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Vehicle Damage Rating on Police Report
When motor vehicle accidents in Las Vegas involve substantial property losses or physical injuries, the law requires the police to appear at the scene and make a report. Part of their report involves something known as the vehicle damage rating. This is an assessment of the severity of the impact. These reports can have…
Do I Need to Go to Court for a Car Accident Injury Claim in Utah?
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, it might be necessary to go to court for your Utah injury claim because settlement negotiations have stalled. This can happen when the defendant and their attorney consistently offer compensation that would not cover your present or even your future damages and losses. In that case,…
Top 10 Questions to Ask a Car Accident Witness
Car accidents are chaotic, often traumatic events, but knowing the right questions to ask a witness can protect your rights to compensation and prevent you from being held liable for a wreck you didn’t cause. Even if you’re a safe driver with an unblemished driving record, another motorist who is busy texting, speeding, driving…
Can I Still File a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit if I Initially Accepted an Insurance Settlement?
Once you finalize a settlement with an insurance company, you are barred from filing a lawsuit against the other signees. This often means that the settlement you agreed to is your only option to recover compensation after a car accident. It is worth noting that these agreements must be finalized before you are prohibited…
Who Pays if You’re in an Accident in a Company Car?
In Utah and Nevada, if you’re in an accident in a company car, the company’s insurance will be responsible under the legal theory of vicarious liability. That’s because the employee is the agent of the employer when they’re driving for work. Vicarious liability is also called respondeat superior. However, in Nevada, if you are not…