Driving is like a gamble. It can be a sour experience, especially when you are an extremely safe driver. The odds that you can get hit due to the negligence of others are more. You may have seen car collisions frequently along Tropicana Avenue, which has made you think that in your lifetime, you may have to handle such an accident. Therefore, it is sensible to be prepared for the inevitable. It can be helpful to sort the mess out.
Guidelines to handle a car accident in Las Vegas
In section 484E of Nevada Revised Statutes, the details of legal requirements for any driver involved in a car accident are defined.
- Stop - The first step is to pull your car on the roadside, to avoid the risk of hit and run charge.
- Give aid - If someone is injured in the car accident, you need to give basic help like call an ambulance or take the injured person to a nearby hospital.
- Give information - Exchange details like name, involved car’s registration number, and address with the parties involved in the accident.
- Report - If there are no police near the scene, then call the nearest police station and report the accident. If there is property damage but no injuries, then the Las Vegas police will not file a report or investigate.
- Gather information - If possible, take pictures of the accident scene from all angles. Even the surroundings. You can even write done the road and weather conditions. If there were witnesses’ ask what they saw and get their contact details. It will help your lawyer while defending your case.
- Injuries - If you got injured, the chances that someone will call an ambulance is more. You will be taken to the nearest ER, where the paramedics will discuss the extent and nature of your injuries with the ER doctors. The ER doctors will conduct a more detailed examination and start their treatment. Treatment must never be delayed as this can damage any personal injury case you may be eligible for.
Important
Every attorney advises their clients not to apologize or take responsibility for the car accident. These statements can damage their case because the opposition can use it against you to prove your fault. Read more about how to handle car accidents in the Las Vegas law blog.
Types of car accident lawsuits
Negligence is a common car accident lawsuit. It covers the injuries caused because of the accident. You will need to prove the carelessness of the other party.
If the accident is a catastrophe and involves a fatality, the deceased person’s family can litigate for wrongful death. In this kind of court case funeral expenses, lost wages and lost companionship cost can be recovered.
If the accident was because of a faulty car part, the manufacturer can be sued. To succeed in the product liability lawsuit, you will need to prove that the part designed was defective and liable for the collision. It is an extremely technical case that will need an expert in automobile analysis.
The Nevada plaintiffs will need to file their product liability, personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit within two years from the accident date.
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