Car accidents are traumatic experiences. Immediately following a collision in Las Vegas, Nevada, you may be injured, confused, and disoriented. Our Las Vegas car accident attorneys are here to guide you through what may be the most difficult time in your life. Battle Born Injury Lawyers first opened its doors in 2010. Since then, our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys have brought in over $100 million for our accident injury clients. With over 85 years of combined experience, our dedicated attorneys are passionate about being a voice for victims throughout Las Vegas, NV.
Can Admitting Fault After a Las Vegas Car Accident Affect My Ability to Get Compensation?
After being involved in a car accident, sometimes it’s just human nature to be concerned about the well-being of other people who were involved. Without thinking, you might say something like, “I should have been paying closer attention,” or you might even want to apologize. As well-intentioned as you may be, it is never a good idea to admit any degree of fault after a car accident or say anything else suggesting that your own negligence may have contributed to the accident. Even saying “I’m sorry” could be construed as an admission of fault.
Nevada is an “at-fault” car accident state. This means that car accident injury victims can directly pursue the driver who caused the accident for compensation. This is why Nevada Law requires everyone who owns a vehicle registered in the state to maintain a bodily injury liability (BIL) insurance policy. Your BIL policy doesn’t pay for your own damages. Rather, it covers injuries that your own negligence causes others. It’s important to be careful what you say after an accident. An insurance company will be quick to use your own words against you, even if you were not at fault.
