EXPERIENCED & TOP RATED LAS VEGAS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

Succeeding in a personal injury lawsuit in Las Vegas hinges on the particulars of the case. Nevada is a comparative negligence state where, if you are partially to blame for the accident, your damages may be reduced in proportion to your fault. Yet if you can show that the other party was primarily responsible for the accident and your resulting injuries, you stand a solid chance of winning. Having persuasive evidence such as medical records, eyewitness accounts, and solid accident reports greatly boosts your odds. With adept legal representation, many personal injury cases reach satisfactory resolutions either through negotiations or verdicts.

At Goldberg Injury law, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t charge any upfront fees, and you’ll only pay if we win your case. This system exists because it allows individuals with valid claims to have access to legal representation. And they don’t have to pay anything until after the case concludes. We also offer free initial consultations.

In Las Vegas, settling a personal injury case can take from a few months to several years, depending on the case’s intricacy. If a case is simple, with clear liability and not-serious injuries, it might settle in 6 to 9 months. But if the case is more complex—when liability is in dispute or if the injuries are severe—it can take much longer. Sometimes, we hear of settlements that take up to 2 years. If the case has to go all the way to trial, the settlement could take even longer. Some folks think of personal injury settlements as insurance deals. But in the majority of cases, the insurance company offers the injured person a pittance—the offer is usually way too low.

If you were injured in an accident in Las Vegas because of someone else’s negligence, you may have a personal injury claim. Examples include car accidents, slip and fall, or work-related injuries. For instance, if you were rear-ended at a stoplight, the other driver would be responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. To see if you have a good case, you should consider the severity of your injuries, the fault of the other party, and the evidence to support a claim. A lawyer can tell you the strength of your case in an initial consultation.

In Las Vegas, you usually have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit per Nevada’s statute of limitations. This is a very strict deadline, and if you don’t file in this time frame, you will very likely lose the right to pursue any compensation. But some cases may have a shorter deadline, such as medical malpractice cases and cases involving government entities. For example, if you have a claim against a city or state agency, you may be required to file a notice of claim within 6 months. So, if you’re injured in an accident, it’s really important to consult an attorney and get the ball rolling on your case as fast as possible.

In Las Vegas, you might be qualified to recover damages in a personal injury case for the following:

1. Economic damages (like medical bills and lost wages);
2. Non-economic damages (for pain, suffering, and emotional distress); and possibly
3. Punitive damages, if the defendant was grossly negligent or intended to harm you.

Your attorney will make sure to consider all potential damages when recovering in your case.

Filing a personal injury claim in Las Vegas entails first meeting with a lawyer for an initial consultation. Then, gathering the necessary evidence. Then, you or your lawyer file the claim with the insurance company of the party that caused your injuries. Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement. If necessary, your lawyer will file a lawsuit and proceed to court.