Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer Explains
Car crashes and liability claims
If your car accident in Las Vegas resulted in a severe injury, you ended up in a hospital, and you missed work, call us at 702-432-1000 to speak with a car accident lawyer directly.
While we can't reverse the unfortunate events of an accident, we can help you get compensated for your medical bills and other damages.
We provide free consultations.
We serve clients in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities.
Why do car accidents happen?
In Las Vegas, car accidents occur for various reasons, but they almost always involve some degree of negligence.
Though the driver's error is the most common cause of most accidents, other things - defective products (tires, airbags, seat belts, seat backs) and negligently performed automotive repairs or negligent automobile maintenance can cause an accident.
Car accidents involving pedestrians can be some of the most dangerous. A pedestrian-related car accident can destroy a victim's life, just like a two-car collision.
When to hire a car accident lawyer?
If the car accident resulted only in property damages, you might file a claim yourself against the at-fault driver insurance. But, if the car driver, passengers, or pedestrians suffered from injuries after the car crash, you need an experienced car accident lawyer to handle your accident liability claim.
The car accident lawyer at Heshmati & Associates can help people injured because of:
- Drunk driving
- Distractive driving (cell phone use)
- Excessive speed
- Failure to adjust to conditions
- Hazards on roadway
Can I re-open an old car accident insurance claim?
This question comes up a lot.
If you received a settlement and signed the release from liability form/waiver without an attorney present within 30 days of the car accident, you can re-open your claim. Many rules apply to re-opening your old case. For further information, you need to speak with the Las Vegas car accident lawyer. We invite you to call us.
Who is liable for an accident?
In any car accident, there may be more than one defendant, including:
- The car driver
- The car owner
- The car manufacturer(s)
- The car parts manufacturer(s)
- The car repair shop
- The road construction company
Furthermore, sometimes more than one vehicle contributes to a car accident. It could have been two other cars or a bus, truck, and motorcycle. You can file a claim against some or all defendants responsible for the crash, whatever the combination is.
In Nevada, the at-fault driver (or driver's insurance) will pay for all damages up to the driver's policy liability limit. If the at-fault driver does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover the claim, your insurance will pay for damages - if you have uninsured motorist coverage (UM).
What to do after a car accident?
If you have been a car accident victim, first seek medical help. Then, when possible, gather all relevant information about the accident:
- Location
- Date and time
- Driver's and driver's car information (including insurance)
- Police report
Take as many pictures as possible of the damaged cars, the victims' positions, and the surrounding area.
Next, you need to hire the best car accident lawyer you can find.
What happens if a Lyft driver hits my car?
Get the Lyft driver's information (the driver's name, registration, and insurance info), just like after any other car accident. Also, be sure to note the accident's date and time, so the Lyft insurance can also locate the accident info on their app. Then call a car accident lawyer.
How much is medical treatment enough after the car accident?
Often people don't feel like their injuries are significant right after an accident. And that's okay. Some of our strongest cases have started this way. Only after car injury victims return to their daily routine do they begin feeling the accident's effects (for example, back pain, neck pain, leg pain, head pain, PTSD, etc.).
How much medical treatment is enough and when you should start and end your medical treatment is very subjective. Only a medical doctor can provide these recommendations. However, people often don't realize - your car accident lawyer can only settle your case once with any given insurance company. After the insurance company has settled your lawsuit and you got your injury compensation, a car accident lawyer cannot go back and ask for more reimbursement, even if you clearly need more treatment.
You get reimbursed only once
You have only one shot at getting compensated for your medical bills and other damages, and then - the case is closed. We advise our clients to take all doctors' advice very seriously and continue the treatment until the doctor releases them.
Problem with delays and gaps in treatment after the car accident
Any delay or gap in treatment sends a message to the insurance company that you maybe didn't need the treatment to begin with. Before ending your medical treatment, you should always consult with your doctor and discuss it with your car accident lawyer.
Missing receipts predicament
Sometimes medical bills are misplaced or even lost at the doctor's office. Don't hope these bills will vanish for good - sooner or later, they will all be found and sent to you. It is an unfortunate situation, and it causes a delay in getting a settlement. However, remember that your car accident lawyer can only settle your case once. If you receive a bill after the case is settled and closed, you are responsible for paying. As much as you need the settlement money now - and we understand that - you must wait until ALL bills are found and submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement.
How does a car accident lawyer get paid?
We take all car accident lawsuits on a contingency basis, which means - you pay us only when we win your case.
A car accident lawyer can help
You can bet that insurance companies have the best lawyers looking out for their interests. We believe that you should have the best car accident lawyer looking out for you as well.
Usually, the medical bills are the highest costs for a car accident victim. In most cases, you need the money to pay for your medical bills (including PTSD treatment), auto repairs, and loss of wages.
We can help. To speak with a car accident lawyer, call us at 702-432-1000.
We serve clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, and the surrounding area of Nevada.
We also represent many tourists who had car accidents while vacationing in Las Vegas.
Last updated on January 30, 2024.
