Pedestrian Anderson was walking across the street when driver Baltrusaitis accidentally hit him with his car. Anderson and Baltrusaitis were the only witnesses to the accident. Pedestrian Anderson’s injuries were so serious that he was unable to communicate about the accident. Perhaps that is why there was no evidence to contradict the evidence favorable to […]
The Nevada Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment In Favor Of Driver Who Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Of Crosswalk.
August 1, 2016 by
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Finding Right-Of-Way Violator Only 25% At Fault
September 11, 2015 by
The traffic light at the intersection of Sahara and Fort Apache was green for east-west travel. Raymond Yeghiazarian, travelling westbound, wanted to turn left on a permissive green ball. Heading eastbound in his patrol car was LVMPD Officer Jared Wicks. Running without lights or siren, Officer Wicks was travelling faster than the posted speed limit […]
Break Buck’s Spell. Pursue Passenger Negligence.
March 4, 2015 by
Don’t be surprised if a Nevada Plaintiff’s attorney tries to cast a spell on you. The attorney may repeat over and over again, “My client is a passenger. He is not liable for the accident.” By reciting this incantation, the attorney is hoping to enchant you into believing that the magic of the Buck v. […]
As Between Intentional And Negligent Joint Tortfeasors, The Negligent Tortfeasor Is Severally Liable While The Intentional Tortfeasor Is Liable Both Jointly And Severally.
February 11, 2014 by
According to its web site, CAFE MODA is the “Hottest Local Filipino Spot In Las Vegas”. A few years back, things got hotter than expected when Palma and Richards got into a fight while on the cafe’s premises. Richards stabbed Palma. Palma sued Richards and Cafe Moda. At the civil trial, the jury found both […]
How Comparative Fault Works In Nevada
January 11, 2013 by
Mr. and Ms. Turnbow were not seeing eye to eye. She wanted him to stop the pickup truck. He didn’t want to. His arguments to her made sense. They were driving in the middle of nowhere. It was 10:00 at night on September 16, 1981. They would be home to Lunning, Nevada in just a […]
