I recently met with a parent who believed they were helping their child—but the unintended consequences could be financially devastating. To help their adult son obtain financing for a vehicle, the parents purchased the car in their own names. Although the son no longer lived at home, he had exclusive possession of the vehicle and […]
Title Theft Monitoring Can Help Protect, but Not Prevent Title Fraud
A topic that has come up lately with clients is the question of “title monitoring” and whether it is worth it. In light of elaborate scams and how common identity theft is, the quick answer is that it is it always worth it to monitor your title, but know what you are paying for is […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution
“Justice delayed is justice denied.” Often quoted, this legal maxim means that if legal relief to an injured party is available but not timely, then it is effectively the same as having no remedy at all. Litigation has never been quick, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, jury trials for civil cases in Clark County […]
Jay Kenyon, Esq. Available for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jay Kenyon available for arbitrations and mediations
Hospital Liens Do NOT attach to First Party (UM/UIM) Benefits
In some instances, a hospital may assert a lien over potential settlement money arising from a car accident. However, the Nevada Supreme Court in Washoe Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Reliance Ins. Co., 112 Nev. 494, 497, 915 P.2d 288, 289–90 (1996) explicitly held hospital liens do not attach to first-party coverage (Uninsured / Underinsured […]
