Boulder City Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury lawyers help people at their lowest pick up the pieces and move forward after an injury. If you were hurt in a slip and fall, an accident at work, a car accident, etc., our attorneys can help you.
We can deal with insurance companies and lawsuits on your behalf to fight for full compensation. Even when insurance denies your claim, we can put our decades of experience behind you in your fight.
Call our personal injury attorneys at Mitchell Rogers Injury Law at (702) 702-2622 today.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Our attorneys typically take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that instead of paying up front for legal fees or putting in a retainer fee for our services, we get paid out of the winnings in your case.
This, of course, means it costs you nothing to work with us unless and until we win your case. It also means we only get paid if you win.
Aside from this incentive, our personal injury attorneys also take our commitment to state and local legal ethics rules very seriously, putting our clients’ interests first, and committing to getting you the damages you need.
When Do You Need a Lawyer for an Injury Case?
Any time you are injured seriously enough that you face medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering, you should have a lawyer on your side.
If your case meets this low threshold, it is serious enough to call a lawyer. We can work to get you compensation for these injuries, and many cases can be resolved without going to trial.
If for some reason your case is not “serious enough,” we can discuss this in a free case review. There is no risk and no obligation when calling our attorneys, and if it turns out you do not have a case, there is no harm in having called. If you do have a case, we can discuss immediately starting your road to recovery.
Some injury victims try to handle cases on their own, filing insurance claims or simply demanding money from the defendant.
In these cases, victims are often pressured into low settlements. With a lawyer on your side, you can know what your case is worth, negotiate a fair settlement, and even go to trial if needed.
How Much is My Injury Case Worth?
Most cases are based on the overall severity of the injury. This dictates your pain and suffering and other economic damages, but more serious injury cases also tend to cause higher medical expenses and more time away from work.
Every case is unique, and the damages must be calculated on a case-by-case basis. However, there are some guidelines you can follow to get a rough estimate of what damages are included in your case.
Expenses
First, account for any expense related to the accident. This includes these damages, among others:
- Medical bills
- Ambulance rides
- Childcare while you are in the hospital
- Physical therapy costs
- Replacement services at home
Lost Earnings
Second, account for any money you lost. This will often be lost wages for a limited period if you made a full recovery. If you will miss work going forward, calculating ongoing lost wages is harder.
Non-Economic Damages
Lastly, consider multiplying your economic damages by a factor of 1.5 through 5, based on your case’s overall severity, to estimate non-economic damages. Our lawyers can help with a more precise calculation, but this is a general guideline for calculating pain and suffering.
Do I File an Insurance Claim or Sue for Injuries in Boulder City?
Our lawyers can talk to insurance companies on your behalf and file a lawsuit in court if necessary. Generally, if insurance companies are willing to negotiate, we can settle your case before it gets to trial. However, filing a lawsuit gives us the flexibility to press the case in court if negotiations are not going well.
Early in your case, an insurance claim may seem like the best way to get paid. You can file a third-party claim with the at-fault party’s insurance for injuries on their property, car accidents, injuries at their business, and other accidents.
If they offer to pay, it might not be enough. You should always have your lawyer review settlement offers and never accept them or sign any documents without checking with a lawyer first.
If their settlement offer is appropriate, signing a settlement ends your case. If there is any possibility of getting higher damages or more coverage, our lawyers can negotiate for this or go to court for damages.
When to Settle an Injury Claim in Boulder City
Most injury cases will settle, but there are certainly thousands of injury cases that go to court every year. Our attorneys can advise you on the best route to recovery in your case.
When your case is stronger and more likely to succeed at trial, it is also more likely to settle. If the insurance company knows they will lose at trial, settling saves them the cost of going to trial, which is good for both sides.
Insurance companies often take the expense of fighting at trial into account, even potentially settling cases they think they would win. However, that might not always pay you enough to cover your damages.
It is best to review settlement offers with your lawyer and listen to their advice. Ultimately, we cannot tell you whether to accept a settlement, but we can calculate damages and advise you on when to accept and when to fight at trial.
How Long to File an Injury Claim in Boulder City, NV?
Nevada law gives you 2 years from the date of injury to sue under NRS 11.190(4). This feels like a long time, but building a case and filing takes prep time, so contact a lawyer quickly. Moreover, the longer you wait to start your case, the longer it takes to finish.
Call Our Boulder City Personal Injury Attorneys Today
Call (702) 702-2622 today for a free case assessment with Mitchell Rogers Injury Law’s personal injury attorneys.