Oct 16, 2025 | Personal Injury
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around Reno easier than ever. But when an accident happens, the situation can quickly become confusing, especially when multiple parties and insurance companies are involved. Whether you were a passenger, another... Oct 16, 2025 | Personal Injury
Many people assume that if they feel fine after hitting their head, there’s no reason to worry. Yet delayed concussion symptoms can surface hours, days, or even weeks after an accident, making it difficult to recognize the seriousness of the injury. Because... Oct 7, 2025 | Personal Injury
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for children and families alike. Costumes, candy, and spooky decorations set the stage for an evening of fun. But every parent wonders the same thing: where are the safest places to take kids... Oct 7, 2025 | Personal Injury
Reno is home to some of Nevada’s most popular festivals and community traditions, including the hot air balloon race, car shows, art celebrations, concerts, and food events. These gatherings bring color, excitement, and a strong sense of community — but like any large... Sep 12, 2025 | Auto Accidents
When local festivals and major gatherings come to town, they bring excitement, community spirit, and a boost to the local economy. However, they also cause a significant surge in traffic, both on the roads and in pedestrian areas. This increased congestion can lead to... Sep 12, 2025 | Personal Injury
Emotional harm can leave deep scars that affect every aspect of life. In Nevada, the legal system allows victims to seek compensation when another person’s actions—whether deliberate or careless—cause severe psychological suffering. An emotional distress lawsuit is a... Aug 11, 2025 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been hurt at a casino, seeking guidance from an experienced injury lawyer in Reno NV should be one of your first steps. Casino properties may offer entertainment and excitement, but they also carry serious risks for injuries—from wet floors and broken... Aug 11, 2025 | Personal Injury
Independence Day parades are meant to be family-friendly celebrations—full of floats, music, and patriotic spirit. But accidents happen, and 4th of July events can quickly become dangerous. Crowd surges, malfunctioning fireworks, and poorly controlled parade routes... May 29, 2025 | Auto Accidents
If you’ve recently been involved in a collision and the other driver fled the scene, consulting a hit and run attorney should be your first step toward justice. Victims of these incidents often feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure about what to do next.... May 29, 2025 | Wrongful Death
When a loved one is lost because of someone else’s recklessness, a wrongful death attorney can be an invaluable ally in pursuing justice. In Reno and throughout Nevada, drunk driving continues to claim innocent lives, leaving behind devastated families grappling with... May 8, 2025 | Auto Accidents
Accidents happen in a flash, but the effects can linger for months—or even years. One of the most common and painful injuries people experience in car crashes, slip-and-falls, and other accidents are broken bones. While they might seem straightforward compared to... May 8, 2025 | Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle crash can leave victims facing severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and unexpected time away from work. In the aftermath, filing an insurance claim should offer some financial relief—but what if your motorcycle accident claim is denied? This... Apr 1, 2025 | Auto Accidents
Determining fault after a car accident is crucial for insurance claims, legal disputes, and financial responsibility. Understanding who is at fault can impact compensation for damages, medical expenses, and liability. Multiple parties play a role in this... Mar 5, 2025 | Truck Accidents
12 Common Causes of Truck Accidents Truck accidents are among the most severe and devastating incidents on the road. Due to their massive size and weight, commercial trucks can cause catastrophic damage in the event of a collision. According to the National Highway... Mar 5, 2025 | Truck Accidents
The Severity of Truck Accident Injuries Truck accidents are among the most devastating types of vehicle collisions due to commercial trucks’ massive size and weight. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds, these vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries in a crash, leaving... Jan 30, 2025 | Auto Accidents
Driving in severe weather can be treacherous. Rain, snow, fog, and strong winds drastically reduce visibility and make roads slippery, increasing the risk of accidents. But the danger doesn’t stop with the weather itself – driver errors in these conditions often... Jan 30, 2025 | Auto Accidents
Weather can significantly complicate car accident claims. Reduced visibility, slippery roads, and unpredictable conditions can make it difficult to determine fault and gather evidence. If you’ve been involved in a weather-related accident, it’s crucial to... Jan 3, 2025 | Truck Accidents
The holiday season, while a time of joy and connection, often coincides with an increase in trucking accidents. Factors like heightened travel, adverse weather, and tighter delivery schedules create conditions ripe for collisions, leading to serious consequences for... Jan 3, 2025 | Truck Accidents
The holiday season, a time for festivities and gift-giving, also increases delivery truck activity as shoppers turn to online services to purchase their holiday goods. Unfortunately, this rise in delivery trucks on the roads, coupled with the urgency of the season,... Oct 1, 2024 | Personal Injury
Personal injuries can have a profound impact on your life, both physically and emotionally. Navigating the complexities of personal injury claims can be daunting without the right guidance. Here, we will talk about the role of a personal injury lawyer in Reno,... Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
Navigating a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with physical and emotional recovery. The process of seeking compensation is a maze of legal jargon, paperwork, and negotiations that can leave anyone feeling lost. This... Aug 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and arbitration revolutionize how businesses and individuals settle disputes. Unlike traditional litigation, which can be stressfuland time-consuming ADR offers a more efficient and controlled way to resolve... Jul 23, 2024 | Personal Injury
Accidents can happen when we least expect them, and sometimes, these accidents lead to personal injuries. Navigating the realm of personal injury claims can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with physical and emotional recovery. Whether... Jul 23, 2024 | Personal Injury
Life can change in an instant, especially when a personal injury occurs. Knowing the right steps to take can make all the difference, whether it’s a car accident, a slip and fall, or another unexpected event. This guide is here to help you after a personal injury... Jul 8, 2024 | Personal Injury
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your case. With so much at stake, asking the right questions is crucial. This guide will help you know the personal injury lawyer questions to ensure you make an informed decision.... Jul 8, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
