Your Car Accident Attorney In Las Vegas
If you are involved in a car accident in Las Vegas, our personal injury attorney, Daniela Madrid Hadges, will personally help you get the medical attention you need and the financial compensation you deserve. The pain, suffering, and stress that results from being injured in a car accident can be overwhelming. The good news is you have legal rights that arise from being injured by the negligence of others. However, the success of your case is dependent on hiring an experienced attorney. Allow us to fight for your rights, explain and navigate the complex legal system, and ensure you are fully compensated for your injuries.
What should you do immediately after a car accident?
1) Request police response. You can call “311” in a non-emergency situation or “911” if there are injuries. Once the police arrives, request to have an auto accident report filed. The officer will assists in determining which party is “at-fault.”
2) Exchange information. Get the name, address, and telephone number of every person involved in the accident, as well as any witnesses. Make sure to also get the vehicle and insurance information for the other party involved in the accident.
3) Make no admission. Do not discuss the accident or your injuries with anyone other than the police and medical responders. Do not make any statements as to fault to anyone. Simply describe what happened. Refrain from posting any information about your accident on social media networks. Do not provide any statements to the adverse insurance company.
4) Take pictures of the accident scene. If it is safe to do so, before the vehicles are moved, take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and other vehicles involved. If possible, get as much of the street view in the pictures, which may be useful later in supporting your statement of how the accident occurred.
5) Seek medical attention immediately. A thorough physical examination by a medical professional immediately after the accident is very important. The extent of your injuries may not be clear or readily apparent right after an accident because of the initial shock so it is important to get examined right away. If necessary, request an ambulance or proceed to the nearest emergency room to be evaluated.
6) Make arrangements to have your vehicle repaired. If your vehicle requires a tow, keep all receipts of any out-of-pocket expenses to submit for reimbursement. Alternatively, some tow truck companies will tow the car on a lien so that you do not have to pay any fees upfront.
7) Call House of Law at (702) 977-0000. Let us take care of the rest while you focus on your recovery. No fees until we win means no cost to you upfront.
Medical Care After a Car Crash
When you are involved in an accident, one of the first steps you must take is to seek medical care. In Nevada you have two options for paying for medical treatment resulting from an accident: 1) you can use your medical insurance or 2) you can obtain treatment under a lien.
Liens
Treating under a lien means that the medical bills will get paid out of the settlement proceeds obtained from your personal injury case. Some providers will tell you that when you have been involved in an accident you cannot use your medical insurance, however, that is not correct. While some states do not allow you to use your medical insurance for treatment resulting from an accident, in Nevada you have a legal right to do so.
Medical Insurance
There is a huge benefit to using medical insurance because your medical insurance has contracted rates with the medical providers and ultimately only end up paying a fraction of the medical bill. For example, if the doctor’s bill totals $500 but the medical insurance only has an obligation to pay $50, then you only end up paying $50 from your settlement instead of the original $500.
What if I do not have medical insurance?
Do not worry, if you do not have medical insurance, your attorney will still request and should obtain a reduction off your medical bills. Although the reductions will not be as low as the contracted rates medical insurances have, you will still get the benefit of reduced medical bills.
To schedule your free consultation, call us today at (702) 977-0000.