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Most Common Construction Zone Car 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...
For the Fourth Year in a Row, Matt Dion & Associates is the Winner of Three Best Rated for Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno
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...
What to Expect from a Personal Injury Attorney-Client Relationship
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...
5 Common Types of 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...
Do You Have Grounds for a Slip and Fall Case in Nevada?
Many people do not know the details of what needs to be proven to have a successful slip and fall claim. Slip and fall fraud is more common in Nevada because we have large casinos that scammers think are easy targets. In a true slip and fall case several things have...
How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident Caused by Bad Weather
How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident Caused by Bad Weather Not all car accidents are created equal. Some can be minor fender benders and others can leave you with severe injuries. Car accidents caused by weather can be especially devastating because you have the...
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Case?
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...
What You Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case to Win
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...
Matt Dion Named Attorney of the Year for 2021 by Top 100 Lawyers Registry
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...
Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bite Liability?
Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bite Liability? Almost 63 million households own dogs according to the American Pet Products Association’s 2019-2020 Pet Owners Survey. That’s a lot of Fidos. It is estimated that millions of people are bitten by dogs every year....
Three-Time Winner of Three Best Rated for Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno
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...
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
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...
The Top 5 Most Common Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases are most closely associated with car accidents, and while that is the number one most common personal injury case, there are several more instances where you may find yourself in need of a personal injury lawyer. 1. Car Accident Auto accidents...
5 Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
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...
Do You Have the Right Type and Right Amount of Car Insurance Coverage?
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...
What a Pedestrian Should do if they are Hit by a Car
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...
What is Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule?
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 rear-ends you...
Matt Dion Named Member of Lawyers of Distinction for 2020
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...
How to Avoid a Truck Accident on our Reno Highways
How to Avoid a Truck Accident on our Reno Highways Truck accidents can often be some of the most severe that we see as accident attorneys in Reno. A seemingly simple rear end accident or side swipe with a semi truck can be devastating and may result in severe...
Safety tips to avoid car accidents during the summer months
As we enter the official Dog Days of Summer in 2020 (July 22 - August 22) it is important to pay special attention to your summer driving to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. The number of car accidents increase in the summer months for a few reasons:...
Matt Dion Named One of the Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Reno for 2020
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...
FAQ – 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 Extended On Personal Injury Cases 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...
Waiting To Talk With A Personal Injury Lawyer Before Insurance Companies Is A Critical Mistake
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...
Personal Injury Claim Before Statute Of Limitations Expires Nevada
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...
How to File Property Damage Claims Resulting From A Car Accident
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...
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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