When Andre Agassi was rear-ended on the way to his Las Vegas home, he had to withdraw from the Davis Cup competition. His car accident drew attention to traffic safety issues, and many car accident victims could relate to his experience. Financially, perhaps he could deal with expenses better than most. For the average person, the sooner you or your family can begin addressing the financial aspect of a serious auto accident in Las Vegas, the better position you are in to deal with financial hardships caused by the accident. If the accident was not your fault, you have the right to receive compensation for injuries. Steven M. Burris helps clients pursue Las Vegas car accident claims.

Actions to take after Las Vegas car accidents

Immediate actions to take after a car accident include:

• Get medical treatment. Even if you do not think you are very injured, a doctor may diagnose and treat you for whiplash or soft tissue injuries. Whiplash and other injuries often not appear immediately after the accident, but emerge a day or so later and can be very painful.
• Exchange information. According to Nevada traffic laws, you must provide your driver license, registration, and insurance information to other drivers involved in the accident, and to the owner of any unattended vehicle or property.
• Report the accident to your insurance company. Some insurance policies require reporting car accidents within a specified time after the accident. You should report the accident soon after it occurs.
• File an accident report. If damages are more than $750, report the accident to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) using a Form SR-1 within 10 days of the accident.
• Contact a lawyer. Serious Las Vegas automobile accidents are legal matters. To protect your rights, you should speak with an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can provide valuable legal advice about who was at fault and explain your options for pursuing a claim.

You rely on professional knowledge for many other matters. An experienced Las Vegas car accident lawyer can make up for your lack of knowledge about Nevada statutes and case laws that govern car accidents.

Get legal help with a car accident in Las Vegas, NV

Contact Steven M. Burris online or call us at 702-517-5709. Our consultation to evaluate your case is free. Unless we obtain a recovery through settlement or verdict, you owe us no fee.