- Steve Klearman | December 24, 2005 2:57 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Reno-Gazette Journal reports that while the rate at which driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs jumped 43 percent for 17-year-olds from 2000 to 2001, the rate declined in 2002, a trend that held true for all other teenage groups.The Gazette-Journal's study found that the trend reverses itself as soon as drivers turn 20: The rate at which DUI contributes to accidents leaped 34...
- Steve Klearman | December 24, 2005 2:51 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA Reno Gazette-Journal study of state and federal accident data shows accident rates among Nevada's teen drivers are increasing, with a particular increase among the state's 17-year-old drivers. Fifteen-year-old drivers also showed high accident-rate increases.The Gazette-Journal reported that this problem appears to be particularly bad in Washoe County, where the accident rate for teen drivers...
- Steve Klearman | December 18, 2005 9:53 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsThere are numerous types of courts in Nevada, but injury cases are generally handled in the Nevada district court system.Generally speaking, there are two phases to most cases: 1) the settlement phase, and 2) the litigation phase. The litigation phase of a case can be divided into three distinct stages: 1) the complaint and answer stage, 2) the discovery stage, and 3) the trial stage.This is the...
- Steve Klearman | December 18, 2005 9:30 AM |
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MiscellaneousThere are more than 75 statutes in Nevada that limit the manner in which a legal action may be brought. These are frequently known as "statutes of limitation" and often relate to the length of time that a party has to bring a claim under Nevada law. Claims that are not brought within applicable statutes of limitations may be subject to dismissal.Nevada Revised Statute 11.190 governs statutes...
- Steve Klearman | December 18, 2005 9:16 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsMy clients often want to know what sort of compensation they are legally entitled to claim after an accident.Injuries from automobile accidents often have catastrophic consequences. Serious injuries can be disabling, and may affect not only the injured person but his or her family members as well. Even relatively minor injuries that necessitate lost time from work and medical care can have a...
- Steve Klearman | December 13, 2005 2:58 PM |
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MiscellaneousThis is the first in a series of articles that deal with claims for sexual abuse under Nevada law.Nevada has laws that protect victims of sexual molestation. Unfortunately, sexual molestation cases often arise in the home, in schools and colleges, at churches and in other environments in which one should be safe from such conduct. Nevada recognizes that many individuals are molested when they...
- Steve Klearman | December 11, 2005 8:56 AM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsIf you've been injured, and there's a settlement offer from the other side on the table, you may be wondering whether to push forward through litigation or to settle. Every case is different and requires specific evaluation. In general, though, you should assess a variety of factors, including the following:Case SizeHow big is the case? Litigation can be very expensive and you, the injured...
- Steve Klearman | December 11, 2005 8:46 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsInsurance Companies Often Act in Bad FaithNevada laws recognize that insurers owe special duties to their insureds and protections are set forth, both in Nevada statutes and in Nevada regulations, to protect insureds from their insurance companies. Nevada law allows for punitive damages to be awarded against an insurer that breaches certain obligations to its insured. While numerous claims...
- Steve Klearman | December 03, 2005 12:14 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsHow much is your case worth?The answer to this question has a ring of Zen to it. How much is your case worth? Your case is worth what you can get: that's how much it's worth.So what can you get? The answer depends on a variety of factors. A good place to start out is a general understanding of the legal concept of damages. Simply put, there are different types of damages that correspond to a...
- Steve Klearman | December 02, 2005 3:18 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThis is another in a series of articles that deal with the basic legal concepts that apply when you're in an automobile accident in Nevada.Ever wonder whether it's necessary to show another driver your license after you're both in an accident? Some might think that this is a matter of courtesy. In fact, it's the law.N.R.S. 484.223 requires that drivers who are involved in auto accidents...
- Steve Klearman | December 01, 2005 3:24 PM |
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Medical MalpracticeMany victims of medical malpractice who see an attorney may wonder whether a proposed fee agreement is fair.Across the country, standard attorney's fee contingencies in medical malpractice cases range from 33% to 40% of gross or net recovery, and higher contingency fees are not uncommon. Plaintiff's attorneys have long reasoned that medical malpractice cases are especially expensive and...
- Steve Klearman | December 01, 2005 2:42 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThis is one of a number of articles that deal with basic legal concepts when you're in an accident in Nevada.Accidents, like the challenges of life, aren't always straightforward, and defense attorneys are adept at making the most of complexity. So what happens when you're in an accident and you may have some fault, too?Nevada law is generally clear on this issue. N.R.S. 41.141 provides, in...