Category Archives: Car Accident
Is There a Link Between Heart Attacks and Accidents
Back injuries. Head injuries. Knee, shoulder, and other joints. All injuries that you would normally associate with accidents of any kind. But what about heart attacks? We tend to think of heart attacks as events that happen because of genetics, or long-term habits like bad eating. But you may be surprised to know that… Read More »
If Your Car Looks Crushed in an Accident, That May Be a Safety Feature
If you are in a car accident, one way the defense will defend their case, is to refute how injured you are. That probably comes as no surprise to you. What may surprise you, is how they try to prove that you weren’t injured, because it has nothing to do with your body or… Read More »
What Decisions Will Truly Autonomous Cars Have to Make When It Comes to Safety?
Although it feels like our cars are thinking on their own, they aren’t completely there just yet. But they will be, and you probably already know that fully self-driving cars are being tested. Some cars, like Teslas, actually have self-driving features, but even the manufacturer warns that their cars are not prepared to fully… Read More »
Police Chases Can and Do Injure Innocents — What Can You Do?
You see them on the news, and they tend to captivate us: police chases. While we may watch them unfold in real-time, we often don’t give much thought to how dangerous police chases are, to the other drivers on the roads. Why So Dangerous? The first thing that makes them so dangerous is perhaps… Read More »
Getting Blamed for Your Own Accident Can Cost You a Lot of Money
If you are in an accident, you are a victim. And as a victim, it is hard to imagine that you could be blamed for the accident, or for your own injuries. But that’s exactly what many defendants do in personal injury cases. Not only do they blame the victim for causing the accident,… Read More »
Whiplash: It’s Not What You Think it Is
Whiplash. The word has a negative connotation to some in the general public or at least, the suggestion that someone’s injury is minor or not serious. But what we call whiplash is actually a real, physiological injury, to some important parts of our bodies. Ligaments and Tendons In our neck just as in other… Read More »
After a Car Accident, What Do You Do With the Children’s Car Seat?
Let’s say that you’re in an accident, and your car has sustained damage, but it gets repaired and it’s still drivable. You probably don’t give much thought to the children’s car seat that was in the car at the time of the accident—especially if the car seat at first glance looks fine. But how… Read More »
Can You Sue an Unlicensed Driver in Nevada?
While most accidents are caused by drivers who are licensed and have insurance, some are caused by unlicensed drivers who may not have the financial means to pay for damages or injuries sustained in the accident. The thought of being involved in an accident with someone who is unlicensed can be scary, but it… Read More »
What To Do if an Insurance Company Calls You After a Car Accident?
Every year, thousands of people in North Las Vegas and other parts of Nevada are involved in car accidents. Although the collision itself can be a traumatic experience, the aftermath can be even more stressful when dealing with an insurance company. When an insurance company calls you after a car accident, you need to… Read More »
Can You Seek Compensation After A Car Accident If You Weren’t Wearing A Seatbelt?
While motorists and their passengers in Nevada are legally required to wear a seatbelt at all times, many people do not buckle up. Failing to wear a seatbelt may increase the risk of injuries and complicate your ability to obtain compensation. But can you seek compensation after a car accident if you weren’t wearing… Read More »