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"Do I Need an Attorney if it Wasn't My Fault?"

Friday, 24 June 2011

I'm often asked, "Do I need an attorney if I'm injured in an accident, especially if it's clear that the person driving the other vehicle was at fault?" The short answer to that question is "yes". Even though liability may be clear, there are many other issues that need to be sorted out throughout the course of the case that requires the experience and work of an attorney.

What to Bring When Meeting With an Injury Attorney

Friday, 17 June 2011

Sometimes clients will ask me, "I'm coming in to meet with you, what should I bring with me?" I tell clients to bring everything with them that they think might be related to the case. If you've been in a car accident bring copies of any photographs you've take with a camera or your cell phone (those can usually be uploaded or emailed).

Finding the Right Injury Attorney

Friday, 10 June 2011

One of the biggest decisions people make in making a personal injury claim is what attorney to hire to help them through the process. Advice I could give people who are considering hiring an attorney is, first and foremost, if you go to meet with an attorney regarding a personal injury claim, and during that initial meeting you never speak to an attorney, but rather an assistant or a para legal, that's probably a very good indication that you're not in the right place.

What Research Should You Do Before Hiring an Attorney?

Friday, 03 June 2011

Many people ask me, "What information should I look for; what research should I do before I hire an attorney?" Obviously, a referral from a trusted source is always the best way to go, but sometimes you don't have that luxury.

If I Make a Personal Injury Claim, Will I Go to Court?

Friday, 20 May 2011

I'm often asked, "If I make a claim with the insurance company, or if I hire an attorney to do so, does that mean, automatically, that I'm going to have to go to court?". The short answer to that question is "no". Much of what we do as personal injury attorneys is help those injured as a result of someone else's fault, deal with the insurance company for the at-fault party.

Do I Need Medical Payments Coverage (Med Pay) in Las Vegas?

Monday, 16 May 2011

If you've never heard of "Medical Payments Coverage", it's an extra coverage that you can get through your insurance company. A lot of people I talk to say, "Oh, I have full coverage, I have everything I need.", but they really don't have full coverage. To me, full coverage is every coverage available: rental car coverage, uninsured coverage, under-insured coverage, and medical benefits coverage (commonly known as "Med Pay").

What Should You Do After a Car Accident?

Friday, 06 May 2011

I'm often asked by people, "If I'm involved in a Las Vegas auto-accident, what are some of the first things that I should do?" Well, of course, the first thing you should do if you're involved in a motor-vehicle accident is make sure that your vehicles are safely off the roadway so that further accidents don't happen. Of course, if anybody's seriously injured and requires medical attention, it's never a problem to call 911 and seek emergency personal.

How Much Auto Insurance Should You Have in Las Vegas?

Friday, 29 April 2011

One of the things I'm often asked by clients, or people in general, is, "How much insurance should I have?" That has actually been set by statute. In order to drive legally in Nevada, you have to have at least $15,000 per person in liability coverage. It's funny, that limit was set back in 1958, when the dollar went a lot further than it does now.

Do You Need Under-Insured Motorist Coverage in Las Vegas?

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

A question I'm often asked is, "Do I need under-insured motorist coverage in Las Vegas?", and the answer I always give is, "Absolutely!". Especially in this economic time where we're finding now, more than ever, people on the roadways of Las Vegas have no auto insurance coverage, and as a result, if you're hit by someone without insurance, your only recourse is to use your under-insured motorist coverage...

What if I Can't Afford an Attorney?

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

One of the questions that I'm asked all the time is, "How can I afford an attorney?". Personal injury attorneys work a little differently than most attorneys. We charge a contingency fee basis as opposed to an hourly rate. If you've ever been to an attorney before, most attorneys charge you $300 - $500 per hour and make you give them a retainer up front and then draw against that retainer...

Technology, Insurance Companies and You – Beware!

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

It seems like every day we hear about “new technology” changing the way most of us live and work. Laptop Computers, Email, Text messaging, the Internet – these things are now considered absolutely “essential” for millions of Americans. Most people extol the virtues of this “new” technology; however, there are some down sides, especially when it comes to privacy concerns and the big insurance companies.

Tips on Defensive Driving

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

You’ve seen the statistics. There is a high probability that each one of us will be involved in a traffic accident. To better protect ourselves from the reckless behavior of other people, here are some key defensive driving tips from Bob Schaller and Road Trip America: