Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

Damages For Future Medical Care Based On Subjective Injuries Requires Expert Support

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...]

Upcoming Changes To Federal Rule Regarding Expert Testimony Are Truly Consequential

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...]

Michael Mills Profiled In Attorney At Law Magazine

In addition to honoring Justice A. William Maupin (ret) with the cover feature story, Mr. Michael C. (Mike) Mills was the only other Nevada attorney profiled in the Premiere Issue of the Las Vegas edition of Attorney at Law Magazine. The article shares Mr. Mills philosophy, experience and outlines why teaching is such an important part of his practice. Click HERE to view the article in full screen. … [Read more...]

Got Questions?

These posts on the Mills & Associates Nevada Coverage & Bad Faith Law blog are published to provide useful insights on Nevada insurance law to our clients and other subscribers. Many times the topics are suggested by recent case law, or issues raised by litigation. As part of our ongoing effort to provide both timely and helpful information, we invite all our readers to submit issues which they would like to see addressed in future blog posts. Likewise, please submit questions … [Read more...]

LINKS TO HELPFUL POSTS

For your convenience, here are two blog posts applicable to readers of the Mills and Associates Nevada Coverage and Bad Faith Law blog: Service of Process Through DMV: Common errors made by Plaintiff's counsel An Expert is an Expert?: Clarifying expertise, credentials and qualifications As always if you have questions related to these or other issues of Nevada law, feel free to contact Mike Mills by email or phone (702) 240-6060. … [Read more...]