Posts by Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers
Do I Have to File a Police Report After a Minor Car Accident in Las Vegas?
Getting into a car accident in Las Vegas can be stressful and confusing. You may not know how to react properly, such as what to say to the other driver or whether you need to call the police. Making the mistake of failing to file a police report when the law legally requires you to…
Read MoreSettlements vs. Verdicts in Personal Injury Lawsuits
While researching personal injury claims, you may come across the terms “settlement” and “verdict.” Both of these terms refer to the compensation or financial award an injured victim can collect during an injury claim. However, they refer to two different legal processes. Recognizing which type of award is best to pursue in your case requires…
Read MoreMain Reasons for An Insurance Denial
If you have never been injured in an accident before, you may not know what to expect from the insurance claims process. You pay your premiums every month and may assume your insurance company wants to help you during a claim. Unfortunately, insurance companies often place profits over people. You may face challenges obtaining fair…
Read MoreOrdinary Negligence vs. Gross Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Two standards of negligence exist: ordinary and gross negligence. Negligence is the foundation of most personal injury claims in Nevada. It describes a breach of the duty to exercise reasonable care. When one person is negligent and this causes another person harm, the injured plaintiff can request compensation from the negligent party. Whether the defendant…
Read MoreHow Are Loss of Earnings Calculated After an Injury?
An accident can affect a victim in many negative ways, including removing the ability to earn a living wage. Work interruptions for medical treatments or due to a permanent disability could make an already difficult time worse by putting more financial pressure on a family. Knowing how to calculate loss of earnings during a personal…
Read MoreAre Auto Accident Insurance Settlements Taxable?
Receiving an insurance settlement check for an auto accident can give you the relief, financial stability and peace of mind you need to finally move forward. Your check can cover expensive medical costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs and more. Come tax time, however, you may face another challenge: determining whether or not you need to…
Read MoreAccidents in Construction Zones: Who is Liable?
Transportation accidents are a common cause of worker death in the construction industry. Construction zone car accidents are not only a threat to workers, however. These crashes regularly injure and kill motor vehicle drivers as well. If you were in an accident in a construction zone in Nevada, you may be eligible for compensation. Learn…
Read MoreHow We Prepare for a Case
Claggett & Sykes is not like other law firms. Our Las Vegas personal injury attorney’s preparation process for every case we accept is intensive. We prepare each case as if it will go to trial – even if we expect a successful settlement. Preparing cases for trial gives us aggressive legal strategies so we can…
Read MoreWhat Is Arbitration in a Personal Injury Case?
Handling a personal injury claim in Las Vegas, Nevada takes an understanding of a few basic legal terms and processes. One is arbitration. This is a type of meeting between the parties involved in a case. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution, meaning an alternative to going to trial. Arbitration could save a…
Read MoreWhat Do Insurance Adjusters Look for When Evaluating Your Claim?
When you submit a personal injury or car accident claim to an insurance company, it will go through an evaluation process. The person in charge of this process is called an insurance claims adjuster. This is the agent who will contact you shortly after you submit a claim to ask questions and obtain more information.…
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