The Las Vegas’ Metropolitan Police Department no longer responds to motor vehicle accidents where no one reports an injury. However, if Metro does not respond, current law requires drivers (or if the drivers are unable, then the owners) to file an accident report if a Nevada motor vehicle accident results in property damage that exceeds $750.00. See NRS 484E.070(2). Thus, these driver’s Reports of Traffic Accident have become more critical than ever before. The Report of Traffic Accident … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Movie Mashup! “High Noon” Meets “The Three Amigos”: The Insurance Industry Weighs In On Cumis
November 8, 2014 by
Here at the Nevada Law Blogs we have been imaging Nevada’s Cumis dispute as an old west show-down a la “High Noon”. But now the insurance industry wants its say regarding the dispute. Three insurance organizations have appeared as friends of the court. Like “The Three Amigos”, these Three Amici were hired to save the day. Whether the industry’s arguments prevail is yet to be seen. But in the meantime, let’s explore and evaluate the industry’s arguments. The Three Amici are the American … [Read more...]
Vote Yes On Question 1 Creating A New Nevada Appellate Court
October 15, 2014 by
Question One on the November 2014 Nevada ballot seeks to establish a three-judge appellate court in Nevada. The Nevada Law Blogs support the creation of this new court. According to the Nevada State Bar, the Court of Appeals would consist of three judges, The Ballot Question Explanation provides that the Governor would appoint the initial three judges from nominees provided by the Commission on Judicial Selection. The initial three judges would be appointed to two-year terms. Thereafter, … [Read more...]
State Farm Argues It Has No Duty To Provide Cumis Counsel In Nevada
September 14, 2014 by
In prior blog posts, the Nevada Law Blogs promised its readers regular updates regarding the issue of “Cumis” Counsel that is now before the Nevada Supreme Court. See HERE and HERE. Appellant State Farm recently filed its opening brief in State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Hansen, Nevada Supreme Court Case No. 64484. You can read the entire brief HERE. In 2003, the local press widely published the facts of this case. Plaintiffs Hansen, LeFevre and Grill were at a party. They decided it was … [Read more...]
Back to Basics: The Elements Of A Nevada Negligence Claim
August 22, 2014 by
Sometimes it is good to get back to basics. Let’s quickly review what it takes to prove a negligence claim in Nevada. The case of Turner v. Mandaly Sports Entm’t, LLC, 124 Nev. 213, 180 P.3d 1172 (2008) reminds us of the elements of that cause of action. Mr. & Mrs. Turner owned season tickets to watch the Las Vegas 51s play baseball. They knew that batters could hit foul balls into the stands. Like at most ball parks, the stands had screens to prevent foul balls from hitting the … [Read more...]
