Question 1

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

Accepted Answer

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely nothing unless we win or settle your case. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket expenses for you. Our fee is a percentage of the final settlement or verdict. If we don't recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

Question 2

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

In Nevada, you generally have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Miss that deadline and you can lose the right to recover, so it pays to act early. Some claims run on a different clock. For medical-malpractice injuries on or after October 1, 2023, you generally have the earlier of 3 years from the injury or 2 years from when you discovered it. If your claim is against a government body, such as the State, a county, a city, NDOT, or the RTC, you must formally present a claim before you sue, on top of the regular deadline. Do not wait. Call us so we can pin down which deadline applies to your case.

Question 3

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?

Accepted Answer

Case duration varies widely depending on the complexity of the injuries, the number of liable parties, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Simple cases may resolve in 3 to 6 months. Cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or multiple defendants can take 1 to 3 years.

Question 4

Should I Accept the Insurance Company's Settlement Offer?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no, at least not without consulting an attorney first. Insurance companies make initial offers that are usually far below the true value of your claim. Once you accept a settlement, you typically waive all future claims related to the accident. We strongly advise speaking with our attorneys before accepting any offer.

Question 5

What Is My Case Worth?

Accepted Answer

The value of your case depends on many factors: the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, your lost wages, your age and occupation, whether you have permanent impairment, the degree of the other party's fault, and available insurance coverage. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to call us for a free case evaluation.

Question 6

What if the Other Driver Doesn't Have Insurance?

Accepted Answer

If an uninsured or underinsured driver hits you in Nevada, we start by checking your own auto policy for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. In Nevada, your insurer must offer you UM/UIM coverage, which protects you when the at-fault driver has none or too little, and it works through your own policy. We also look for any other responsible parties or available coverage. One thing to know: if alcohol was involved, Nevada generally does not let you sue a bar, casino, or restaurant for over-serving an adult who then caused the crash, so in most drunk-driving cases the claim is against the driver. Contact us right away. These cases need prompt investigation.

Question 7

Do I Need to See a Doctor Even if I Feel Okay After an Accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Many serious injuries, including whiplash, concussion, traumatic brain injuries, and internal injuries, don't show immediate symptoms. Delaying medical care also gives the insurance company grounds to argue your injuries weren't serious or were unrelated to the accident.

Question 8

Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?

Accepted Answer

No. You are not legally required to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's insurance company, and we strongly advise against doing so before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are skilled at asking questions designed to elicit statements that minimize the insurer's liability.

Question 9

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim?

Accepted Answer

Nevada workers' compensation is a no-fault system, and you have the right to file a claim for a work injury. Your employer should not punish you for using that right. If you believe you were fired, demoted, had your hours cut, or were otherwise retaliated against because you filed, you may have a separate legal claim. Tell us what happened and we'll look at your options.

Question 10

What if My Employer Says I Wasn't Injured at Work?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the most common reasons workers' comp claims get denied. We dig into these disputes by obtaining surveillance footage, reviewing incident reports, interviewing coworkers, and working with medical experts to establish the work-related nature of your injury. Reporting on time matters here: in Nevada you should tell your employer about a work injury in writing as soon as you can, and within 7 days, using the C-1 form, then file the C-4 claim with the insurer within 90 days.

Question 11

Can I See My Own Doctor for a Workers' Comp Injury?

Accepted Answer

Under Nevada law, the insurer initially controls your medical care through an approved provider network. In some situations you may have the right to choose your treating physician. Our attorneys push for your right to appropriate, timely care, and we help if a claim gets denied. If the insurer denies your claim, you generally have 70 days from the date the decision is mailed to appeal to a Hearing Officer, so don't sit on a denial letter.

Question 12

What if I Was Partly at Fault for My Fall?

Accepted Answer

Nevada uses modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). You can still recover as long as you are not found more than 50% at fault, and your share reduces the award. For example, if you are 30% at fault on a $100,000 case, you recover $70,000. Insurance companies often try to inflate your fault percentage to shrink their payout, which is one reason it helps to have a lawyer.

Question 13

How Long After a Fall Should I Report It to the Property Owner?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the property owner or manager right away, before you leave the premises if you can. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within 24 to 72 hours. Even if you didn't report it on the spot, you may still have a viable claim, so call us to discuss.

Question 14

How Do I Know if My Doctor Made a Mistake?

Accepted Answer

Medical malpractice takes more than a bad outcome. It requires that the healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care. Signs of potential malpractice include unexpected complications after a routine procedure, a condition that worsened despite treatment, or a diagnosis later found to be wrong. Our attorneys work with medical experts to evaluate whether malpractice occurred. Keep in mind Nevada caps non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering) in medical-malpractice cases, and that cap steps up each year. For 2026 it is $590,000 per incident. Your actual medical bills and lost wages are not capped.

Question 15

What Is the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Accepted Answer

The 'standard of care' is what a reasonably competent healthcare provider with similar training and experience would have done in the same circumstances. When a provider's conduct falls significantly below what peers would consider acceptable, and that failure causes injury, there may be a valid malpractice claim.

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