As the world continues to become more and more electronic, it should come as no surprise that electrocutions and electric shock injuries are some of the most common claims we encounter as a personal injury firm. Make no mistake, electricity is perhaps the most important aspect of our lives, but a little bit of negligence …
The Deadly Link Between AFFF Fire fighting Foam and Cancer
Oftentimes, when we find ourselves confronted with a daunting task, we have a tendency to “fight fire with fire,” meaning that we attempt to defeat one bad thing by using another bad thing. In the fields of personal injury and product liability, one shining example of this is the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam …
Your Guide to Las Vegas Aerial Lift Accidents
Cranes and aerial lifts are an essential part of our national construction industry. When used correctly, they are great for hard-to-reach work and other precarious jobs up to about 45 feet in the air. However, when they are used incorrectly or when the workers operating the lift are not properly trained, it opens the door …
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION COVERAGE
[gdlr_core_space height=”30px”] COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented level of business interruption throughout our nation. As a result, many policyholders have filed claims stating that insurance companies should cover their financial losses due to the business interruption coverage clause in their insurance policy. However, business interruption clauses trigger coverage only if you experience a “physical loss” …
Resolving Credit Card Debt
What Kind of Debts Does Bankruptcy Eliminate? In a Chapter 7, almost all unsecured debts (debts not secured by personal or real property) such as medical debt, credit card debt, personal loans, some judgments, payday loans, vehicle deficiencies, mortgage deficiencies, and certain tax debt with certain exceptions such as income tax liabilities for the past …
Hardship Letter
How to Draft a Hardship Letter Be concise, most negotiators have about a hundred files that they are dealing with, so be short, sweet, and to the point. Tell the negotiator your hardship and tell them that you are no longer able to afford your loan payments. Explain that you have no assets with which …
Foreclosure Mediation
The Foreclosure Mediation Program in Nevada If you receive a Notice of Default on your primary residence, you have 30 days to elect to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program. If you decide to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program, your foreclosure will be put on hold until after the mediation. You can retain our …
Exempt Assets
NRS 21.090 Property Exempt from Execution Private libraries, art, instruments, and jewelry (Up to $5,000) and all family keepsakes (example: wedding ring) Household goods, furnishings, clothing, electronics (Up to $12,000) One vehicle (equity up to $15,000) 75 percent of disposable income (disposable income is defined as income after deductions). One firearm Life Insurance benefits Home …
Wage Garnishments
Can You Stop Wage Garnishment? Yes, garnishment will stop when your case is filed. However, the one exception to this is for child support enforcement suits. Van Law Firm has helped many in the Las Vegas and Henderson community with foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy, debt settlement, loan modification, and personal injury. Please feel free to …