Nevada Law

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | July 24, 2024 | Nevada Law

What is the legal driving age in Nevada? Most might expect a simple answer: 16. But it’s actually much more complicated than that due to Nevada’s graduated driver licensing (GDL) system. All states, including Nevada, have adopted a GDL system as part of a national strategy to help teen drivers safely gain driving experience in… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | July 12, 2024 | Nevada Law

Only a fraction of the lawyers practicing law are trial-ready lawyers. Finding a lawyer who confidently takes a personal injury case to trial is rare. And this makes sense. According to conservative estimates, 90% of civil cases are resolved before trial. Others estimate the number is as high as 96%. Considering these numbers, very few… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | May 25, 2024 | Nevada Law

Nevada car seat and booster seat laws are effective at protecting children from harm. Unfortunately, many parents and others who transport children are unaware of the precise regulations controlling car and booster seats. They may simply know that they are required.  Specific requirements, however, may elude them. Below is a brief but detailed explanation of… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | April 12, 2024 | Nevada Law

In Nevada, there are different commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) you can get. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is in charge of giving out all driver’s licenses, including CDLs.  There are several kinds of CDLs for different kinds of trucks. It’s important to figure out which CDL you need for the truck you want… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | November 23, 2023 | Nevada Law

Scooters are a popular way to get around Reno. People choose scooters because they are convenient, cost-effective, and fun to drive. However, before you take a scooter on the road in Reno, you need to ensure you understand the legal requirements for operating a motor scooter.  How Does the Law Define a Motor Scooter in… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | October 25, 2023 | Nevada Law

Some car owners tint their windows because they like the way the tinted windows look. However, window tint serves other purposes.  Darkened windows can help keep the interior of a car cooler in the Las Vegas heat. Window tint can also help increase a driver’s visibility on the roadway, which can reduce the risk of… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | July 19, 2023 | Nevada Law

Unaided card counting is not illegal under Las Vegas, Nevada, or federal law. After all, criminalizing such behavior would be a form of thought control that would represent a grave offense against traditional American values.  Nevertheless, you can still get into trouble for card counting – depending on your reaction to an accusation, you might… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | September 26, 2022 | Nevada Law

Juries decide the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant or the liability of a civil defendant. Two different juries might deliberate the same conduct of a single defendant—one trial for murder, for example, and another trial for wrongful death. The US Constitution guarantees almost any defendant the right to trial by jury. Serving on… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | September 13, 2022 | Nevada Law

The flow of traffic in major cities like Las Vegas is controlled in two ways. The first is traffic signs and signals, which direct where and when traffic may proceed. Stop signs, yield signs, and directional signs help drivers travel in a safe and orderly manner. Traffic lights accomplish the same goals, only electronically. The… read more

Battle Born Injury Lawyers | August 16, 2022 | Nevada Law

Car accidents due to not yielding the right of way are common in Las Vegas, Nevada, and can result in serious injury and even death. In 2020, failure to yield the right of way was the fourth most common driving behavior involved in fatal car accidents.  “Right of way” is a traffic concept every driver… read more