The State of Nevada compels automobile drivers to have insurance. You can learn more about Nevada’s Compulsory Insurance Law HERE. There are two ways to satisfy the compulsory insurance requirement. Most people are familiar with the Nevada law that requires the OWNER of a motor vehicle to continuously maintain insurance. This “Owner’s” coverage is the type of insurance that most people are familiar with. However, Nevada law allows for an alternative way to satisfy the compulsory … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Auto Liability Compulsory Insurance Minimums Have Risen
I have been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 30 years. For as long as I can remember, Nevada has required autos registered in this state to have bodily injury automobile liability insurance of at least $15,000 per person / $30,000 per occurrence. The minimum automobile liability limit for property damages has been set at $10,000 per occurrence. NRS 485.185 and NRS 485.3091. That changed on July 1, 2018. An increase in the minimum limits took effect. On that date, the required bodily … [Read more...]
Nevada Requires Drivers To File Traffic Reports If Police Do Not Respond
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...]
What Will Happen When Las Vegas Metro PD No Longer Responds To “Property Damage Only” Accidents?
Click here to read "LVMPD Modifies Response to Property Damage Collisions" or click on the image above. … [Read more...]
Never Say Never
Why it may be ill advised for an insurance company to say that it will never go off panel to assign work to insurance defense attorneys... Recently, Mills & Associates logged into a webcast sponsored by an insurance industry organization. The webcast’s expert panel was convened to discuss how defense attorneys could better improve the “insurance defense relationship”. As I listened to the panel members, it was reinforced to me how much insurance companies like to follow predetermined … [Read more...]