Nov 20, 2021 | Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Case? If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one through the fault of someone else, you may be wondering if it counts as a wrongful death case or not. In a wrongful death case, you can sue the negligent party(ies) for damages as...
Sep 14, 2021 | slip and fall, Personal Injury
Nevada law imposes upon businesses an obligation to protect the public from unsafe conditions on the business’s premises. If a business fails to exercise the legally required duty of care and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation for your...
Aug 9, 2021 | Awards, Personal Injury
Matt Dion, managing partner of Matt Dion and Associates, has been named the 2021 Attorney of the Year by the Top 100 Lawyers Registry. The award distinguishes the highest level of competence and dedication in the field of law according to Top 100 Registry. The...
Jul 30, 2021 | Dog Bites, Personal Injury
Jun 4, 2021 | Awards, Personal Injury
For the third year in a row, Matt Dion was named one of the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno for 2021 by the independent Three Best Rated. Their review team chose the top three using a rigorous 50-Point Inspection which includes everything from checking...
May 20, 2021 | Personal Injury
What are Pain and Suffering Damages? Compensation for pain and suffering is in addition to medical bills and lost wages in a personal injury case. Pain and suffering is considered General Damages and include not only mental anguish and physical pain, but also loss of...
Apr 8, 2021 | Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
Feb 3, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
5 Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know When you are injured in a car accident, the most common next step is to contact your insurance company and report the claim. But you would be wise to take a pause and contact a personal injury attorney first who can...
Jan 8, 2021 | Auto Accidents
Do You Have the Right Type and Right Amount of Car Insurance Coverage? Countless times in my more than 30-year career, I have met with clients who say they carry “a full coverage car insurance policy”. Unfortunately, “full coverage” may not be what it sounds like, and...
Oct 30, 2020 | Personal Injury, Auto Accidents
There are lots of resources for what you should do after a car accident, but what happens when a pedestrian is hit by a car? While it is less common for a pedestrian to be involved in an accident with a car, the results can be much more severe. There are also...
Oct 30, 2020 | Auto Accidents
What is Nevad’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule? Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule states that two or more parties can both be the at-fault party in an accident. For example if you made an unsafe lane change, and a car that was speeding...
Sep 8, 2020 | Awards
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Matt Dion of Reno, has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Members are accepted based upon objective...
Aug 26, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Jul 23, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
Jun 9, 2020 | Awards
For the second year in a row, Matt Dion was named one of the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno for 2020 by the independent Three Best Rated. Their review team chose the top three using a rigorous 50-Point Inspection which includes everything from checking...
May 22, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Apr 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
Nevada Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases Extended due to COVID-19 COVID-19 closures in Nevada have not only affected businesses, but our legal system as well. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a Declaration of Emergency on March 12, 2020 in response...
Mar 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
waiting to talk to a lawyer is a critical mistake Too often, potential clients compromise their claim by failing to contact a lawyer early in the process. Failing to engage a lawyer immediately after an accident is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Failing to...
Feb 25, 2020 | Personal Injury
Did you know Nevada laws limits how much time you have to file a personal injury claim? Without taking the appropriate action within the right time frame, your right to pursue compensation for damages can expire. The Nevada statute of limitations for personal injury...
Nov 27, 2019 | Auto Accidents
When you’ve been hurt in a car accident the last thing you need is to worry about how to manage your medical bills. The medical bills will inevitably start to role in and can quickly become overwhelming. No-fault laws do not exist in Nevada Nevada does not have any...
Nov 27, 2019 | Auto Accidents
How to file a property damage claim after a car accident A common question we get at Matt Dion and Associates is how to file a property damage claim after a car accident. The legal standard is a responsible party, or his insurance company must pay the fair market...
Sep 17, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are unique to car or truck accidents. While driving a motorcycle comes with a sense of freedom and agility that is lacking when driving a car or truck, motorcycles they also provide little protection for the rider involved in a crash. Because...
