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Willoughby Shulman Injury Lawyers formed with the goal of giving clients the strength and experience of a large law firm and the personalized, dedicated service only a small firm can provide. We're the leading experts in Personal Injury Law in Las Vegas and clients deal directly with our founders and not just assistants or associates. No matter the size of your accident or injury case, we will provide you personalized attention and compassionate legal service. We offer free consultations and have a no win/no fee arrangement that means you'll never pay legal fees unless we win your case.

Signed your teen's license application? In Nevada, that signature comes with liability.When someone under 18 applies for...
10/16/2026

Signed your teen's license application? In Nevada, that signature comes with liability.

When someone under 18 applies for a Nevada instruction permit or driver's license, a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult has to sign the application. Under NRS 483.300, that signature comes with responsibility: if the teen causes a crash through negligence or willful misconduct, the adult who signed can be held liable for the damages right alongside them.

That cuts both ways. If you're the parent, your teen's driving is tied to you legally, so make sure they're listed on your auto policy. If a teen driver hits you, the claim may not stop with the teen.

It's National Teen Driver Safety Week, which makes this a good week to have the talk again: phone away and seat belt on, every drive.

Save this and share it with another Vegas parent. Free consultation: (702) 852-6688.

What's a demand letter, and why does it matter so much in an injury case?A demand letter is the formal package your lawy...
10/13/2026

What's a demand letter, and why does it matter so much in an injury case?

A demand letter is the formal package your lawyer sends the insurance company. It lays out what happened, who's responsible, how you were hurt, what your treatment involved, what it has cost you, and what it will take to resolve the claim. It's usually sent once your treatment is finished or your doctors have a clear picture of what's ahead, so nothing gets left out.

It's often the first time the insurer sees the whole case in one place, which is why the quality of it matters. A letter backed by complete records and bills gives the adjuster much less room to guess, and it sets the tone for the negotiation that follows.

This is something Steve knows well. He has presented to other attorneys on writing demand letters and handling pre-lawsuit settlement negotiations.

Wondering where your claim stands? Call or text (702) 852-6688 for a free consultation.

"Filing a claim will raise my rates." In Nevada, not if the crash wasn't your fault.Myth: Using your own coverage after ...
10/09/2026

"Filing a claim will raise my rates." In Nevada, not if the crash wasn't your fault.

Myth: Using your own coverage after a crash means your rates are going up.

Fact: Nevada law bars auto insurers from raising your premium at renewal, canceling you, or refusing to renew you because of a claim where you weren't at fault.

The same law also covers claims where your insurer ended up paying nothing, or got all of its money back from the at-fault driver's company. It even covers calls where you're just asking whether something is covered.

If you've been holding off on using coverage you already pay for, like medical payments or uninsured motorist coverage, because you're worried about your rates, it's worth knowing this law exists. If the crash was your fault, different rules apply.

Not sure what your policy covers? Call or text (702) 852-6688 for a free consultation.

You've got the green on Flamingo and someone turns left right in front of you.Left-turn crashes can look open-and-shut, ...
10/06/2026

You've got the green on Flamingo and someone turns left right in front of you.

Left-turn crashes can look open-and-shut, but the fault question isn't always that simple. Nevada law says a driver turning left has to yield to oncoming traffic that's in the intersection or close enough to be a hazard. Speed, the signal, and what each driver was doing still come into play, and under Nevada's comparative fault rule, fault can be split between drivers.

1. Get checked out. Side impacts can cause neck, back, and head injuries that don't show up right away.
2. Call the police and get the report number before you leave.
3. Photograph the intersection itself: the signals, the lanes, where both cars ended up, and the damage on each car.
4. Get names and numbers from witnesses. Drivers waiting at the light may have seen exactly who had the green.
5. Ask about cameras. Nearby businesses may have footage, but it can get recorded over quickly, so ask early.
6. Don't argue fault at the scene, and don't give the other driver's insurance a recorded statement before you've gotten advice.

If the other driver says you were speeding or ran the yellow, that doesn't end your claim. It means the details matter, and that's worth a conversation with someone who handles these cases.

Save this or send it to someone who drives Flamingo every day. Free consultation: (702) 852-6688.

Nevada didn't have a public law school until 1998. Steve Shulman is one of its graduates.UNLV's William S. Boyd School o...
10/03/2026

Nevada didn't have a public law school until 1998. Steve Shulman is one of its graduates.

UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law opened in August 1998 as the first public law school in Nevada history, and it's still the only one.

Steve grew up in Las Vegas, went to Bonanza High, and came back home to earn his law degree at Boyd in 2010. He's practiced in Nevada ever since, and today he's one of the two attorneys who will personally handle your case when you call Willoughby Shulman.

Talk to Eric or Steve directly. Call or text (702) 852-6688 for a free consultation.

