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Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Auto Accident Settlements
There are a lot of questions surrounding how to calculate the value of your personal injury claim. Contrary to popular belief there is no formula used to calculate auto accident settlements. There is a lot of misinformation about how personal injury settlements are calculated including the myth that a personal injury settlement should be equal to 3x the medical bills. A personal injury settlement is meant to make an injured party “whole”. Following an accident, the negligent party is responsible to compensate you for your out of pocket expenses, medical bills, wage loss and personal property damage, referred to as “special” damages and pain, suffering and inconvenience damages, known as “general” damages. To make it more confusing, the negligent party is only responsible for medical treatment that is necessary to treat injuries caused by the car crash and the medical bills/charges must be reasonable and customary.
Nevada Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases Extended due to COVID-19
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...
Talk with a Personal Injury Lawyer before talking to the Insurance Companies
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...
What you need to know about filing a personal injury claim in Nevada before the statute of limitations expires
There are specific statutes of limitations for personal injury claims arising from the negligent act of another. Failure to resolve your claim before the statute of limitation expires will result in you being forever barred from recovery. What is a statute of...
How to manage your medical bills after a car accident
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...
What you need to know about property damage claims resulting from a car accident
How to file a property damage claim after a car accident A common question we get it met 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 value...
Why motorcycle injury claims should be treated differently than car 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...
Matthew Dion Named Among the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers for 2019
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,...
Personal Injury Settlement vs. Lawsuit
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...
How do insurance companies calculate car accident settlements?
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...
Summer road construction zones in Reno and how to avoid a car accident
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 many a...
Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Auto Accident Attorney
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...
When Car Accident Injury Should Involve a Car Accident Lawyer
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...
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
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...
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