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What Happens When Someone Leaves the Scene of an Accident?
Whether or not you have to stay at the scene of an accident until police arrive depends on the circumstances. In some instances, there are no consequences for leaving the scene as long as you exchange insurance information with the other driver. In most situations, however, fleeing the scene of an accident has serious…
What to do after being hit by a drunk driver in Nevada
Drunk driving played a role in thirty percent of the car accident fatalities in Nevada, according to a recent study by nonpartisan Responsibility.org. Las Vegas is not immune from this trend. In fact, Las Vegas ranked highest among U.S. cities for drunk driving, according to data gathered by the FBI Crime Reporting Program and…
Is Pain and Suffering Awarded After a Bad Car Accident?
Pain and suffering is a form of non-economic damages that can be awarded in car accident lawsuits. Considering the trauma involved in a car accident, these damages can be a significant portion of a settlement or lawsuit. The Nevada and Utah personal injury lawyers at Valiente Mott have experience gathering the evidence and making…
Paradise, NV – Officers Investigate Injury Vehicle Wreck on Hwy 593/Tropicana Ave at Koval Ln
Paradise, NV (October 30, 2021) – Emergency crews arrived at the scene of a car crash on Friday evening, October 29, and reported that the incident ended in injuries. The accident occurred on Tropicana Avenue, or Highway 593, near Koval Lane. At about 10:30 p.m., officers closed the immediate area, and first responders worked…
Virginia City, NV – One Dead, One Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Accident at Geiger Grade
Virginia City, NV (October 24, 2021) – Authorities said one person died in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in the Virginia City area of Nevada on Friday, October 22. Two vehicles were involved in the Geiger Grade accident, troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The driver in one of the vehicles died, and…
