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Not every situation needs a lawyer, but every person deserves clear answers. #HILhelps is Howard Injury Law's free Las Vegas community resource for preventing accidents and finding your way after one. We care about prevention, not just lawsuits. Free for everyone, client or not.
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Take a breath and go one step at a time. These five steps protect your safety first, then your rights.
Move out of traffic if you can. Call 911 if anyone is hurt, and don't move anyone who is injured.
Photos of the vehicles, scene, and injuries, plus plates, insurance info, and witness contacts. See the full list
Ask the officer for the event number so you can request your report later.
Some injuries show up hours or days later. Early care protects your health and your claim.
Don't admit fault or give a recorded statement to any insurance company until you understand how Las Vegas car accident claims work.
Want more detail? Read the full guide: what to do after a car accident in Las Vegas →
You can report the crash, but you are not required to give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement. Their adjuster works for the insurance company, and what you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim.
Stick to the basic facts and get clear on how insurance works after an accident before you agree to anything. A free review can help you understand your rights without pressure.
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may pay for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough of it. It is one of the most overlooked protections in Nevada.
Check your policy for UM/UIM, report the crash to police, and learn what to do after an accident with an uninsured driver. Here's how UM/UIM coverage works.
Yes. Many people handle small, property-damage-only claims on their own. If you were hurt, need ongoing treatment, or fault is disputed, get a free review before you accept any offer. See how a Las Vegas car accident lawyer handles insurance offers.
Once you sign a settlement release, you generally cannot reopen the claim, even if your injuries turn out to be worse. Learn more about filing an injury claim without a lawyer.
Yes. Nevada allows injured people to recover non-economic damages, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress, in addition to medical bills and lost wages.
The amount depends on how serious your injuries are, your treatment, and how the injury affects your daily life. Read more about pain and suffering compensation and pain and suffering claims after a car accident.
In many cases, yes. Anxiety, sleep problems, fear of driving, and PTSD after a crash can be part of an injury claim, especially when a doctor or counselor documents them.
Learn when you can sue for emotional distress.
Generally two years from the date of the injury for personal injury claims in Nevada (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Claims involving government vehicles or agencies can have different requirements, so do not wait.
Evidence and witness memories fade quickly, so the sooner you act, the better. Read more about Nevada's filing deadlines.
Your case does not end. You can hire a new attorney, who can take over your file, but your legal deadlines still apply, so act quickly.
If a lawsuit has already been filed, an attorney usually needs the court's permission to withdraw. Learn what to do if your attorney withdraws.
Nevada is an at-fault state, so the at-fault driver's insurance is ultimately responsible for your medical bills. But that insurer usually does not pay until your claim is resolved, so you need a way to get care now.
In the meantime, your bills can be covered by your own health insurance, MedPay on your auto policy if you have it, or doctors who treat on a lien and are paid when your case settles. Learn how medical bills and liens are paid after a settlement.
There is no set timeline. Many claims resolve within several months to a year, but cases with serious injuries, disputed fault, or a lawsuit can take longer.
Most claims should not settle until you finish treatment or your doctor knows your long-term outlook, so the full cost of your injuries is clear. Learn how long a personal injury case can take.
Under Nevada law (NRS 629.061), hospitals and doctors can release a deceased patient's records to the personal representative of the estate, the trustee of their living trust, or a parent if the patient was a minor. If you are not one of those people, you can ask the court for an order releasing the records without opening a full probate case.
Providers can charge no more than 60 cents per page for copies and cannot add administrative fees. If you believe a crash or a medical mistake caused your loved one's death, a free review can help your family understand your options.
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Short videos from Las Vegas injury attorney Glen Howard on the questions families ask most after a crash.
What injured riders should know after an electric bike or scooter crash.
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Liability insurance versus uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, in plain language.
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Your first steps after a crash with an impaired driver.
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Teen drivers are the highest-risk drivers on the road, and the first months behind the wheel matter most. Inexperience, distractions, speeding, and overconfidence all raise the risk, but the right training and family rules make a real difference.
At Howard Injury Law, we see firsthand how devastating preventable crashes are for young drivers and their families. That's why HIL Helps promotes teen driving education and defensive training, because prevention is just as important as protection.
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Per mile driven, teens ages 16–19 have a fatal crash rate just over three times higher than drivers 20 and older.
Source: IIHS
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People killed in crashes involving teen drivers each day between Memorial Day and Labor Day, on average nationwide.
Source: AAA, 2015–2024 data
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School's out, teens drive more, later, and with friends. Train your teen before summer to stay safe during the 100 Deadliest Days of summer.
Memorial Day to Labor Day
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Driving at night and with teen passengers are two of the biggest crash risks for new drivers.
Source: CDC
A free, hands-on defensive driving program at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Young drivers practice skid control, ABS braking, and hazard awareness in a safe, controlled environment. Driver's Edge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations fund more events and safer young drivers.
State-approved courses that teach safe driving habits to new drivers. Some providers let you start the course for free and pay only when you finish to get your certificate. That is the provider's policy, not the DMV's.
