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Whether you are a visitor or a Las Vegas local, the last thing you want to worry about is getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, these incidents do occur, and the team at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo is ready to help when you need a Las Vegas car accident lawyer by your side. We will conduct a complete investigation into your case in order to secure the compensation you are entitled to. We are California attorneys licensed to practice law in Nevada, so we are here to help if you are a CA resident who was injured across state lines.
If you have sustained a car accident injury during your trip to Vegas, the team at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo has the experience you need to get through this.
Our Las Vegas car accident attorneys at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo have been helping their clients receive the compensation and justice they deserve since 1979. Our team, led by partners Jess J. Araujo, John A. Montevideo, and Anthony Modarelli, is licensed in both California and Nevada, allowing us to represent a wide range of clients across state lines.
As a testimony to their commitment to excellence, the legal community has awarded DiMarco| Araujo | Montevideo an AV rating on Martindale-Hubbell – the highest rating attorneys can obtain for their ethical standards and legal ability. Additionally, the firm has earned an A+ rating on Better Business Bureau (BBB) and was selected as Preeminent Lawyers, which less than 5% of all attorneys in the United States receive.
If you want peace of mind and maximum recovery, contact our law firm today.
“Extremely professional Law Firm. They resolved my car accident timely and effectively. They were with me and guided me through every step of the complex process. They cared about me. The Attorneys do not settle for less and the staff is bilingual, friendly and very receptive to my concerns. I have recommended this Law Firm to family members and friends and they were very happy too. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of professional legal help.”
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A Las Vegas car accident lawyer is going to be an incredibly beneficial resource in these cases. An accident attorney has the resources necessary to:
Las Vegas is a hotspot for car accidents in the state of Nevada. With local traffic mixing with visitors from all over the country, the roadways in this area can get crowded. Unfortunately, those on the roadway in the Las Vegas area need to be wary of negligent driving behaviors. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, our car accident lawyers in Vegas regularly help clients who have been injured because another driver:
Data available from the Nevada Department of Transportation shows that the total number of annual traffic fatalities across the state has increased steadily over the last few years. During the most recent reporting year of data on file, 2021, there were 385 total roadway fatalities in Nevada.
However, this data only paints part of the overall picture. Thousands of individuals survive traffic collisions and sustain serious injuries that impact their day-to-day lives.
The team at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo regularly helps clients who have sustained the following injuries In Las Vegas traffic collisions:
Every driver has a duty of care to drive at responsible speeds, obey traffic signals, and avoid dangerous or distracting behaviors behind the wheel. Some of the most common causes of auto accidents include distracted driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, and negligent moving violations like failing to stop for a red light or stop sign. Aggressive driving can also easily cause an accident.
When one driver injures another, the injured driver may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver and secure compensation for the resulting damages, such as medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering. Auto insurance is mandatory in Nevada and every driver must meet the state’s minimum coverage requirements. If an at-fault driver does not have sufficient insurance coverage to completely cover the injured driver’s damages, the injured driver can file a personal injury lawsuit to secure additional compensation.
Ultimately, determining fault after a Vegas vehicle accident involves showing that the four elements of negligence are present. These include:
All four elements of negligence need to be in place in order for a Las Vegas car accident claim to be successful. We strongly encourage you to speak to a vehicle accident attorney who understands the importance of recovering compensation for your losses. Your lawyer can get started right away on gathering the evidence needed to determine liability and show that these elements are in place.
Rarely are car accident cases straightforward when it comes to determining liability for the incident. Yes, sometimes it is very clear that one driver was completely to blame for the incident. However, there are times when even an injured victim in an auto accident was partially responsible for the incident.
According to Section 41.141 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), even those who are partially responsible for a car accident could still recover compensation. Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law, auto accident victims can recover compensation if they are 50% or less responsible for their injuries. Anyone more than 50% responsible for their injuries will not be able to recover any compensation.
Under the state’s modified comparative negligence laws, a victim will receive reduced compensation based on their percentage of fault. For example, if Rebecca is awarded $10,000 in compensation for her whiplash injury after a car accident, but it is determined that she was 10% at fault for the incident, she would receive $9,000 in total compensation.
There are various steps that injury victims can take in the aftermath of a car accident to help ensure they receive maximum compensation for their claim. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, our Las Vegas car accident lawyers recommend that victims take the following steps:
In order to remain legal on the roadway in Nevada, all drivers must carry the following minimum insurance:
Uninsured motorist coverage is not required in Nevada, but it is highly recommended that all drivers consider purchasing this additional coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is incredibly beneficial if you are struck by a driver with no insurance or are involved in a hit-and-run crash.
If you are looking at the Nevada car insurance minimums and thinking, “This does not seem like it will cover everything,” then you are not alone. Often, the injury and property damage expenses associated with a Las Vegas vehicle accident exceed these minimum coverages. Unfortunately, even if drivers do have insurance, they often only carry the minimum amount.
What does this mean for your case?
If another driver causes your injuries or property damage and you file a claim, the insurance carrier will put up a fight from having to pay out much compensation at all. This is especially true if your claim is fairly substantial and likely to push up on the upper limits of the policy limitations. However, the insurance carrier is only going to pay out as much as they have to per the policy. If your losses exceed the limits of the at-fault party’s insurance policy, this can be a problem.
