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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY
Resulting in neck injury
$9M
SETTLEMENT
Result
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
TIRE
EXPLOSION
EXPLOSION
Resulting in loss of limb
$5.1M
SETTLEMENT
Result
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURY
Resulting in neck Injuries
$9M
SETTLEMENT
Result
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WHEN YOU NEED TO WIN
Have You Suffered A Personal Injury Accident In Las Vegas?
People experience accidents in our state every day. Fortunately, most of these incidents are minor in nature. Just think of how many times the average person stumbles on their shoelaces or bangs their head leaning over a table. Unfortunately, there are many times when such incidents are anything but minor. Nevada emergency departments see around 3 million visitors yearly — a significant number considering our state’s sparse population.
Of course, not all accidents are considered personal injuries. This is a fact that leads many people not to seek compensation. After all, bad things simply happen on occasion. However, there’s often someone liable for such incidents, even if you don’t realize it. Even in an accident that seems to have no clear at-fault party — such as motorcycle accidents caused by road gravel or injuries resulting from falling branches — it’s often the case that someone is liable.
AN EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IN LAS VEGAS CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHETHER A THIRD PARTY WAS THE CAUSE OF THE LOSSES YOU’VE SUFFERED.
Do You Have A Valid Personal Injury
Claim For Damages?
Knowing that someone else caused your injuries doesn’t necessarily mean you have a valid insurance claim or lawsuit. Unfortunately, knowing someone is to blame and proving they’re to blame are two separate endeavors. Any successful lawsuit will require an injury victim to show that a third party acted negligently or recklessly and that it was those actions that resulted in their losses.
It’s important to remember that “losses” may not always be what you’d expect. While hospital bills, lost wages, and other expenses immediately come to mind, you may also be entitled to additional damages that aren’t financial in nature. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment in life, and other non-economic losses are common in these cases.
A LAS VEGAS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO.
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How Our Personal Injury Law Firm
In Las Vegas Can Help
Personal injury law covers any situation where a wrongful act results in injuries or financial loss. This can include an expansive area of negligent and reckless behaviors. That’s why our legal team handles a wide variety of accident claims in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.
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SERVING THE INJURED SINCE 1993
Scott Poisson
Attorney
$500 Million +
Our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys have managed to secure more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements—all to help our clients rebuild their lives. We are eager to see how we can help you, too.
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QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
After being injured in an accident, you’ve no doubt have plenty of lingering questions. As you’ve already learned, every case is different — so sitting down for a free case evaluation is the best way to get your questions answered. However, a few general questions apply to nearly all personal injury claims.
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IS THERE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN NEVADA?
Yes, personal injury victims have a deadline by which they must file a lawsuit. For most cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years in Nevada. This is also true for wrongful death cases. However, you may have as little as one year to file claims involving medical malpractice. The deadline for childhood sexual abuse, however, can go on for decades. To ensure you don’t miss any important deadlines, it’s important to consult with a personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas.
What if I am partly at fault for my accident?
Many accident victims fail to seek legal help because they believe they contributed to their own accidents. This is often a major mistake. Nevada is a modified comparative negligence state. This means personal injury victims can recover damages even if their own negligence contributed to their harm. Don’t risk substantial compensation with assumptions. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas today.
Can I handle my own personal injury case?
In Nevada, you’re under no legal obligation to hire an attorney. However, failure to do so can prove costly to your case. Insurance companies will do their best to convince you that you’re entitled to less than you deserve. Additionally, you’ll be up against skilled adjusters and even insurance company attorneys in many cases. It’s best to have an experienced legal advocate on your side to get the financial compensation you deserve.
What is a "One-Bite" State?
If you were bitten or otherwise attacked by a dog, you’ve no doubt heard the term “one-bite rule.” This statutory regulation says pet owners are not immediately liable for a bite unless their animal showed violent tendencies in the past. However, it is possible to still establish negligence in other ways. That’s why you should reach out to a Nevada personal injury attorney immediately if you’ve been injured in a dog attack.
What if I signed away my right a lawsuit?
