Category: Car Accident

Common Mistakes To Avoid After a Car Accident in Nevada

As car accident lawyers in Las Vegas, we help people injured in accidents seek just compensation from those who caused the crash. Nevada is an at-fault state. A driver who causes a crash is responsible for compensating those injured for their medical bills and other accident losses. However, some accident…

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Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Nevada

Every state has intersections and roads that are inherently risky to drivers and increase the chance of accidents. In Nevada, large cities and tourist attractions contribute to congested roads, drunk drivers, and other hazards. Below is a list of roads in the Las Vegas area that are dangerous for drivers,…

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Nationwide Statistics on Child Fatalities in Car Accidents

Every traffic fatality is tragic. When the victim is a child, the tragedy is compounded. Many child deaths could have been prevented had adults acted responsibly. Despite the frequent news reports about child car accident fatalities, children continue to die in motor vehicle accidents at alarming rates. Nevada law requires…

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Is Dashcam Footage Enough Evidence for a Car Accident Claim?

Dash cam footage may be helpful evidence for determining how an accident happened and who was at fault. Unlike still-frame photos taken at a crash site following an accident, dashcam footage can capture the seconds leading up to an accident and the actual instant of collision. Then, depending on what…

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How To Get a Police Report After a Car Accident In Las Vegas

When a car accident lawyer at Sam & Ash, LLP, meets with a prospective client, we first inquire whether there is a police accident report that we can review. The police report is the first record of a car accident. Insurers and others will take its contents as fact unless…

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Why a Lawyer’s Reputation With the Insurance Company Matters

When you’ve been injured in an accident and need to call a personal injury attorney, reputation matters. Why? Because your lawyer’s relationship with the insurance company can directly impact the outcome of your case. The insurance company keeps track of dishonest law firms — when your case goes straight to…

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Finding The Right Lawyer if a Car Accident Wasn’t Your Fault

If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be struggling to pay your household expenses. Medical bills may be stacking up. Even if you didn’t cause the crash, the other driver’s insurer may dispute your car accident claim and try to deny…

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Car Accident Claims Against Friends or Family

Car accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. You may find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being injured in an accident caused by someone you know. It might be your best friend who was giving you a ride or even a colleague who offered to drive you home….

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Rights as a Passenger in a Rideshare Accident

Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft offer a convenient way to get around Las Vegas. But if you are injured in an accident as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, you need to understand your legal rights. You need to call an attorney who understands how to handle rideshare…

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Can I Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in Nevada?

A car accident in Nevada can leave a victim with emotional distress that lingers long after the physical injuries have healed. Even relatively minor car accidents can be frightening, leading to anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other emotional consequences. Chronic emotional distress can interfere with nearly every aspect of a person’s…

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