"Is my settlement taxable?" If it's for a physical injury, most of it usually isn't.Under federal tax law, money you rec...
09/30/2026

"Is my settlement taxable?" If it's for a physical injury, most of it usually isn't.

Under federal tax law, money you receive because of a physical injury is generally not taxable income. That includes compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and the wages you lost while you were hurt, which covers most of what a typical injury settlement is for.

There are exceptions. Punitive damages are taxable, and so is interest paid on a settlement. If you deducted medical expenses on a past tax return and the settlement later pays you back for them, that part can be taxable too. Nevada doesn't have a state personal income tax, so for most people here it's only a federal question.

How a settlement is written up can affect how it's treated, so it's worth running it by a tax professional before you sign.

Questions about your claim? Call or text (702) 852-6688 for a free consultation.

General information only, not tax advice for your situation.

Can something you post on Instagram actually hurt your injury claim?Yes, and it happens more than people think. Insuranc...
08/31/2026

Can something you post on Instagram actually hurt your injury claim?

Yes, and it happens more than people think. Insurance companies and their lawyers regularly look at a claimant's social media, and it doesn't have to be a smoking gun to matter. A photo of you standing at a friend's wedding gets used to argue you can't really be as hurt as you say. A vague "feeling better" comment gets read as "fully recovered." Even old posts from before the accident can get pulled into the mix.

It's not just your own accounts either. Being tagged in someone else's post, or a public location check-in, can end up in front of an adjuster.

The simplest move is to lock your accounts down and hold off on posting about the accident, your recovery, or your activities until your claim wraps up. You don't have to disappear from social media. Just be aware that someone might be watching.

Questions about protecting your claim? Call or text (702) 852-6688 for a free consultation.

Everyone's heard the McDonald's hot coffee case. Almost nobody knows what actually happened.The popular version goes: a ...
08/29/2026

Everyone's heard the McDonald's hot coffee case. Almost nobody knows what actually happened.

The popular version goes: a woman spilled coffee on herself, sued McDonald's, and got rich for no good reason. The real version is a lot different. McDonald's served coffee at 180 to 190 degrees, hot enough to cause third-degree burns in about two seconds. Stella Liebeck suffered burns over her groin, thighs, and buttocks, was hospitalized for a week, and needed skin grafts. McDonald's had already received more than 700 burn complaints in the prior decade and hadn't lowered the temperature.

A jury awarded damages that included punitive damages, which a judge later reduced substantially, and the case ultimately settled for an undisclosed amount before it could be appealed.

The case became a punchline because of how it got reported, not because of what actually happened. It's a good reminder that "sounds frivolous" and "is frivolous" are two very different things.

Free consultation. Call or text (702) 852-6688.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique. This is not a Willoughby Shulman case.

You're driving for Amazon Flex or DoorDash and someone hits you. Whose insurance is supposed to cover this?Gig delivery ...
08/27/2026

You're driving for Amazon Flex or DoorDash and someone hits you. Whose insurance is supposed to cover this?

Gig delivery work sits in a gray area a lot of standard auto policies were never built for. Whether you're covered, and by whom, often comes down to what you were doing at the exact moment of the crash and what your delivery app's policy actually says, which most drivers have never read closely.

1. Get medical help and call police if you're able to.
2. Photograph both vehicles, the road, and anything showing you were on an active delivery, like your app's trip screen.
3. Screenshot your delivery status at the time of the crash before it disappears from your app history.
4. Get the other driver's insurance information the same way you would in any crash.
5. Check your own personal auto policy. Some personal policies exclude coverage during delivery work entirely.
6. Don't assume the delivery company's insurance automatically applies. Whether you're classified as an employee or an independent contractor can change what coverage is even in play, and that answer isn't always simple.

If a crash happens mid-delivery, you may be looking at the other driver's insurance, the delivery company's commercial policy, and your own policy all at once. Sorting out which applies is worth getting help with.

Save this or share it with anyone who delivers for a living. Free consultation: (702) 852-6688.

The hospital that treated you can put a lien on your settlement before you ever see a check.In Nevada, a hospital or ER ...
08/25/2026

The hospital that treated you can put a lien on your settlement before you ever see a check.

In Nevada, a hospital or ER physician that treats you after an accident can file a lien against your eventual settlement or judgment to recover what you owe them for that care. It has to be done a specific way: recorded with the county and formally noticed to you, under NRS 108.585 and 108.605.

That lien gets paid out of your settlement before the rest of the money reaches you, which is part of why the number in a settlement letter isn't always the number that lands in your account. It's also why negotiating those liens down, when possible, is a real part of the work on a case, not an afterthought.

If you're staring at medical bills and a pending claim at the same time, it helps to know liens like this exist before the settlement conversation starts, not after.

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