John Lanza was hurt in a motor vehicle accident. He settled with the underlying tortfeasor and brought suit against his UIM carrier Progressive Direct. One issue was whether he would be allowed to claim future damages based upon headaches, neck pain and back pain. He wanted to recover for the future care he received. He said that he would have future pain and suffering. He also claimed that he would lose income based upon time lost at work while seeking that future care. When … [Read more...]
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Damages For Future Medical Care Based On Subjective Injuries Requires Expert Support
October 25, 2023 by
Corporations, LLCs And Trusts Need Lawyers To Appear In Court
October 23, 2023 by
Wilma Winters died. Ms. Winters’ Estate claimed via its executrix Ms. Newell that the Estate was the owner of certain real property. Two companies, via their trustee, A.R. Salman, filed a quiet title action against same real property that was claimed by the Winters Estate. In its opposition, the Estate argued that the Complaint must be dismissed because Mr. Salman, a non-lawyer, could not represent the corporations. In the companies’ replies, Ms. Salman stated that the companies were … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes To Federal Rule Regarding Expert Testimony Are Truly Consequential
September 15, 2023 by
As of December 1, 2023, FRE 702 will change. The new rule, with redline changes is as follows: A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if the proponent has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue; (b) the testimony is … [Read more...]
Court Annexed Arbitration vs. Court Annexed Mediation
August 29, 2023 by
Civil practitioners in Clark and Washoe counties are familiar with the Nevada Mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration Program. We know that unless exempt, cases of a value of $50,000 or less are required to go through the mandatory arbitration program before they can proceed to a trial. Nev. Arb. R. 1. The idea behind the program is to provide a simplified procedure for obtaining a prompt and equitable resolution of certain civil matters. Nev. Arb. R. 2. But did you know that there is an … [Read more...]
If The Truck Is Big, Is More Insurance Required?
August 14, 2023 by
Las Vegas is a popular convention destination. The largest convention venue in town is the Las Vegas Convention Center, which touts over 4.6 million square feet of convention space. Event planning professionals keep busy, helping their clients set up, present and then take down the displays that fill these convention spaces. One such event planning organization is CCR Solutions. CCR Solutions advertises on its website that it is a leader within the Audio Visual Staging Industry. CCR … [Read more...]
