Las Vegas Car Accident Attorney

You are never required to hire an attorney. However, when an attorney is involved, typically, your settlement will be more significant. Also, you will be okay with dealing with insurance companies, who know your lack of experience in these matters.

At Pomponio Injury Law, we will handle everything for you from day one, including free assistance with vehicle repair and aid in scheduling doctor appointments. Your primary focus should be feeling better and getting your life back on track – let us do the rest.

Just because the at-fault driver has no insurance coverage does not mean you will be barred from recovering anything. Many people also carry UIM/UM (Underinsured/Uninsured) coverage or even PIP/MedPay (Personal Injury Protection/Medical Payment) coverage on their auto insurance policy.

Both of these types of insurance coverage are optional. People often need to realize they have these types of coverage on their policies.

UIM/UM Coverage – If you have this type of coverage, your auto insurance company will provide coverage up to the amount you are insured for (in most cases) if the at-fault party has no insurance or is underinsured.

PIP/MedPay Coverage – This type of coverage will help pay for your medical bills (even if you are at fault for the accident). This type of coverage also provides coverage even if you are not in your vehicle at the time of the accident (Ex: you were hit by a car while crossing the street).

Pomponio Injury Law strongly advises our clients to carry the above forms of additional coverage, as they may save you if the at-fault party is not insured or underinsured. This is especially true considering the extra amount you must pay for said coverage is less than you think.

There always needs to be a clear answer to these questions. Every case is different. However, some factors include the severity of your injuries and the amount of auto insurance coverage available. Some patients can resolve this in just a few weeks, while other issues can take longer.

Regardless of the time frame, you can rest assured that Pomponio Injury Law will provide top-notch service to every client. Nick Pomponio oversees each case himself, from your initial consultation through settlement. Thus, there is no mediator. Doing so makes patients settle significantly quicker and for more significant amounts.

Being able to afford an attorney should not be an issue. You will never have to pay Pomponio Injury Law out of pocket, as we do not charge by the hour. We work on a contingency fee basis (we take a percentage of the total recovery). Thus, we only get paid once you do!

Do not let the lack of health insurance prevent you from seeking the necessary medical treatment. When you retain the services of an attorney, many medical providers will allow you to treat on a lien (meaning your medical bills will be paid upon the settlement of your case).

Thus, you must contact Pomponio Injury Law as soon as possible so that we may assist you in seeing the proper medical providers. Also, you must seek medical attention as quickly as possible to avoid any issues with the insurance companies who may attempt to claim that you were never injured in your accident since you did not seek medical attention.

Generally speaking, just because you received a citation or the other driver involved claims you are to blame does not necessarily mean you are 100% liable for the accident.

If you feel you are not at fault, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Pomponio Injury Law will be able to review the facts of your accident and even hire experts to help prove that the other driver was 100% at fault.

In Nevada, the answer is no. Under Nevada Revised Statute 687B.385, an insurance company cannot cancel, raise premiums, or refuse to renew your insurance policy if you make a claim when you are not at fault. It should be noted, however, that you must be less than 50% at fault for applying the above.

Suppose you feel that your insurance company raised your premium illegally. In that case, you should make a complaint to the Nevada Division of Insurance. If you are unhappy with the outcome, you should contact an attorney to pursue legal action potentially.

While every case is different, just because your accident was minor does not mean you do not have a valid claim. Even in accidents involving a little impact, you may have sustained a severe/permanent injury to your spine.

If you lost consciousness or were dazed, you may have suffered a concussion or closed head injury. Thus, contacting an attorney as soon as possible is essential to assess the facts better and help determine if pursuing your claim is in your best interest.

Even though you may want to wrap things up as soon as possible concerning your claim, accepting the insurance company’s first offer is rarely in your best interest. This is because the insurance companies know your lack of experience well and will purposely make a meager settlement offer in the hopes that you accept it.

Thus, contacting an attorney as soon as possible is best so you can adequately be represented. Pomponio Injury Law will work to get you the maximum settlement amount as quickly as possible. While it may take a little more time to wrap up your claim, you increase the likelihood of receiving a significantly larger settlement when you retain the services of an attorney.

The most important thing for you to do after an accident is contact your attorney. Your attorney will be able to protect your rights and make sure valuable evidence is not destroyed. After all, the insurance companies (even your own insurance company) are not on your side.

However, some general steps to follow at the accident scene are as follows:

Call the police: Even if there are no severe injuries, it is a good idea to call the police. However, especially in Las Vegas, the police will not always come to an accident scene unless the accident is severe/medical treatment is needed.
Exchange Information/Take Pictures: Gather as much information from the other driver(s) as possible. This includes pictures of the other driver’s license, auto insurance card, and registration. You will also want to take photos of the damage to both your vehicle and the other vehicles involved in the accident (it’s also a good idea to take a picture of the other driver’s license plate).
Seek Medical Attention: You must seek medical attention as soon as possible. Please remember that injuries sustained in an accident are not always immediately apparent. Typically, you will begin to feel the most pain/discomfort in the week following the accident.
Report the Accident: While a claim will need to be opened with the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company (and your auto insurance company in most cases), it is highly recommended that you first retain the services of an attorney. You do not want the insurance companies taking advantage of you by taking something you said and twisting it in their favor.