Trucking companies are required by law to keep detailed driver logs and maintenance records. In addition, many trucks carry black boxes that can record valuable data about driving habits and what may have caused the wreck. The sooner we can review this data, the sooner we can start building your case and make sure we’re ready for the trucking company’s defense tactics.
The disparity in size and force between a pedestrian and a vehicle means the brunt of the accident is forced on the pedestrian, so the effects on the human body are quite severe.
As the survivor of this crash, the pressure of figuring out what to do next and picking up the pieces of your life can be overwhelming. You just lost someone very close to you and you may have suffered an injury in the accident. What should you do? What can be done to pursue justice?
I understand the temptation to take your motor bike out on Interstate 15 (I-15), I-215, or maybe even the Vegas strip for a ride without a helmet; the wind whipping through your hair and the sun shining on your face, but this is extremely dangerous. As mentioned earlier in the post, you’re nine times more likely to get hurt on a motorcycle in an accident. Don’t take that risk.
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere in Las Vegas. For example, let’s say you’re inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino heading towards their Le Cirque restaurant when you slip on a wet surface. No sign was out alerting you to this slippery spot and you hit your head very hard on the ground causing a head injury. In this situation, you should consult with a personal injury attorney and pursue a personal injury claim.
Approximately 1.7 million people suffer a TBI every year in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control. Roughly 80 percent of these victims are treated at a hospital and eventually released. Unfortunately, the terrible side effects of the injury don’t subside as quickly. In fact, many TBI victims are changed forever.
Nevada law requires drivers to carry insurance, but this doesn’t mean every driver has insurance. Someone may have had insurance and then let their policy expire, but are still wreaking havoc on the roads.
If you’ve hired a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim, feel free to discuss your property damage claim (you have attorney-client privilege so no worries about sharing sensitive information) and see what your legal options are to ensure maximum compensation. We assist all our clients with their property damage issues free of charge.
The medical bills are stacking up, you haven’t been able to work for weeks, and the trauma associated with the wreck is causing a lot of problems in your personal life. You want, and deserve, maximum compensation for your personal injury case. This blog has some important tips that will help get you that compensation.
Unfortunately, there are no laws in Nevada restricting texting while driving. This is despite multiple states passing new laws restricting cell phone use in cars, a national campaign highlighting the dangers of texting and driving, and even Oprah writing an Op-Ed about the safety risks associated with texting while behind the wheel.