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Please Nominate “Nevada Coverage Law” For The 2013 ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award

Blog Nomination

Since 2007, the American Bar Association has annually recognized 100 law blogs that are helpful, creative and engaging.  Mills & Associates believes that our Nevada Coverage Law blog should join the list of ABA Blawg Honorees in 2013. Before … [Continue reading]

What Happened to the Welcome Mat?

What Happened to the Welcome Mat?

Nevada is famous for rolling out the red carpet to welcome visitors from all over the world.  But until a few years ago, that welcome sign was not shining brightly for out-of-state insurance agents or adjusters. Consider that Nevada would allow … [Continue reading]

Adjusting Claims Involving Intoxicated Insureds Can Be Complicated

Adjusting Claims Involving Intoxicated Insureds Can Be Complicated

In Nevada, there’s alcohol everywhere.  Or at least that is what many visitors believe as they find themselves partaking in “just one more” at every stop of their visit.  Even some locals live up to the outsider’s stereotypical view of a Las Vegas … [Continue reading]

UM Subro? Yes! UIM Subro? No.

UMUIM

In Nevada, uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) come as part of the same insurance offering.  The law requires that both auto coverages must be offered.  NRS 687B.145(2).  While UM and UIM may be legally one and the same coverage, they are treated … [Continue reading]

Nevada Recognizes Claims For Negligent Entrustment

Negligent Entrustment

Nevada has long recognized the tort of “negligent entrustment”.  Take the case of Zugel v. Miller, 100 Nev. 525, 688 P.2d 310 (1984) for example.  In that case a 13-year-old bought a motorcycle.  The boy had no driver’s license.  He took a friend for … [Continue reading]