As of December 1, 2023, FRE 702 will change. The new rule, with redline changes is as follows: A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if the proponent has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that: […]
Upcoming Changes To Federal Rule Regarding Expert Testimony Are Truly Consequential
September 15, 2023 by
Nevada Hedonic Damages Update
February 23, 2023 by
A recent Order in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada excluded the testimony of plaintiff economics expert Dr. Stan Smith regarding his opinions on the loss of enjoyment of life suffered by the Plaintiff. Order Granting Defendants Motion in Limine. Jones v. Kelly, Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct. Case No. A-19-803468-C (December 12, 2022). Plaintiff […]
Collateral Source Is Still Good Law Despite Tri-County Equipment Decision
May 6, 2015 by
Following the California case of Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal. 4th 541, 257 P.3d 81, 128 CalRptr. 3d 658 (2011), the Nevada Law Blogs began wondering if Nevada would follow California’s lead and prohibit Plaintiff’s attorneys from introducing evidence of any medical bills that had been partially or totally forgiven by Plaintiff’s medical provider. […]
Nevada Trucking Accident Rapid Response Team
March 9, 2015 by
No one knows when the stuff is going to hit the fan. But one thing is guaranteed: “Anything that can possibly go wrong will go wrong.” With that adage in mind, Mills & Associates has marshaled a team of individuals in a number of areas of expertise to answer the call (24/7) when a trucking crisis develops…
The Accident Report Favors Our Driver. Liability’s A Lock! Or Is It?
June 13, 2014 by
A taxi cab hits the back of a small pickup truck. Witnesses place blame on the cab. The officer tickets the cabbie. The officer prepares a traffic accident report. The report says the cab driver is at-fault. When trial comes around, the judge admits the traffic report into evidence. In the case of Frias v. […]