Many people fail to seek legal representation because they believe they’ve “signed away” their rights. This is common when harmed during an activity that requires a liability waiver before participating, but many accident victims also sign legal documents that apparently forfeit their rights after suffering an injury as well. However, this will not necessarily bar you from financial compensation. You should let an experienced personal injury lawyer review any documents you’ve signed before deciding not to seek financial recovery.
What if a liable party is found not guilty in court?
In many instances, wrongful acts that lead to injuries can also result in criminal charges. This is the case with violent assaults, drunk driving, sexual abuse, and many other negligent and wrongful actions. In some cases, the liable party may be found “not guilty” in a criminal court, but this does not mean you’re not entitled to compensation. Criminal trials and civil cases are two separate legal actions, and the burden of proof in the latter is far more lenient toward injury victims.
I WAS INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT
What Do I Do Now?
BY SCOTT L. POISSON
- Do I Have A Case?
- Dealing With The Insurance Company
- When a Lawsuit Is Filed
- Overcoming Common Defense Themes
- Special Considerations in Specific Types of Cases
What Should You Do
After Suffering An Injury
in Las Vegas?
How you respond to an injury will depend on the nature of the event that caused your harm. In many cases, contacting local authorities is the right move. Getting a police report on record can prove invaluable to your claim. This is particularly the case if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident or experience sexual abuse. The method of reporting other injuries may vary — such as alerting a manager of workplace accidents or animal services of a dog bite — but establishing a record early on is imperative.
You’ll also need to make sure to seek medical care. Many of the damages that injury victims are entitled to relate directly to their medical expenses. Failure to seek care could result in you being unable to cover medical bills. The simple fact is that not all physical harms are immediately apparent. Delayed symptoms are possible with many injuries. Failure to get a diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions can seriously derail your case.
What Type Of Damages
Might You Be Entitled To?
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the damages you’re entitled to will depend on the circumstances of your case. Your personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas will be able to give you a better idea of what to expect, but all potential damages basically fall into three separate categories. Schedule a free consultation at High Stakes Injury Law today, and our legal team can help you understand whether you’re entitled to each:
SPECIAL
DAMAGES
DAMAGES
The economic losses you face — such as medical expenses, lost income, and burial costs — fall under special damages. This is the most common form of financial recovery in personal injury cases.
GENERAL
DAMAGES
DAMAGES
Non-economic losses can also be compensated. Chronic pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment in life, and loss of companionship all fall into this category. There is a cap to these damages in Nevada medical malpractice cases.
PUNITIVE
DAMAGES
DAMAGES
In exceptional cases, the courts may award punitive damages to injury victims. These are not meant to compensate the victim. Rather, the goal is to punish the liable party. Nevada has a cap on punitive damages for most personal injury cases.
While you may also be entitled to recover compensation for things like attorney fees and court costs, the aforementioned three categories are the damages available in most cases. However, it’s important to remember that all claims are different. There’s no guarantee that you’ll be eligible for all these damages. Additionally, these may never even come up if your Las Vegas personal injury attorney can negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.
HOWEVER, KNOWING WHETHER YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR DAMAGES STARTS WITH A SINGLE PHONE CALL. CONTACT HIGH STAKES INJURY LAW TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
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Why Choose
High Stakes Injury Law?
When you’re harmed due to the wrongful acts of another party, it’s important that you have a determined legal advocate on your side. Of course, there is no shortage of personal injury law firms in Las Vegas to choose from. So, why should you go with High Stakes Injury Law? We believe the following facts explain why:
CONTACT A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IN LAS VEGAS TODAY
If you or a loved one were injured due to the negligent or reckless actions of others, you’re no doubt feeling overwhelmed. It’s scary to think how quickly you can go from living your normal life to having everything upended. Even worse, your normal life is probably now replaced with growing medical expenses, ongoing therapy, and replacing damaged property at a time when being away from work is resulting in lost income. Fortunately, an experienced attorney can help you face these difficulties head-on.
At High Stakes Injury Law, our personal injury lawyers have spent decades serving the people of Las Vegas, Clarke County, Nye County, and every corner of Nevada. We’re conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, and if you’re coming from Valley Hospital Medical Center, we’re less than 5 miles away. We’re also just a 17-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) along Interstate 15. Wherever you’re coming from, our personal injury lawyers in Nevada are ready to advocate on your behalf.
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