Yes, there is a time limit that car accidents victims need to be aware of for these cases. Nevada places a two-year statute of limitations on all personal injury claims. This means that car accident victims have a two-year window from the date the accident occurs with which to file a lawsuit against an alleged negligent party. If a car accident victim fails to file a lawsuit within this statutory time limit, they will likely lose the ability to recover any compensation for their losses.
It is important to understand that this two-year limitation does not apply to insurance settlements or reporting. Most insurance companies require that accidents be reported as soon as possible after the incident occurs, usually within a day or two. Failing to notify the insurance company of the incident could result in a claim of denial or a delay in an eventual settlement.
Being involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist can immensely complicate the car accident settlement process. In some cases, it is discovered that an at-fault driver has no insurance at all. In accidents involving hit-and-run drivers, particularly if the at-fault driver is never found, this would be considered an uninsured motorist accident. In other instances, a driver may have insurance, but their policy limits may not cover the total expenses of the victim in the case.
In Nevada, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is not mandatory. However, this type of coverage is highly recommended. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can provide victims of car accidents much-needed coverage in the aftermath of a crash.
A victim in a car accident may still be able to take the at-fault driver to court to recover compensation, but it is very unlikely that the other driver will have the assets or income to be able to pay for any damages awarded by a jury.
If you have sustained a car accident injury caused by another person while visiting Las Vegas, you need to speak to an accident attorney as soon as possible. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, our California attorneys are licensed to practice in Las Vegas and are ready to help you through this. We will work to secure compensation for the following on your behalf:
There is no set amount of compensation available in the aftermath of a Las Vegas car accident case. The total amount of compensation will vary depending on the circumstances related to each particular situation. This can include the severity of the victim’s injuries, whether or not the victim had any fault in the car crash, the level of the victim’s pain and suffering, and more. A Las Vegas car accident attorney will work with trusted medical and economic experts to help calculate total expected losses.
Just because you file a car accident claim does not necessarily mean you will have to go to court. In fact, the vast majority of Las Vegas car accident claims are resolved through settlements with insurance companies before a lawsuit even has to be filed. However, if an insurance company denies a claim or fails to offer a fair settlement amount, it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
When this happens, the likelihood of going to court increases but is not guaranteed. Even after a personal injury lawsuit is filed, most cases are still settled before the injury victim has to go to trial. Attorneys from both sides will conduct investigations, go through the discovery process, and continue to negotiate to try and reach a settlement. Only if a settlement is not reached will a car accident injury victim in Las Vegas have to go to court.
There is no set amount of time that it takes for a Las Vegas car accident claim to settle. As we mentioned, most claims are resolved through insurance companies. For cases that are resolved without the need for a personal injury lawsuit, the claim may be settled within a month or two. However, insurance companies can draw out this process, particularly if there are disputes over fault or how much compensation the victim should receive. These disputes could push the process into months or closer to a year.
If a personal injury lawsuit has to be filed, you can nearly guarantee that the process will take a year or more to complete. However, that is not necessarily a bad thing, particularly if the personal injury lawsuit helps ensure that the victim receives more compensation.
We strongly recommend that you work with our Las Vegas car accident attorneys to gain an understanding of how long your case may take. An attorney may not be able to give you an exact amount of time when the process begins, but they will be able to give you a ballpark estimate.
We strongly encourage you to not accept any settlement offer from an insurance carrier until after you understand the full extent of your injuries and property damage expenses. Additionally, you need to ensure you understand how the injuries will affect your day-to-day life, including your ability to work. Any injuries that prevent you from carrying out your job-related duties can affect your income.
Unfortunately, if you accept an insurance settlement but then later notice other injuries caused by the vehicle accident, it is unlikely that you will be able to go back and reopen the claim. We strongly encourage Las Vegas car accident victims to have their claims reviewed by an attorney. A lawyer will likely be able to negotiate on your behalf to recover fair compensation.
There are various types of evidence that can be used to determine liability and damages in the aftermath of a Las Vegas car accident. A qualified car accident attorney will use their resources to conduct a complete investigation into the case to obtain the following evidence:
In some cases, it may be necessary for an attorney to hire an accident reconstruction expert who can use their skills to piece together exactly what happened and testify to insurance companies or at a personal injury trial.
Additionally, an attorney will obtain various types of evidence in order to prove the total losses the injury victim sustains. This will include:
If you were injured in a vehicle accident while on vacation in Las Vegas, we strongly encourage you to work with an attorney here in the Las Vegas area as you seek to recover compensation. We understand that you may have to go home. Injury claims can take quite a while to proceed. That is why you need an advocate ready to help you here in the area. It may be tempting to secure assistance from an attorney near your location, but that is not going to benefit you in the long run. Work with the lawyer from the area where the incident occurred with the resources and experience necessary to help you here. Our team will keep you fully informed as your case moves forward.
If you sustained an injury or property damage in a vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver from out of town or out of state, you should work with an attorney right here in Las Vegas. At DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, we have extensive experience handling vehicle accident claims involving drivers from all over the country. We have no problem pursuing compensation from at-fault drivers and their insurance carriers, no matter where they are.
The aftermath of a vehicle accident can be chaotic and confusing, but you can have a legal advocate by your side helping you every step of the way. When you need help after an accident, the team at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo is ready to step in and give you an ally against the insurance carrier and the at-fault party.
When you need a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer, you can contact us online for a free consultation or call (714) 783-2205.