Personal injury cases can end in a settlement, potentially saving time and money for everyone. Going to trial is expensive for defendants and takes longer for victims, who can benefit greatly from getting their damages paid earlier in a settlement. However, even settlements can take some time to get right. A personal injury case can...
After an accident, most defendants will seek three major areas of damages: medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. These lost earnings should include claims for wages you already missed, along with any reduced or lost wages you will face going forward. You can claim lost wages and income from insurance or from a...
Construction work is often very dangerous, and accidents are somewhat common. Construction workers may be at risk of severe injuries, and even people passing by a construction site can get hurt. In such cases, you may be able to sue for your injuries. However, the exact person or entity you may sue varies based on...
Identifying negligent conduct isn’t always cut and dry, and victims may need help confirming if someone else is liable for their injuries. Let us see whether or not you can bring an injury claim based on negligence, and help you prove the defendant’s negligence in Nevada. Negligence may be any conduct that violates the “duty...
Getting hit by a commercial truck in Nevada can be a traumatic, life-altering experience for victims. Taking certain steps after a collision may improve your chances of making a full financial recovery, so make sure you call the police and report the crash right away. You should also get the truck driver’s information, as well...
Many accident victims feel fine in the first twenty minutes or even the first hour after an accident. Some even feel fine for the first day. It might only be days after the accident that you notice your injuries or connect them back to the accident – but is that too late to sue? You...
People rent properties for vacations or because they travel for business all the time. You might rent a house, condo, or apartment unit from a private owner, a professional rental company, or even a service like Airbnb. If you are injured because of unsafe conditions on the property, an attorney can help you sue for...
“Damages” refers to the harms you face and the money that gets paid for those harms. We can split monetary damages into a few different categories, including “punitive damages.” Instead of paying you back for something like “compensatory damages,” punitive damages are there to punish the defendant for their wrongdoing. Punitive or “exemplary” damages are...