18
Mar
12 Rules for Giving a Deposition In a Las Vegas Personal Injury Case
Most personal injury cases settle through negotiations with the at-fault party or their insurance provider. However, if you file a personal injury lawsuit, you might be required to provide a deposition. Your Las Vegas injury lawyer works with you to prepare for the deposition, in...
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18
Mar
How To File a Las Vegas Car Accident Claim With Allstate
In Nevada, in-state drivers must carry a minimum amount of car accident insurance coverage. Additionally, Nevada is an “at-fault” state when it comes to car accidents. This means that a driver responsible for causing an accident is also financially responsible for any...
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18
Mar
Does Driving My Car After an Accident Change My Case?
In many situations, driving your car after an accident will not automatically hurt your personal injury claim. However, it can affect how insurance companies evaluate property damage, injury severity, liability, and compensation if important evidence is lost or if the vehicle's c...
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18
Mar
Do You Have To Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Nevada?
Like many states, Nevada enforces a universal helmet law requiring riders and passengers to wear helmets at all times. Since 1972, Nevada's strict helmet regulations have kept riders safe and prevented thousands of fatalities. It’s no secret that motorcycles are highl...
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18
Mar
Las Vegas Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality
A personal injury claim arises when another party causes you harm because of negligence, an intentional tort, or strict liability. As the personal injury victim, you have the burden of proving the other party caused your injury before you can recover compensation for damages. The...
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18
Mar
How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement in Reno, NV
Every injury case has unique facts that go into calculating the compensation the accident victim can seek. But you can apply certain principles to the circumstances of your case to estimate how much you can expect from a car accident settlement. This estimate helps you to set you...
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18
Mar
Attorney Matthew Hoffmann Featured in Las Vegas Weekly, Offering Advice Regarding Unethical Legal Practices
Attorney Matthew W. Hoffmann - a partner at Battle Born Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada – was recently interviewed for Las Vegas Weekly to provide advice regarding ethical issues he's witnessed in the legal industry. Las Vegas Weekly is a newspaper that cove...
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18
Mar
Should I File a Workers’ Comp Claim or a Personal Injury Claim in Nevada?
Being injured at work typically results in filing a workers' comp claim. Most injured workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. However, that does not mean they do not have a personal injury claim as well. Most workers assume they cannot file a personal ...
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18
Mar
Are You Suffering from PTSD After a Car Accident in Las Vegas?
Broken bones and head injuries are not the only harm you can suffer in a Las Vegas car accident. The sudden nature of most car crashes can also leave you with mental and emotional trauma. These injuries are unseen and may require care and treatment long after cuts and fractures h...
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18
Mar
How Much Do Semi Trucks Weigh?
Ever looked at a tractor-trailer and wondered how much it weighs? If you have ever tried to guess the number, the odds are that you underestimated the weight. Semi trucks are significantly heavier than the passenger vehicles that you are most familiar with. Even if the semi isn&r...
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18
Mar
Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident in Las Vegas, NV?
How do you define a “minor” car accident in Las Vegas? For example, is it a “fender bender” that causes minimum property damage and only slight soreness and bruising? If so, do you need to hire a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer for a minor car crash? If y...
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18
Mar
How Long Does It Take To Settle An 18-Wheeler Accident Case in Las Vegas, NV?
If you've been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. The amount of time it takes to settle your case will depend on a number of factors. An experienced Las Vegas personal injury lawyer can help you navigate th...
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