If you’re wondering whether your lawyer and the insurance company can work together, the short answer would be maybe. Lawyers and insurance companies represent vastly different interests when it comes to claims. But if they never work together, how do they reach a reasonable settlement deal for everyone? One reason is that there are many …
How Long Do I Have to File a Catastrophic Personal Injury Claim?
Have you suffered catastrophic harm as a result of someone else’s fault? You can seek justice and claim financial compensation to help you manage your injury and its direct and indirect effects on your life. However, there is a time limit to filing a catastrophic personal injury claim in Nevada. Nevada state law is clear …
Can You Sue for a Semi-Truck Collision?
You recently had a semi-truck collision due to someone else’s negligence, or you know someone who experienced the same fate. Considering the extent of damage in such accidents, victims may sustain notable injuries and piling medical bills and usually experience burdensome recovery. So can you sue for a semi-truck collision and get compensated for your …
What Is the Average Settlement for a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
The average settlement for a catastrophic injury claim is $20,000 to $75,000. A catastrophic injury can change your life dramatically. The considerable amount of medical assistance such injuries require leads to formidable expenses. If the injury was caused by another person’s negligent actions, you are entitled to compensation. If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury, it’s …
What Is Nevada’s Good Samaritan Law?
Whenever an emergency situation occurs, many people act on their first instinct to help others. Unfortunately, doing so could result in serious legal consequences. Even if you were to save a person’s life, in some cases, you could be sued for negligence. That’s where Good Samaritan laws come in. Each state has its own Good …
What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is severe enough that it results in a permanent, lifelong disability. These types of injuries interfere with a person’s day-to-day activities and ability to work. Some people who experience a catastrophic injury will need around-the-clock care. At Pacific West Injury Law, we’ll fight for the financial compensation that you deserve. Types of …
How Is Negligence Determined in a Personal Injury Case?
When you suffer an injury due to the actions or inaction of another, where to start can often be a challenge. Injuries can be costly– emotionally, physically, and financially. You may be due compensation for the expenses that you incur as a direct result of your injury if the other party’s negligence caused your injury. …
How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Each personal injury claim has underlying facts and circumstances that add to and detract from its value, making it impossible to place an exact amount on your claim. However, your Las Vegas personal injury attorney can review the facts of your case and provide a rough, ballpark estimate of what you might receive for compensation …