Blog Category - Car Accidents

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...

Mar

What Is the Average Time to Settle a Car Accident Case in Nevada?

Most cases in Nevada settle within several months to about one year, but that's only a general range. Straightforward cases with clear liability and completed medical treatment may be resolved in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or litigation ...

Mar

Typical Car Accident Settlement Amounts No Injury

Many car accidents in Nevada only damage property such as vehicles, road signs, and structures. For example, according to the state's Department of Transportation, Nevada had over 237,000 traffic accidents in a four-year span. Nearly 136,000 of these crashes, or roughly 57%...

Mar

Most Dangerous Roads/Intersections in the Area

Las Vegas is known as an exciting city where anything is possible. However, its popularity has made it a very busy place, leading to numerous traffic accidents that cause injuries and even fatalities. If you've been in an accident in the area, one of the first things you ne...

Mar

Can I Be Reimbursed For Lost Wages After A Car Accident?

The aftermath of an accident is always challenging. However, if you're the primary breadwinner for your household, losing your income due to injury can be especially stressful. Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate this extremely difficult time alone. Over our decad...

Mar

Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections

Some streets and intersections are known for having more accidents than others. If you avoid these accident-prone areas, you could reduce your risk of being involved in a car accident. Based on the data, the most dangerous intersections and roads where the most accidents happen i...

Mar

Should I Settle My Car Accident Claim or Go to Court?

After a car accident, most personal injury claims follow one of two paths: settlement negotiations or a personal injury lawsuit. Settling means you reach an agreement—usually with the at-fault driver's insurance company—before going to trial. Conversely, a lawsu...

Mar

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in Nevada?

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in Nevada? If you're struggling with anxiety, nightmares, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a crash, you’re not alone, and you may be entitled to compensation under Nevada law. At Cogburn...

Mar

Can I Get Medical Treatment After a Nevada Car Accident If I Don’t Have Health Insurance?

Getting hurt in a car accident is hard enough—getting stuck with medical bills you can’t afford shouldn’t be part of the recovery process. If you were injured in a Nevada car crash and don’t have health insurance, you still have the right to receive medical care. And in many case...

Mar

What If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance in Nevada?

At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, we've represented injured Nevadans for nearly two decades, helping them recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. With over 40 years of combined experience, our car accident attorneys know exactl...

Mar

What Do I Tell the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?

A single misphrased sentence can cost thousands when you’re on a recorded line with an insurance adjuster. At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ve spent 40+ years turning insurer conversations into six- and seven-figure recoveries for Nevada crash vi...

Mar

What Is Comparative Negligence in a Nevada Car Accident?

When two vehicles collide, fault is rarely black-and-white. Nevada law recognizes this reality with a “modified comparative negligence” rule that can slash—or even eliminate—your recovery if you share in the blame. At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Pe...

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