FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, you may have questions about what to do next, how much your claim may be worth, and whether you have the right to pursue compensation.
At De Castroverde Injury Law, our Nevada personal injury attorneys help injured people understand their rights and the options available to them. Below, we answer some of the most common questions our clients have about personal injury claims, insurance, compensation, deadlines, and the legal process. For advice about your specific situation, you can also contact our legal team for a free consultation.

You may have a personal injury claim if someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct caused an accident that left you injured. A claim generally requires evidence connecting the other party’s actions to your injuries and resulting losses. Our Nevada personal injury attorneys can review what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and explain whether you may have grounds to seek compensation.

Your health should come first, so seek medical attention even if your symptoms initially seem minor. When possible, take photos or videos, collect witness information, and keep documents related to the accident. Our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers can help identify and preserve available evidence that may support your claim.

A personal injury claim can involve medical records, insurance policies, accident evidence, questions about liability, and negotiations over compensation. De Castroverde Injury Law can investigate what happened, document your damages, communicate with insurers, and guide you through the personal injury claim process. If litigation becomes necessary, our personal injury lawyers can prepare your case for court.

De Castroverde Injury Law is a family-run Nevada law firm that has represented injured people since 1989. With 100+ years of combined legal experience and more than $100 million recovered for clients, our attorneys provide personal attention while handling investigations, negotiations, and litigation. You can learn more about our history and approach on our About Our Firm page.

De Castroverde Injury Law represents people injured because of someone else’s negligence. Our Nevada personal injury attorneys handle cases involving:

Our legal team can review the circumstances of your accident, explain your options, and determine whether you may have a personal injury claim.

Yes. If you were injured and have questions about your rights, our legal team can review what happened and discuss your potential options. You can contact De Castroverde Injury Law to request a free consultation.

Yes. Serving Nevada’s Spanish-speaking community has been part of De Castroverde Injury Law’s identity for decades. We were one of the first Spanish-speaking law firms in Nevada and are now the largest 100% Hispanic-owned law firm in the state. Our legal team includes Spanish-speaking attorneys who can help clients and families understand their rights and communicate clearly throughout their case.

Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This generally means you do not pay attorney’s fees upfront, and attorney’s fees are collected only if compensation is recovered for you. We can explain the fee agreement and potential case expenses during your free consultation.

There is no standard value for a personal injury claim because every accident and injury is different. Medical expenses, lost income, future care, available insurance, permanent limitations, and pain and suffering may all affect how much a personal injury case is worth. Our Nevada personal injury lawyers can evaluate your individual losses and the evidence supporting your claim.

Depending on your circumstances, compensation may include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. These can generally be divided into economic damages and non-economic damages. Our personal injury attorneys can determine which damages may apply to your case.

Punitive damages may be available in certain cases involving particularly wrongful conduct, but they are not awarded simply because someone was negligent. Nevada generally requires a higher legal standard than an ordinary personal injury claim. Our personal injury attorneys can examine the conduct involved and determine whether punitive damages may be appropriate under the circumstances.

Many Nevada personal injury claims are subject to a two-year filing deadline, although exceptions and different rules can apply depending on the circumstances. Waiting can also make evidence more difficult to obtain. Learn more about Nevada’s statute of limitations and speak with our personal injury lawyers about the deadline that may apply to your case.

Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which may allow an injured person to recover compensation even when they share some responsibility for an accident. However, the amount recovered can be reduced according to the person’s percentage of fault. Our personal injury attorneys can investigate the collision and respond when another party or insurer attempts to place excessive blame on you.

An insurance company’s decision does not necessarily determine legal responsibility. Photographs, videos, witness statements, accident reports, vehicle data, and other evidence may help establish what actually happened. Our personal injury attorneys can conduct an independent review and challenge unsupported allegations of fault.

Be cautious about giving a recorded statement to another party’s insurance company before understanding how it might affect your claim. Adjusters may ask detailed questions about your injuries, treatment, medical history, and the accident itself. Our personal injury lawyers can communicate with insurers and help you avoid statements that could later be taken out of context.

You may still have options. In car accident cases, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide compensation depending on your insurance policy and the circumstances of the collision. Our personal injury attorneys can review the available coverage and explain how insurance in Nevada works.

A hit-and-run does not automatically eliminate your ability to pursue compensation. Witness statements, surveillance footage, vehicle information, police reports, and your own insurance coverage may become particularly important. Our Las Vegas car accident lawyers can investigate possible sources of recovery.

Some injuries become more noticeable hours or days after an accident. Concussions, back injuries, neck injuries, and other conditions may initially produce mild or delayed symptoms. Seeking appropriate medical attention and documenting your symptoms can help protect both your health and your potential personal injury claim.

Yes, potentially. A pre-existing condition does not automatically prevent you from seeking compensation if an accident worsened or aggravated it. Our personal injury lawyers can review medical records and other evidence to determine how the accident changed your condition and affected your treatment needs.

Keep photographs, videos, medical records, bills, prescription receipts, wage information, repair documents, insurance correspondence, and witness contact information whenever possible. Different forms of evidence in a personal injury case may help establish both liability and the extent of your damages. Our personal injury attorneys can also identify additional evidence that may be available.

A denial does not necessarily mean your case is over. The insurer may dispute liability, causation, medical treatment, coverage, or the value of your damages. Understanding the difference between an insurance claim and a lawsuit can help you understand what options may remain after a disputed or denied claim.

You are not required to accept an early settlement offer simply because the insurer makes one. Before agreeing to a settlement, consider your medical expenses, future care, lost income, permanent limitations, and other damages. Our personal injury attorneys can evaluate the offer and compare it with the documented value of your losses.

There is no standard timeline. The length of a case may depend on your medical recovery, the complexity of the evidence, disagreements over fault, available insurance coverage, and whether a lawsuit becomes necessary. Our legal team can explain each stage of the personal injury claim process and keep you informed as your case progresses.

Many personal injury claims are resolved through settlement, but some disputes require litigation. If an insurer refuses to accept responsibility or offer reasonable compensation, filing a lawsuit may become necessary. Learn more about the difference between a personal injury claim and lawsuit and how each process works.

Eligible family members or the estate may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim when another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct causes a fatal accident. Compensation may address certain financial and personal losses resulting from the death. Our Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers can review what happened and explain the options available to your family.

You do not have to wait until treatment ends or an insurance company denies your claim. Speaking with a personal injury attorney early can help you understand your rights, preserve available evidence, and avoid mistakes that could affect your case. Contact De Castroverde Injury Law for a free consultation with our Nevada personal injury team.