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Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the aftermath of the collision can be painful, confusing, and overwhelming. In the midst of the chaos, it’s easy for crash victims to make simple mistakes that end up costing them the...
What Happens if You Get Into a Car Accident with a Leased Car?
A significant number of today’s drivers choose to lease their cars instead of buying them. For some, it makes the most financial sense. On average, lease payments are around 23 percent lower than monthly payments on a financed car. But...
THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys Welcomes Two New Partners
We are pleased to announce that personal injury attorneys Joel S. Hengstler and Mark A. Rouse are now partners at the firm. Partner Joel Hengstler has represented Las Vegas clients in injury matters for over a decade. An Ohio native,...
4 Ways to Help Teens Be Safe Drivers
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Inexperience, combined with the youthful excitement at newfound independence, can make driving a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, there are many ways you can help your young driver avoid a...
Do You Need to Report a Minor Fender Bender?
If you’re in a motor vehicle accident — even a minor one — there are laws regarding reporting an accident in Nevada. Knowing these laws is important so that you protect your legal rights, especially if you discover that you...
More Takata Airbag Trouble: Ford Must Recall 3 Million More Vehicles
Since 2014, more than 67 million airbags made by the company Takata have been recalled worldwide for defects that have killed and injured thousands. At least 18 people in the U.S. have died more than 400 others seriously injured, news...
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Las Vegas
Being involved in any kind of car accident is scary. But what happens if the other driver leaves the scene of the crash? In Nevada, the penalties can be severe. If you’ve been hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Las...
Cycling Crash Indicates Need to Look Deeper Into Nevada Bike Laws
The recent deaths of five bicyclists outside Las Vegas have underscored the need for safer ways for cyclists and motor vehicle drivers to co-exist in Nevada. When a bicyclist is struck by another vehicle due to negligence, the injuries are...
Why You Shouldn’t Sign Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements for Nursing Homes
Making the decision to admit a family member into a nursing home is never easy. It’s an emotional process. It also involves filling out a lot of paperwork before you or your loved one gets settled in. One document that...
New Technology Could Prevent Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling is on the upswing in Nevada. This is despite the challenges that cyclists face in sharing the road safely with cars and other motor vehicles, especially on city streets. Far too often, accidents between cars and bikes seriously injure...