Are You Dealing With An Accident Injury?
If you’re hurt because someone was careless, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help you recover financially from the suffering you are living through.
Dealing with a serious injury can feel overwhelming. You may be trying to keep your normal life going, but you’re also facing serious injury, pain and expenses related to your injury. That’s all because someone else was careless with your safety.
At Albright, Stoddard, Warnick & Albright, we understand how tough it can be to recover from an injury. Our personal injury lawyers will be on your side when things get difficult.
Types Of Personal Injury Lawsuits
When you’re hurt in an accident, you need to know what type of claim you’re dealing with. Certain laws may affect some claims differently. For example, car accident claims may be impacted by insurance policies, where a medical malpractice claim may not work the same way.
Because of this, you need to pinpoint the type of claim you’re dealing with, and your personal injury lawyer can help. Here are just some of the claim types we cover:
- Motor vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more
- Work-related injuries
- Dog attacks
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
You Have A Limited Time To File An Injury Claim
When you’re hurt, you may not receive your compensation easily. Unfortunately, many accident victims have trouble getting compensated for their losses.
One reason for this is that accident injury victims only have a short time to file a claim for their injuries. You have two years to file a claim, and if you don’t, your claim will be dismissed.
You can also lose your compensation if you’re found partly at fault. Let’s say the at-fault party claims you’re 15% at fault for your own injuries. If you don’t defend your claim, you may only receive 85% of your compensation. Your lawyer will work to help you preserve your full compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a personal injury lawyer help me?
When you’ve suffered through a personal injury, you may be concerned about what a personal injury lawyer can do for your claim. You don’t want to pay out of pocket for your losses, after all. We can help.
Our team of lawyers can gather evidence showing you didn’t cause your injuries and can represent you in court. That means you can spend more time with your family and more time on your recovery. You don’t have to constantly juggle your normal life and your lawsuit, all while recovering from a serious injury. Our personal injury lawyers can step in and guide you through your lawsuit when you’re struggling to recover.
Who is liable for my accident injury?
An injury or accident can make it tough to determine who’s at fault for your suffering. You may not remember the accident at all, or multiple people may have been involved. In other situations, you may have been the only person involved. So who’s responsible for your suffering?
The question of liability can be complex, especially if you don’t have a Las Vegas injury lawyer on your side. Responsibility can depend on what type of accident you’ve had. For example, if you were injured in a car accident, many people could possibly be at fault. Another driver may have been careless, someone’s employer may be financially responsible for the accident, or it may have been a matter of a defective part.
If you’re unsure who’s at fault for your losses, our lawyers may be able to help. We have the tools to help you gather evidence against the at-fault party and file a claim against them.
How much compensation can I expect to receive?
When you’re hurt, you may be overwhelmed by the losses you’ve suffered because of the accident. These losses, also called damages, can affect every part of your life, making it difficult to overcome the suffering you’ve experienced. Here’s the good news – you have a chance to seek compensation with the help of a Las Vegas injury lawyer. If you’re not sure what your personal injury or wrongful death claim is worth, call us about your damages and how to calculate them.
What are financial damages for personal injuries?
When you’ve been in an accident like a dog bite, you may first be struck by the costs of your financial recovery. Your car is totaled. Your health is ruined. Your job is not an option. You may have lost thousands or more because of this single accident.
Your personal injury lawyer can help you recover money for those losses. For example, your lawyer can total up your bills for property damage, medical bills and lost wages. We can also estimate the costs of your losses in the future. For example, you may need future surgeries because of your injuries, and your compensation should reflect that.
How do I file a claim for pain and suffering?
Your suffering doesn’t begin and end with your financial losses. You may have also suffered mental and emotional trauma that won’t go away easily. You may even have nightmares, anxiety or physical pain because of your injuries.
It’s not easy to seek compensation for these noneconomic damages because they don’t have a specific price tag attached to them. You know exactly what your medical bills cost, but how do you put a price on your emotional trauma? We can help you find what your damages are worth. We have the specific tools and resources you need to determine how much you lost because of the accident.
Can you help me seek punitive damages?
Punitive damages aren’t as common as compensatory damages, like those above. These damages are only awarded when the person at fault was acting with wanton disregard for safety or harmed you on purpose. These damages are supposed to punish and prevent further wrongdoing, not to cover your losses.
If you believe you’re due punitive damages, though, we can help. We can determine your claim’s total worth and help you pursue these losses, too.
My child was injured. Can I sue on their behalf?
It’s difficult enough to sue when you’re hurt yourself, but when your child is injured? It can be devastating and overwhelming. Nevada’s courts allow guardians and lawyers to act on behalf of an injured child, with the approval of the judge. If you choose not to act now, don’t worry – your child’s time limits to file a claim won’t start until they’re legally considered an adult.
How much time do I have to file a lawsuit in Nevada?
When you’re hurt in an accident, you may not have much time to act on your claim. Nevada residents only have two years to act on their personal injury claims. If you fail to seek compensation within those two years, your claim will be dismissed. That means you may not have a chance to get compensated for your suffering.
Instead of waiting, reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. We can help you act on time to get the compensation you’re due.
I think I was partly responsible for my injuries. Can I still sue?
Yes, even those who may have been negligent can still sue. Keep in mind, however, that admitting fault could hurt your compensation. If you’re more than 50% at fault, you could lose your compensation completely. Talk to our personal injury lawyers if you’re concerned about your part in your personal injury claim.
What if I lost a loved one because someone was careless?
A death in the family can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. You’ve lost someone important to you, but you may have also lost a breadwinner for your household. We can help you sue for these losses, so you can focus on the grieving process, not just your compensation.
Reach Out To A Personal Injury Lawyer Soon
When you’re hurt because someone else was careless, a personal injury lawyer may be key to your recovery. The lawyers at Albright, Stoddard, Warnick & Albright can help, starting with your free consultation. When you’re ready to talk about your claim and get answers from a lawyer, call 702-854-2791 or complete our online contact form.