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Nevada Disallows Subrogation of the First-Party Med Pay Carrier Against Its Insured’s Third-Party Recovery

Nevada Med Pay and Subrogation

Jimmie Brown suffered injuries in an auto accident.  He turned to his insurance company, Allstate, to collect medical payments benefits.  Allstate’s policy included a subrogation provision.  The policy said that Allstate was subrogated to Brown’s … [Continue reading]

Two For The Price Of One! Mike Mills Authors Two Articles That Appear In The Most Recent Issue Of DRI’s Covered Events Newsletter.

DRI - Voice of the Defense Bar

Mike Mills’s article on the care, custody or control exclusion found in the general liability form policy was featured on DRI’s Covered Events online newsletter in 2013 Issue 1.  If you are interested in Mike’s conclusions on this interesting … [Continue reading]

The Pros and Cons of Nevada’s Short Trial Program

Short Term Trial

A unique Nevada alternative to conventional litigation is the Short Trial Program.  Short Trial is not a good fit for every case.  But it has many advantages that the parties should consider.  Many are familiar with the downsides to bringing a … [Continue reading]

Nevada Recognizes Duty of Insurance Producers To Use Due Diligence to Place Insurance Or To Seasonably Notify The Client That The Insurance Can’t Be Obtained

Producer Liability

Victor Havas’ bad luck with insurance did not start in 1979 as reported here.  He had been having insurance issues long before that. Back in the late sixties, Mr. Havas owned a used car lot.  Some of his used cars came up missing.  He hired … [Continue reading]

Happy New Year!

May 2013 bring new opportunities, success at every step and countless reasons to celebrate! We wish you health and prosperity in the coming year and beyond.   Happy New Year! Mills & Associates … [Continue reading]