After being involved in a traffic accident, victims already have a lot to handle. However, what if that incident turns out to be a staged car crash? How do you protect your ability to recover your losses if the driver tries to shift the blame to you? Unfortunately, car crash scams are a real thing. …
Many older drivers are able to enjoy independence well into their seventies and beyond. Some, however, may develop certain medical conditions that may make activities like driving unsafe. Helping older drivers recognize their limitations and when it is time to stop driving is difficult. What happens if an elderly parent continues to drive, despite developing …
Hundreds of people die in red light crashes each year, and thousands more are injured. These numbers include drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicle passengers. While those who ignore traffic signals are often at fault, learn why proving blame for a red-light crash is rarely simple. Bernstein & Poisson discuss red-light crashes, including when others may …
Getting a driver’s license is an important step in helping teens become more independent. However, because of a lack of driving experience and maturity, a teen driver is more at risk for causing a serious crash. This may raise a lot of valid questions for parents of teen drivers. For instance, can you be liable …
Can victims of car theft be held liable if a thief crashes their car? What is a car owner’s responsibility in this situation? If the victim’s vehicle is recovered, but damaged, will insurance still pay to repair or replace it? Learn more about what could happen if your vehicle is stolen and then involved in …
If you were involved in a car crash while driving with an expired tag, you may wonder how it may affect your legal options. Can you still file an injury claim against the at-fault driver? Will you be ticketed or face other penalties? What if your vehicle was struck by a vehicle with an expired …
In Las Vegas, a police report needs to be filed within 10 days of a car crash. It provides critical details about the incident, vehicles and drivers involved. However, what if you get this report for an injury claim only to find it contains one or more mistakes? Can you get police report errors removed …
Memory loss after a car crash or any other traumatic event is common. Often, the inability to remember what happened is short-lived. However, memory loss could last longer or even be permanent. Learn more about memory loss after a crash, including whether it could prevent victims from seeking compensation. Bernstein & Poisson is a trusted …
After reaching a settlement, some injury victims may question whether the compensation offer they agreed to is full and fair. Other victims may wonder, for various reasons, if it is possible to reopen a lawsuit after reaching a settlement agreement. Unfortunately, once you agree to a settlement, it is rare that you would be able …
Being involved in a car crash is traumatic, both for the at-fault driver and the injured victim or victims. However, some collisions, including a Las Vegas hit-and-run accident, are especially traumatic and even horrific. Victims left at the scene, especially pedestrians and cyclists, are often further injured by other vehicles. What began as a terrible …
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