Car accidents are stressful and often lead to confusion about what steps to take next. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you might wonder, “Should I get a personal injury lawyer after a car accident?” This blog post aims to help you answer that... May 23, 2024 | Personal Injury
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. After an accident or injury, you need an advocate to fight for your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation. In this post, we’ll guide you through the key... May 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident, hiring a personal injury lawyer can be crucial to getting the compensation you deserve. However, one of the most common questions is, “How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?” The answer depends on several... Apr 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
An accident can bring your life to a screeching halt, figuratively and sometimes literally. Suddenly, you’re faced with a myriad of challenges — mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the uncertainty of what your future will look like. In the aftermath of such... Apr 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
An injury is often a sudden and life-altering event that can leave victims grappling with medical bills, loss of income, and an uncertain future. However, a personal injury lawyer can become your strongest advocate in pursuing justice and just compensation when that... Mar 6, 2024 | Awards, Personal Injury
Are you drowning in bills after an injury? Do medical expenses have you pulling your hair out? It’s not just you. Many folks struggle with negotiating medical bills after settlement from their accident. But there’s a silver lining: dealing with medical... Feb 8, 2024 | slip and fall
Should I get a lawyer for a slip and fall accident? You may be wondering if hiring an attorney is truly necessary after suffering injuries in a slip and fall. It’s a fair question. Legally, accident victims have the right to pursue injury claims and lawsuits on... Nov 15, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases are emotionally charged legal battles that arise when the negligence or misconduct of one party leads to the death of another. Wrongful death claims require evidence such as police reports and medical examiner reports to prove that someone... Oct 10, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
If you’ve been in a rear-end collision in Nevada, most people would assume the driver who hit your car would be found responsible, right? It makes sense — we usually think the rear driver is always at fault. But fault isn’t always that simple to figure... May 15, 2023 | Auto Accidents
“Full coverage” car insurance may not offer the expected protections & benefits to completely protect drivers. Reno, NV, United States – May 16, 2023 — A recent study of America car insurance rates revealed that Nevada’s average car insurance rate is $1,768... Mar 2, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, slip and fall, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance is not something we think about much. We usually purchase a policy and then forget about it. The time to review your automobile insurance coverage is before, not after, you are involved in a car accident. You might be surprised that you do not have... Jan 30, 2023 | Dog Bites, Personal Injury
Dog bites can be a serious and traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally. It’s important to understand your rights and the legal process surrounding dog bites to get the compensation you deserve. Nevada dog bite laws can vary from jurisdiction to... Dec 13, 2022 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
If you’ve lost a loved one under tragic circumstances, you may have wondered what are the chances of winning a wrongful death suit in Nevada? How can I get the resources I need to move forward? How can I get justice, and honor their memory? What can I do... Sep 2, 2022 | Auto Accidents
Reno is no stranger to road construction zones and these areas are much more hazardous to drivers than a regular road. There are barriers, changing traffic patterns, lane closures, speed reduction zones, and many other obstacles for drivers to navigate. According to... Jul 5, 2022 | Awards, Personal Injury
For the fourth year in a row, Matt Dion was named one of the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno for 2022 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 19, 2022 | Personal Injury
A good attorney-client relationship is very important in winning a fair settlement for your personal injury case. You should be able to trust your personal injury lawyer to guide you on this often confusing and nuanced road to recovery after an accident. With this... May 19, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are unique to car or truck accidents because motorcycles provide little protection for the rider involved in a crash. There is more vulnerability and less protection when driving a motorcycle, and so the injuries can be more severe, and the... Jan 27, 2022 | slip and fall, Personal Injury
Dec 22, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
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... Sep 5, 2019 | Awards
Matt Dion was named one of the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno for 2019 by the independent Three Best Rated. Their review team chose the top three using a rigorous 50-Point Inspection which includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints,... Aug 22, 2019 | Personal Injury
When you are injured in a car accident or as a result of someone else’s negligence, it is your legal right to seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages. Most personal injury claims will involve an insurance company, whether it is the... Jul 23, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
The goal of all insurance adjusters is to settle your claim for the lowest amount possible. You should never accept the first offer made by the insurance company. An experienced attorney whose goal is to get you fair compensation for your injuries will be able to... Jul 18, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Practice Safe Driving in Work Zones Summer in Reno. The season of Artown, Aces games, floating the Truckee, concerts in the park, and road construction – lots and lots of road construction. If you’ve been driving around town this summer, you have no doubt seen... Jun 19, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Learn the benefits of working with an experienced attorney after an accident If you’ve been in a car accident as a result of someone else’s carelessness or distraction, you may want to consider hiring an auto accident attorney. Many times, people are hesitant to... Jun 18, 2019 | Auto Accidents
When should I hire a car accident attorney? No matter how safely you drive, you cannot control how other drivers conduct themselves. Most accidents are caused by distracted drivers who simply fail to pay proper attention to the roadway conditions, drive too fast for... Aug 1, 2016 | Awards
The Matt Dion & Associates LLC Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2016 AIOPIA’S 10 Best Law Firm in Nevada For Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Nevada’s Personal Injury Law... 
