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What to Do if You’re Injured on Vacation in Las Vegas
If you’re injured during your Las Vegas vacation, seek medical attention, gather evidence, report the accident to the proper authorities, and immediately contact a personal injury attorney. Do not be swayed by offers of discount tickets or free nights at a hotel—your injuries may be more serious than you realize. Our team of Las…
How Does PIP Insurance Work?
States with no-fault auto insurance laws generally require motorists to carry personal injury protection or “PIP” insurance. It covers specific losses and injuries that motorists may suffer in accidents, regardless of who is at fault. PIP insurance is optional in Nevada. However, motorists who do not carry it can face substantial expenses if an…
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…