Gidget Swanson claimed injury from a motor vehicle accident. She said that a red car hit her from behind and pushed her into the car ahead of her. She said that the red car drove away and was never identified. She presented an uninsured motorist claim to her auto insurance company Acuity. The claim was […]
A Witness Not Timely Disclosed Cannot Be Used At Trial Unless The Failure To Disclose Is Substantially Justified
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Happy New Year!
December 28, 2023 by
May 2024 bring new opportunities, success at every step and countless reasons to celebrate! We wish you health and prosperity in the coming year and beyond. Happy New Year!
Season’s Greetings
December 21, 2023 by
I really enjoy this time of year. It means that I get to spend more time with my family and splurge eating some foods that I would otherwise shun. I hope that all of the readers of the Nevada Law Blogs will also be sipping something warm, eating a little too much and staying safe […]
Nevada Is Not A Direct Action State
December 20, 2023 by
In October 2017, Ronald Law was involved in a motor vehicle accident. In June 2021, he filed a Complaint and then an Amended Complaint against Progressive (the tortfeasor’s insurer) and against Progressive’s adjuster. The Complaint alleged: Negligence; Abuse of Process; Fraud; Violation of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality Laws, Statutes, Regulations and Practices; Negligent Infliction of […]
The Consequences Of A Proposed Detention Solution
November 13, 2023 by
The word “detention” may remind you of your years in school. If I say “detention” does it remind you of the movie “The Breakfast Club” where a group of crazy teens were sentenced to detention together? When it comes to truck drivers, detention is something completely different. And truck drivers hate detention as much if […]
The Nevada Supreme Court Approves The District Court’s Unilateral Reduction Of The Attorney’s Share In A Proposed Minor’s Settlement
October 31, 2023 by
The Nevada Law Blogs has treated the question of Approval of Compromise of Minor’s Claim a few times over the years. For a little background, see HERE and HERE. The question today is what authority does the Court have when it comes to approving Petitions for Approval of Compromise of Minor’s Claims pursuant to NRS […]
Damages For Future Medical Care Based On Subjective Injuries Requires Expert Support
October 25, 2023 by
John Lanza was hurt in a motor vehicle accident. He settled with the underlying tortfeasor and brought suit against his UIM carrier Progressive Direct. One issue was whether he would be allowed to claim future damages based upon headaches, neck pain and back pain. He wanted to recover for the future care he received. He […]
Corporations, LLCs And Trusts Need Lawyers To Appear In Court
October 23, 2023 by
Wilma Winters died. Ms. Winters’ Estate claimed via its executrix Ms. Newell that the Estate was the owner of certain real property. Two companies, via their trustee, A.R. Salman, filed a quiet title action against same real property that was claimed by the Winters Estate. In its opposition, the Estate argued that the Complaint must […]
Upcoming Changes To Federal Rule Regarding Expert Testimony Are Truly Consequential
September 15, 2023 by
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: […]
If The Truck Is Big, Is More Insurance Required?
August 14, 2023 by
Las Vegas is a popular convention destination. The largest convention venue in town is the Las Vegas Convention Center, which touts over 4.6 million square feet of convention space. Event planning professionals keep busy, helping their clients set up, present and then take down the displays that fill these convention spaces. One such event planning […]
