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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.
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 Office of Traffic Safety shows that thousands of people sustain injuries in traffic collisions in Las Vegas each year. Statewide, there are usually more than 300 total traffic fatalities each year across the state. 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.
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.
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. An 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.
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:
When you need a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer, you can contact us online for a free consultation or call (714) 783-2205.