Year: 2021

At THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys, we know that a car accident can be a major pain. Even a fender bender can leave you with uncomfortable injuries and other financial losses. The good news is you could receive compensation through a car accident settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But how will you know what a […]

Every year, pedestrian accidents contribute significantly to traffic-related injuries and fatalities, especially in busy areas like Las Vegas.  The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety reported 70 pedestrian fatalities across the state in a recent year alone.  If you’re injured while crossing the street, you may wonder who’s liable for your injuries, especially if you were […]

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit could take anywhere from several months to several years. Unfortunately, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused many cases to take longer than usual. While these delays can be aggravating, remember that a delay does not necessarily mean you won’t […]

A traffic accident investigation is essential after a car accident in Las Vegas. Several parties will investigate the collision when someone is injured or killed, particularly the police and the auto insurance company(s) for the drivers involved. If you’ve been hurt, you need someone on your side conducting an independent crash investigation ― an experienced […]

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 what happens if you’re in an accident with a leased vehicle? A Las Vegas car […]

We are pleased to announce that personal injury attorney Joel S. Hengstler is now partner at the firm. Partner Joel Hengstler has represented Las Vegas clients in injury matters for over a decade. An Ohio native, his interest in the law began in college, where he was a member of forensic, mock trial, and moot […]

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 were hurt and need to file an injury claim later. First things first: If anyone […]

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 Vegas, you may be surprised to learn that compensation could still be possible for you […]

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 is commonly presented to incoming nursing home residents is a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. Be careful […]

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 cyclists despite their best efforts to stay safe. The consequences of these collisions can be […]