The aftermath of a collision between two cars at an intersection can be horrifying. However, determining exactly what led to the collision can be complicated. The law is no different. When two laws, meant to remedy the same wrong, arrive at the … [Continue reading]
A Collision At The Crossroads Of Criminal And Civil Law: Criminal Judgments Of Restitution
August 31, 2010 by
Got Questions?
August 17, 2010 by
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 … [Continue reading]
Nevada Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits On Emotional Distress Claims
June 9, 2010 by
A common motivator of many bad faith plaintiffs is anger. The insured's feelings are hurt because he or she feels that the claim was improperly handled. Usually that anger translates into a cause of action for emotional distress. The Nevada … [Continue reading]
Caution: Watch Your “Step-Down”
February 25, 2010 by
“Step-Down” provisions in insurance policies are becoming more and more common. When I speak about a “Step-Down” provision, I am talking about policy language that purports to reduce a higher policy limit to the amount of the Financial … [Continue reading]
Rental Car Agencies Are Not Insurance Companies And Are Not Subject To The “Must Offer” Obligations Of NRS 687B.145 (2) And (3)
February 1, 2010 by
NRS 687B.145 (2) and (3) obligate “insurance companies transacting motor vehicle insurance” to offer its insureds Uninsured / Underinsured and Medical Payments coverage to its insureds in and amounts equal to the amount of liability coverage that the … [Continue reading]
