If you are making a claim with your own insurance company for a loss (whether a homeowners’ claim, a Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist claim, or a medical payments claim) pursuant to the language of your policy, you have a duty to cooperate with your insurance company’s investigation. This cooperation may include giving a recorded […]
Motor Vehicle Property Damage: Recover Cost to Repair PLUS Residual Depreciation
One of the most frustrating aspects of being involved in a car accident is dealing with the repairs to your car — whether it is finding a credible repair facility, demanding a fair estimate from the other driver’s insurance company, or obtaining (and getting reimbursed for) a rental car. Further, there is the frustration, especially […]
Joint and Several Liability Among Intentional and Negligent Tortfeasors in Nevada
On March 1, 2012, in Cafe Moda v. Palma, 128 Nev. Adv. Op No. 7 (March 1, 2012), _ Nev. _, _ (2012), _ P.3d _,_ (2012), the Nevada Supreme Court held that a negligent defendant in a tort action is only severally liable for a plaintiff’s damages, even when other defendants committed intentional torts. […]
Do I need an attorney to handle my car accident claim?
I am often asked if people need to hire a lawyer to handle their case — after all, lawyers often charge 33% of the recovery. In sum, the more complex or serious a case is, the more you need an attorney to handle it. According to a study by the Rand Institute, people who hire […]
