents to determine what took place and why. A comprehensive analysis of the evidence may demonstrate that multiple parties are liable for the accident. Potentially Liable Parties in an Uber Freight Accident Driver An Uber Freight accident may occur due to a driver’s negligent actions like speeding, drunk driving, fatigued driving, or distracted driving. In such a [...]
5 Most Common Labor Day Injuries
Traffic accident injuries, boating accident injuries, firework injuries, swimming injuries, and grilling injuries are the five most common injuries during the Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is one of the most dangerous holidays in the U.S. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that about 49,000 Americans sustain serious injuries over the Labor Day weekend each year. Around 400 individuals get killed over the same period. Traffic Accident Injuries Traffic accidents can result in both physical and psychological injuries. Physical injuries include whiplash, head injuries, broken ribs, spinal cord [...]
Do I Need to Reimburse My Health Insurer If I Win My Car Accident Case?
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 [...]
These Are Some of the Most Horrifying Circus Accidents in History
Hartford Circus Fire, Tyke the Elephant, Massarti the Lion Tamer, and Sarah Guyard-Guillot are some of the biggest and most horrifying circus accidents in history. These circus accidents prove that life in the ring is not all exemplary stunts and elated audience. The concept of a circus event is defying danger. Unfortunately, danger is sometimes going to triumph. This danger affects both the circus performers and spectators. Hartford Circus Fire Hartford Circus Fire is arguably the worst circus accident in history. This disastrous event resulted in the injury [...]
What Is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?
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 [...]
Determining Liability for Campground Injuries
Anyone who sustains an injury because a campground owner, campground’s staff member, tour company, or fellow camper breached this duty can sue the liable party. Campgrounds have a legal duty to ensure the safety of campers while they’re on site. Campers also have a responsibility to observe the necessary safety measures to avoid causing accidents that could lead to serious, life-altering injuries. Tour companies that organize physical excursions, such as guided treks and sporting activities, must also put the right safety measures to protect their customers from any [...]
Your Guide to MedPay Insurance in Nevada
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 [...]
The Deadliest Holiday of the Year Might Surprise You
National statistics show that Memorial Day is the deadliest holiday in the United States. This holiday accounts for more fatalities than Labor Day, the 4th of July, and even New Year’s Eve. In fact, the fatality rate is four times higher on Memorial Day weekend compared to an ordinary weekend. Fatal Vehicle Crashes on Memorial Day Memorial Day recorded an average of 312 fatal accidents between 2011 and 2015. Two other holidays followed closely. Labor Day and the 4th of July had an average of 308 and 307 fatalities [...]
These Dangerous Maneuvers Increase the Risk of Trucking Accidents
Making quick lane changes, moving too fast in response to changing conditions, tailgating, running yellow lights, and overtaking other vehicles are examples of dangerous maneuvers that elevate the risk of trucking accidents. These careless maneuvers are already disastrous when performed in small passenger cars. They are likely to cause more catastrophic accidents when performed by huge trucks. Common Dangerous Maneuvers That Truckers Make Making Careless Lane Switches Switching from one lane to another while operating a fully loaded commercial truck is riskier than doing the same in a [...]
