Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers

Whether you suffered injuries due to a negligent driver, a defective product, or something else, you deserve time to heal. It can be challenging to battle insurance companies and at-fault parties when you’re struggling with physical and emotional pain.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers will do the heavy lifting when it comes to your legal claim. You can rest assured that we’ll have your best interests at heart. We will keep you updated throughout the process and fight for the maximum compensation available under Nevada law.

An insurance adjuster may try to convince you that you don’t require legal representation. Why? They want to make a quick offer, hoping you’ll accept a lowball settlement. They won’t be successful in employing these tactics if you have an experienced attorney by your side. 

An attorney will level the playing field against insurance companies, which have vast resources to fight and undervalue claims. Your personal injury lawyer will secure the best possible outcome for you.

A common strategy used by at-fault parties and their insurers is to blame the victim for their injuries. Under Nevada law, if their allegations are successful, you can walk away with a lower settlement – or no settlement at all. 

An experienced injury lawyer will fight unsubstantiated claims of comparative fault. We can gather the evidence needed to protect your right to fair compensation.

It’s essential to understand the value of your personal injury claim before starting the negotiation process. Otherwise, you risk walking away with far less than you deserve. Our attorneys will calculate the true value of your damages and ensure that you receive the amount you’re entitled to by law.

Remember, once you sign a settlement agreement, you cannot ask for more money later. Put yourself in the best position by hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Our personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you owe absolutely nothing upfront, and you only pay attorney’s fees if we secure compensation on your behalf. 

This arrangement allows everyone to have access to quality legal representation, even if they don’t have the funds to afford an attorney. Contact us today to learn more about our contingency fee agreement.

There are certain things you should do and not do immediately following an accident to protect your legal interests. These “dos and dont’s” include:

• Get medical assistance as soon as possible after you were injured, even if you didn’t sustain obvious injuries. Some injuries only present symptoms later on, and medical records will be important for proving your claim.
• Do not accept responsibility, and do not apologize. Doing so could hurt the success of your claim.
• Collect any useful information that may be beneficial to your claim. This could mean taking photos and videos, taking down the information from any eyewitnesses, and taking note of any relevant conditions  – such as the weather.
• Call 911 and report the accident to the authorities. This is most applicable in car accidents and is sometimes required by law. Further, a police report can help you during settlement negotiations.

You should also consult a law firm as soon as possible. An attorney can advise you on how best to proceed so that your claim gets off on the right foot.

Those hurt in accidents in Las Vegas can pursue both economic and non-economic damages. Punitive damages may be awarded in rare circumstances as well.

Economic damages are the consequences of an accident that are easily quantifiable, such as:

• Current and future medical bills
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Therapy and rehabilitation
• Decreased earning capacity
• Lost wages
• Home Services

Non-economic damages are the other effects of your injuries that are more difficult to convert into a dollar figure, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Emotional distress
• Mental anguish and conditions such as PTSD
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of consortium

Punitive damages are meant to “punish” individuals if they’ve acted egregiously, such as with extreme recklessness or intent to cause harm. Courts do not often award them, and they entail a stronger evidentiary standard. 

Cases vary widely in value. Ultimately, how much yours is worth will come down to the evaluation of many factors. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The severity of your injuries
• Whether you will make a full recovery
• The terms of any relevant insurance policies
• Who is responsible
• Your age
• Whether you will be able to return to work

It’s important that you properly assess your case’s value before demanding compensation from the opposing party. Otherwise, even if you “win” your claim, you could walk away with less money than you are entitled to. 

During your initial consultation, our team can provide personalized insight into the potential value. 

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. With this fee structure, you will not be responsible for paying hourly fees, retainers, or upfront costs. 

Rather, your payment for your representation is contingent upon whether your lawyer obtains a settlement or verdict.

If your lawyer recovers a settlement or favorable verdict for you, they will take a pre-agreed-upon percentage of that sum as payment for services. This percentage typically ranges between 33-40%, depending on the specific circumstances. If your attorney does not recover compensation for you, you will not owe them any fees.

De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers offer contingency fee arrangements. Connect with us to learn more about our fee structures.

Nevada’s statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. For most personal injury cases, you will have two years to file a lawsuit. If you bring your lawsuit too late, a court of law may dismiss your claim.

However, exceptions exist to the statute of limitations. A different timeline might apply to your particular instance. For that reason, it is best to consult a lawyer or firm as soon as you can to protect your right to compensation.