Year: 2021
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 […]
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 reports say. Add another 3 million to the list. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
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 […]
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 often serious. Fortunately, it may be possible for the victim to file a personal injury […]
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 […]
Although it may seem like car insurance is expensive, there are certain minimum levels of liability coverage required by Nevada state law: $25,000 for property damage $25,000 for bodily injuries per person $50,000 for bodily injuries per accident Driving without insurance will cost you considerably more than paying for it, as this is considered a […]
The Ring doorbell is massively popular, but buyers beware: Media outlets and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report that the Amazon subsidiary is recalling over 350,000 smart doorbell models due to a fire hazard. Affected models were sold on both the Amazon and Ring websites between June and October of 2020. They have been […]