“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...
Maybe you were speeding a little bit when you got hit by another driver. Maybe you were a little tipsy when you slipped on someone’s uneven sidewalk. How does the law treat victims in this situation, where you get seriously injured, but you might have contributed a bit to your own accident? Nevada law still...
When a car crash involves multiple drivers, victims may struggle to pinpoint who is liable and whether or not fault is shared between multiple drivers. We can help victims determine who is liable for multi-car pileups in Nevada so that they may seek compensation from the appropriate parties. There is often one driver who is...
Many plaintiffs in lawsuits are wary of going to court. That’s understandable, though our lawyers can explain what to expect from a trial, so it’s less intimidating. Nevertheless, you generally don’t have to go to court for a personal injury case, though we may advise it if it gets you more damages. Most personal injury...
Public buses are usually very large, heavy vehicles that can cause serious damage when involved in a crash. Often, many drivers and passengers are injured in public bus accidents, and damages might be incredibly high. If you are injured in such a crash, you should contact an attorney after getting emergency medical attention. After a...
Getting compensation for your car accident typically means going after the other driver. In most cases, their insurance pays, whether you file your case as an insurance claim or go after them directly in a lawsuit. However, if they have no insurance, it can complicate things. You can still recover compensation from an at-fault driver...
Las Vegas is an extremely popular tourist destination, and people from around the world visit every year. One of the most prominent features of Las Vegas is its many casinos. Whether playing the slots or playing your hand at poker, casinos can be fun, but accidents can happen. If you are injured in a casino,...
Being injured is not only painful but also expensive. Between medical bills, lost income from being unable to work, and damaged personal property, you might be dealing with significant damages. These compensatory damages are standard in most personal injury cases, but some plaintiffs may also claim punitive damages. Punitive damages may be awarded to punish...