Las Vegas Rear-End Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been rear-ended in Nevada, it is important to know how these accidents play out legally. This is includes all vehicle occupants:

First of all, the other driver (who caused the accident) may be liable for medical bills and other losses sustained by you as a result of the collision. The front seat passenger may be able to file a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering. The backseat passengers, if they were injured as well, have a different claim that will be analyzed by an injury attorney.

The rear seat passengers can also make a claim against the insurance company of the person who hit them from behind. This claim will be made for what is called “indemnification of expenses.” Basically, the rear-ended driver’s insurance company would reimburse the passenger vehicle for any extra costs or losses sustained as a result of the collision. The injured passengers may also have additional rights against their own insurance providers for medical bills and other losses.

The at-fault driver may be liable to pay for the cost of your injuries, and possibly pain and suffering, loss of work wages and other costs.

The laws regarding rear-end collisions in Nevada are very clear when it comes to insurance payments. When you, or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you need an attorney who is familiar with the laws surrounding insurance and medical bills. You need a lawyer who will work hard to make sure you get your fair share of compensation from the person who caused the accident. At Shook & Stone, we take rear-end collisions seriously and help our clients every step of the way.

When Multiple Vehicles are involved: If you, or a loved one, are injured in a multiple vehicle accident then your rights are different than if there was only one other person involved. For example, if three cars were rear-ended at the same time and you were in the middle vehicle, then you would have no claim against any of the drivers who hit you from behind because they all hit you at the same time, meaning they could not have avoided or minimized their share of your damages. However, a claim can be made against one of the front end drivers in order to recover losses sustained as a result of them rear-ending you.

When only two vehicles are involved: If there is two cars in an accident and each driver is to blame for causing the collision, then each driver will be responsible in their own right. The at fault driver can be sued directly for damages sustained as a result of his or her negligence. This means that the other driver is liable for all of your medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of work wages and other expenses incurred from the collision.

The insurance companies of both drivers may become involved in the claim process and act as a party to the case, but they are not liable for any damages incurred from negligence or wrongdoing. The at fault driver may be able to be sued directly for your injuries if his or her car was uninsured or underinsured, meaning their policy limits were too low to cover your losses. But, this is rare because most people have insurance that will pay out at least $15k for the injuries sustained in a rear end collision.

Your route to recovery: The first thing you need to do if you’ve been injured in a car accident is seek medical treatment immediately. The second step is to find an attorney experienced in helping victims of car accidents. The attorneys at Shook & Stone have over 100 years experience representing the rights and interests of injured people who’ve been hurt through no fault of their own. Our team can help you recover from your injuries and get back to normal or near it as soon as possible.