Most people need compensation to cover the high costs of medical bills, lost wages, car damages, and if permanently disabled, future medical treatment and lost income. Steven M. Burris helps clients get the compensation they need for injuries from Las Vegas automobile accidents.

Taking notes after a Las Vegas automobile accident

If you are involved in an auto accident in Las Vegas and damages/injuries are greater than $750, call the police and do not leave the scene until they arrive. You want to be sure that the accident is documented, and the police are required by Nevada law to investigate the accident.

While the accident is fresh in your memory, write down all the details you can think of regarding the accident, which may include:

• The closest freeway exit or street where the accident occurred
• The names, contact information, insurance policy number, license, and registration of other drivers involved
• The contact information of any potential witnesses
• The sequence of events in the accident
• Road conditions
• Weather conditions
• Traffic violations you were aware of (speeding, running a red light, etc.)
• Save any cell phone photos of the accident scene, physical injuries, and car damage
• Information you gave the police
• Any conversations you had with others about the accident and what you said
• Medical evaluation from the doctor about your auto accident injury
• Medical treatment received (keep receipts for medication)
• Amount of time lost from work

If at fault for an automobile accident in Las Vegas, NV can you go to jail?

If you drive recklessly or under the influence of alcohol/controlled substances and cause an car accident in Las Vegas, you can go to jail. Even a first time DUI offender can spend up to six months in jail. More than three DUI offenses are charged as a felony and if convicted, you spend time in state prison. A DUI fatality can result in two to 20 years in prison. Nevada has stiff vehicular manslaughter penalties and charges the crime as a felony with prison time from 25 years to life.

Speak with a lawyer about your automobile accident in Las Vegas

If you need help with your car accident case in Las Vegas, Contact the Las Vegas car accident lawyer Steven M. Burris online or call us at 702-517-5709. See how we can help. Our consultation to evaluate your case is free. Unless we obtain a recovery through settlement or verdict, you owe us no fee.