Parent tip: Set clear family rules for night driving, passengers, and phones before your teen starts driving on their own, and revisit them before summer. Read our guide to supporting teen driver safety →
Practical safety guides for every way Las Vegas gets around: on two wheels, on foot, and alongside big rigs. Share them with the people you care about.
Why a rider safety course matters and where Las Vegas riders can get trained.
Read the guideAre e-bikes street legal in Nevada? The rules, the classes, and where you can ride.
Read the guideWhere e-scooters are allowed in Las Vegas and how to ride one without getting hurt.
Read the guideWhat Nevada's helmet laws require for riders and why the right helmet saves lives.
Read the guideHow to stay safe on foot on the Strip, downtown, and at busy Las Vegas crosswalks.
Read the guideHow to report a hit-and-run in Las Vegas and the details to capture right away.
Read the guideBlind spots, stopping distances, and how to share the road safely with big rigs.
Read the guideHow Las Vegas neighbors can speak up for safer bike lanes and streets for e-bike riders.
Read the guideThe youngest passengers and our older drivers need extra care on the road. These simple steps help protect the people your family depends on, and the people who depend on you.
Car seats and booster seats protect infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. The right seat, used correctly on every ride, makes the biggest difference.
Driver safety programs help older drivers keep their skills sharp as vision, reaction time, and mobility change. A car that is properly adjusted for them can make them safer, too.
Many crashes happen because drivers miss a hazard, follow too closely, or get distracted. Here are local tools and contacts that help Las Vegas drivers stay safer and make our roads better for everyone. For more, read our safe driving & road awareness guide and the latest Las Vegas traffic safety data and LVMPD resources.
FixIt Clark County is a free community reporting app. Snap a photo, drop a pin, and send road hazards straight to Clark County, then track the fix. Reporting potholes, broken signals, and debris helps prevent crashes before they happen.
FixIt covers unincorporated Clark County, including the Strip area. Inside Las Vegas, Henderson, or North Las Vegas city limits? Report through your city's service line. Learn more about FixIt ↗
Ride a bike, e-bike, or e-scooter in Las Vegas? These are the groups working on bike lanes, trails, and safer streets, and the people to contact when a route or crossing feels dangerous.
A local voice for people who ride. Advocates for safer roads, better trails, and more biking opportunities for cyclists and e-bike riders across Southern Nevada.
Contact SNVBCPlans and funds regional transportation across the Las Vegas Valley, including bike lanes, trails, and transit connections for riders who mix biking and the bus.
(702) 228-7433Builds and maintains state roads, including bicycle, e-bike, and e-scooter lane infrastructure. Call about a dangerous lane or crossing on a state route.
(702) 385-6500Before you ride: e-bike laws · e-scooter rules · Nevada helmet laws
people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers in the U.S. in 2024, the most recent year of national data. Putting the phone down is one of the simplest ways to save a life.
Source: NHTSA, 2024 data
Learn what Nevada law says about texting and driving →
Stress behind the wheel is real. Local nonprofits and online programs offer classes on stress reduction and emotional regulation, and some free programs focus on reducing aggressive driving and road rage.
If someone is driving aggressively around you, don't engage: let them pass, keep your distance, and call 911 if you feel in danger.
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After a Las Vegas crash, the paperwork can feel as overwhelming as the crash itself. Here is where to get each report, who to notify, and what your coverage means, in the order most families need it.
The crash report lists the drivers, insurance details, and the officer's notes. Insurers rely on it, so request a copy and check it for errors.
Keep your report or event number. Reports can take a week or more to be ready.
If police did not investigate at the scene, Nevada law requires drivers to report the crash to the DMV within 10 days when anyone is hurt or killed, or damage looks like $750 or more (NRS 484E.070).
Notify your own insurer as soon as you can. Most policies require prompt notice, even when the other driver was at fault.
Your own policy may help right away through MedPay or collision coverage while the other driver's insurer investigates.
Nevada limits who can get a deceased patient's medical records to the personal representative of the estate, the trustee of their living trust, or a parent if the patient was a minor (NRS 629.061). Spouses and adult children often need a court order first. These three steps help families get the records:
Not sure which form you need? Get free answers 24/7 or call or text (702) 331-5722
Helping Las Vegas families goes beyond the courtroom. Through #HowardGivesBack, Howard Injury Law supports local hospitals, children's charities, veterans, and neighbors in need across Southern Nevada.
“The best thing a lawyer can do is help before anyone needs one. That's why we invest in safer roads, local hospitals, and the families who call Las Vegas home.”
50+Las Vegas causes supported, and counting
Friendship Circle Las Vegas
Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada
Ronald McDonald House Charities
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Three Square Food Bank
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
ProCare Hospice of Nevada
Stop Soldier Suicide
22 Warriors Foundation
Nevada SPCA
A Path 4 Paws
Kulana Softball
Charity Series of Poker
HELP of Southern Nevada
Henderson Hospital
Sunrise Hospital
See how we support each organization →
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