Vegas Personal Injury Law Blog

How Physicians Can Assist Their Patients on Wage Loss Verification

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:17 +0000

A few weeks ago I had an arbitration hearing involving a motor vehicle accident. Both of my plaintiff/clients were employed as casino dealers. One took 3 days off work immediately following the accident. Both missed some full days of work periodically, and both used early outs because their neck or back pain was [...]

Powers of Attorney

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:11 +0000

You have undoubtedly heard the line that, “A person that represents himself in a legal matter has a fool for a client.” Are there legal matters that can be handled economically without the direct services of an attorney? One such legal matter may involve a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney gives authorization to a person to [...]

Five Infants Die At Apartment Complex in Las Vegas

Allen A Cap Esq — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:39:21 +0000

Between the dates of September 5, 2008 and October 9, 2008 five infants, all under the age of 3 months died from similar symptoms. Each of the infants lived in a separate building of this Section 8 apartment complex. One infant died in each five of the separate buildings of the six-building complex.

What Documents Do I Need to Have Available When I Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney?

Allen A Cap Esq — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:00:39 +0000

This Blog will provide you with valuable information so that you can be fully prepared for your initial consultation with your attorney. Your attorney will be impressed if you provide him with all this documentation at your initial consultation.

What is the Difference Between Occurrence and Claims-made Insurance Policies?

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:00:38 +0000

Recently, I received a telephone call from a woman who was involved in an accident in her boyfriend’s garage. Her boyfriend had recently purchased a new home. The girlfriend lived with the boyfriend about 75% of the time. While the boyfriend was hospitalized, the girlfriend went into the garage to put some kitchen appliances in [...]

What is an “At-Fault Accident, and How Does it Affect Your Insurance Rates?

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:21 +0000

Recently, I have had a number clients who have been involved in auto accidents where they have been partially at fault for an accident and have not been treated fairly by their own insurance company. NRS 687B.385 states: “An insurer shall not cancel, refuse to renew, or increase the premium for renewal of a policy of [...]

Comments On “Las Vegas’ Medical Mafia”

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:28 +0000

COMMENTS ON “LAS VEGAS’ MEDICAL MAFIA” Over the past few years the media has been reporting on an alleged conspiracy in our medical legal community involving prominent attorneys, judges, a medical consultant, and doctors. This scandal has been labeled “Las Vegas’ Medical Mafia”. It began with a motor vehicle accident where the adverse driver was [...]

How Will the Current Economic Recession Affect Auto Insurance And Personal Injury Claims?

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:02:47 +0000

The automobile insurance industry in the year 2009 has been negatively affected by our sour economy. The insurance industry warns that, by the end of this year, one out of six drivers will not be covered with automobile liability insurance. As a result of current rising unemployment rates, there has been [...]

Addendum to Use of Medicare and Medicaid Liens in Personal Injury Cases

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:01:23 +0000

Beginning July 1, 2009, Medicare Secondary Payor requires insurers to report any settlement, judgment or award to Medicare. Failure to report any settlement, judgment or award will result in a $1,000.00 per day penalty to the insurance company. Medicare Secondary Payor can sue for double damages, plus interest. The suit can be [...]

Pain and Suffering Damages

Allen A Cap Esq — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:17 +0000

Pain and Suffering Damages are the effects on a person’s life as a result of physical and emotional injuries. They include the loss of enjoyment of life and pain and discomfort doing daily activities such as cleaning the house, going out with the family and raising children. Placing a value on pain and suffering resulting [...]