08
Jun
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim in Las Vegas—and When You Need to Take Action
In Nevada, the answer depends on who was injured, how the injury occurred, and whether the injured person can pursue the claim themselves. An injured adult can typically file their own personal injury claim. However, different rules may apply when the injured person is a minor, a...
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Jun
Las Vegas & Nevada Personal Injury Statistics: 2025 Accident Data, Crash Rates & Average Settlement Ranges
The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety tracks monthly fatal crash reports by county, crash behavior, and year-over-year changes. Its updated 2025 fatality reporting showed hundreds of deaths on Nevada roads, with Clark County continuing to carry the heaviest share of fatal crashes s...
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May
Can You Sue a Las Vegas Resort for a Swimming Pool or Hot Tub Injury?
Yes, you can sue a Las Vegas resort for a swimming pool or hot tub injury—but only if the resort's negligence caused or contributed to what happened. Hotels and resorts have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for guests. That includes properly maintaining pools an...
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May
What Are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident?
The symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after an accident can range from mild headaches and confusion to severe cognitive impairment, memory loss, and loss of consciousness. After a crash, a fall, or any serious impact, the brain can be injured even without visible trauma...
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May
How Does a Prior Injury Affect My Claim? The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule
A prior injury does not disqualify your claim, and it does not give an insurance company a free pass to pay you less. Under what's known as the eggshell plaintiff rule, the law requires that a negligent party take you as you are, including any pre-existing conditions that m...
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Mar
What Should I Do Immediately After an Accident Involving a Ride-Sharing Vehicle in Nevada?
If you're involved in an accident with a ride-sharing vehicle in Nevada—whether as a passenger, driver, or another motorist—the most important steps are to get medical attention, report the accident, document everything, and avoid making statements that could be...
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30
Mar
How Do I Find a Reputable Personal Injury Attorney Specializing in Commercial Vehicle Crashes in Nevada?
Finding the right attorney after a commercial vehicle crash in Nevada requires choosing someone with the experience, resources, and trial readiness to take on trucking companies and their insurers. These cases are governed not only by Nevada law, but also by complex federal regul...
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30
Mar
Personal Injury Claim Process Timeline in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, a personal injury claim can take a few months or well over a year. One deadline is nonnegotiable: Nevada's general statute of limitations gives most injured people two years to sue for personal injury under NRS 11. 190. Once a lawsuit is filed, the timeline is ...
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30
Mar
What Is the Modified Comparative Fault Rule in Nevada?
In Nevada, determining fault after the modified comparative fault rule governs a car accident. That means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, so long as your share of responsibility does not exceed 50%. The catch is that your percentage of faul...
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23
Mar
Nevada Traffic Laws Regarding Large Truck Accidents
Large truck crashes are not ordinary collisions. They involve overlapping state and federal regulations, corporate defendants, and high-stakes insurance defense teams. At Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers, we prepare every trucking case as if it will be tried before a jury. Jamie C...
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23
Mar
What to Do After a Semi-Truck Crash in Nevada
A collision with a semi-truck is not like a typical car accident. An 80,000-pound commercial truck exerts a force that most passenger vehicles cannot withstand. These are often catastrophic injury cases requiring serious legal preparation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admi...
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16
Mar
How to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement in Nevada
If you're negotiating a car accident settlement in Nevada, you need to build leverage before you ever argue about numbers. That means documenting fault, completing medical treatment or reaching maximum medical improvement, calculating every category of damages, and presenti...
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