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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…
Nevada Car Seat Booster Laws
It’s important to keep children safe while in a car, and Nevada has specific laws that govern the use of booster seats. However, if you installed the seat according to directions, but it failed to protect your child, it might be defective. Manufacturers are legally responsible when their products injure others. In addition, a…
How to Write a Witness Statement for a Car Accident
You may be asked to write a witness statement if you witnessed a motor vehicle accident. Attorneys for either party will likely want to know what you observed, and it is a good way to memorialize your story and help victims seek damages for the injuries they sustained. At Valiente Mott, we know what…