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. […]

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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 […]

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