Category Archives: Distracted Driving Accident
Shared Fault Arguments in Car Accident Scenarios and How to Defeat Them
Insurers love the shared-fault story. Why? Because in Nevada, your recovery drops by your percentage of fault — and if they can push you over 50%, you get nothing. That’s NRS 41.141 in action (modified comparative negligence). The playbook is predictable. But if you move fast and build the right evidence, you can counter… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation If the Distracted Driver Wasn’t Ticketed?
So you’re in a car accident. You believe the other driver was distracted. Maybe texting, checking GPS, looking away, maybe using their phone. But law enforcement didn’t issue a ticket. Doesn’t matter. In Nevada, you can still seek compensation. Let’s unpack how that works and what you’ll need to prove. Mainor Ellis Injury Lawyers… Read More »
How Cell Phone Records Can Help Prove Distracted Driving in Las Vegas Accidents
Distracted driving is a growing problem on Las Vegas roads. From the Las Vegas Strip to residential neighborhoods, drivers using their cell phones put everyone at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thousands of lives are lost each year due to distracted driving—and a large percentage of those incidents involve… Read More »
How Nevada’s Comparative Negligence Law Affects Distracted Driving Cases
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in Las Vegas, and when an accident occurs, determining fault is critical to pursuing compensation. Nevada follows a legal doctrine called comparative negligence, which plays a significant role in distracted driving accident cases. Our Las Vegas Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers at Mainor Ellis understand… Read More »
How Nevada’s Texting While Driving Laws Impact Distracted Driving Claims
Distracted driving is a significant concern in Nevada, with texting while driving being one of the most common forms of distraction. The state’s stringent laws against texting while driving aim to mitigate this danger, but they also have a profound impact on distracted driving claims. The Las Vegas Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers at Mainor… Read More »