A typical settlement amount for a concussion caused by a car accident is around $20,000. This amount seems low because most concussions are relatively minor, only requiring a few weeks for a full recovery. If you have ongoing symptoms or post-concussion syndrome, your recovery can be multiple times higher than this amount. Factors in a …
In Nevada, you can locate your towed vehicle by calling 311. Then contact the impoundment lot for instructions on how to retrieve the vehicle. This typically requires you to pick up your automobile in person, show proof of ownership (such as registration papers), and pay various fees. Unclaimed vehicles may be auctioned off. Why was …
The average payout for a dog bite lawsuit in the U.S. in 2023 was about $58,500. However, numerous factors can influence this amount. Chief among these are the severity of your injuries, whether you were partly at fault, your state’s laws, and the availability of insurance. Some cases will have a higher payout, while others …
You can order a copy of your three-year or 10-year Nevada driving record from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for a $7 fee. Automobile insurance companies typically look back three to five years when calculating insurance rates. You should periodically order your driving record (also called a driving record printout) to check it for …
It is not illegal merely to possess counterfeit money. Possessing counterfeit money becomes illegal if you know that it is counterfeit and intend to use it to defraud someone. Counterfeiting is a federal crime, and using counterfeit money is often a state one. A conviction for counterfeiting can carry up to 20 years in federal …
No, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas. The trading of sexual acts for money or something of value is automatically illegal in Nevada counties with a population of at least 700,000 people. This includes Clark County (where Las Vegas is located) as well as Washoe County (where Reno is located). The prohibition against prostitution also …
In California, certain military veterans are eligible for a pretrial diversion program if they have been arrested for a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence (DUI). If eligible, the criminal elements of your DUI case would pause while you complete the program. If you complete it, the court may dismiss the charges and seal …
In Nevada, “open murder” refers to when prosecutors charge defendants with all four types of homicides for one killing. These four homicide crimes are: First-degree murder, Second-degree murder, Voluntary manslaughter, and Involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors typically use the “open murder” strategy when they want to charge the defendant with first-degree murder but are unsure that they …
How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take to Settle?Watch this video on YouTube Wrongful death settlements reimburse you for damages (monetary losses) stemming from your family member dying in an accident. The process of pursuing a wrongful death settlement in California is largely the same as bringing a personal injury claim, with some exceptions. …
How Long Will My Car Accident Lawsuit Take to Settle in California?Watch this video on YouTube Auto accidents generally take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years to settle in California. Car accidents generally settle faster than other kinds of personal injury claims. This is because car accidents tend to cause less severe injuries than certain …
Understanding your reporting obligations following a car crash in Nevada is crucial for avoiding criminal liability, civil liability, license suspensions, and exorbitant fines. This guide outlines when and how to report to the police, the DMV, and your insurance company. In any case, it is advised you contact a personal injury attorney before you reach …
California law allows you to recover two types of compensatory damages in personal injury lawsuits: “Special damages” and “general damages.” Special Damages – also called economic damages – include tangible losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, and any other out-of-pocket expenses incurred from the injury. General damages – also called non-economic damages – comprise …
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The substantial factor test is used to determine whether someone else’s conduct was the proximate cause of your injury. It asks whether the defendant’s conduct was a substantial factor leading to your injuries. In a personal injury case, you generally must show that there was causation, including proximate causation, between the defendant’s conduct and your …
California law allows you to sue if you are bitten by bedbugs while renting property or staying in a hotel. The defendant would be the property owner. To date, there have been no successful claims against Airbnb itself for bedbug bites or infestations. Airbnb does not appear to have a legal duty to people who …
You can expect restaurant injury settlements to compensate you for your legal damages. These are all of the losses that you have sustained from the incident. They can be calculated using a settlement formula. Generally, restaurant accidents rely on premises liability. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the settlement process, similar to …
In California, the minimum depth for tire treads on any two adjacent grooves is 1/32nd of an inch. For major grooves, the minimum depth for tires on the vehicle’s steering axle is 1/8th of an inch. For all other tires the minimum depth is 1/16th of an inch. Driving on tires with shallower tread can …
If you get hurt in an accident in California, you can sue to help cover your costs even if you were 99% at fault. This is because California is a “pure comparative negligence” state. The money damages you receive would just be reduced by your degree of fault. For example, if you are 60% to …
A dog bite case can settle in as quickly as 1 month or as long as 6 years, though around 2 years is normal. The extent of your injuries and whether the dog owner will be held strictly liable or not will make a huge difference in the time frame. Another key factor is if …
California crosswalk laws give pedestrians the right of way in an unmarked crosswalk. However, you – as a pedestrian – still have to take due care for your own safety. You cannot jump into traffic in a way that creates an immediate hazard. You also cannot unnecessarily delay traffic. If you are a victim in a …
To get a marijuana cultivation license in Colorado, complete the MED New Regulated Marijuana Business License Application and submit it to the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). The cannabis cultivation application can be submitted digitally or dropped off or mailed to 1697 Cole Blvd., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80401. (MED will conduct credit and background checks …
In California, the difference between petty theft and grand theft is typically whether the value of the stolen property is worth more or less than $950. If the value is $950 or less, then it is petty theft. If it is over $950, then it is grand theft. It can also be grand theft to …
Nevada’s statute of limitations to bring a slip-and-fall lawsuit is generally two (2) years from the date of the injury. For example, if you tripped and broke your leg in a Las Vegas casino on January 1, 2023, then you must file your lawsuit against the casino no later than January 1, 2025. If you …
In California, the victim’s surviving family members get the money in a wrongful death claim. These are the victim’s: surviving spouse, children, grandchildren, if the victim’s own children have passed away, other minor children, if they got at least 50 percent of their financial support from the victim, domestic partners, and anyone else who would …
Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to traditional criminal- or juvenile prosecution in Colorado. If you are admitted into a restorative justice program, you are brought face-to-face with your victim(s) and trained facilitators to discuss the case and what measures you can take to make things right. If you follow through, the criminal charges get …
