If you have been in a car accident, you may wonder whether you need to hire a car accident attorney. Not every car accident warrants the need to hire an attorney. But if you have suffered an injury, then yes, you should consult with a\u00a0Las Vegas personal injury attorney\u00a0<\/b>with a record of success in Las Vegas car accident cases right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Car accidents that appear to be minor at first can later prove to be complicated. When an accident occurs, you may be in shock and unaware of any injuries. Such injuries may take time to appear and when they do, they can cause severe pain and further complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You will want to get experienced legal representation if your injuries are severe and resulted in emergency medical care, hospitalization, and left you unable to work.<\/p>\n
It is necessary to remember that if you were hit by someone else, it is their insurance company that handles your claim and that insurance company\u2019s goal is to pay the least compensation possible, regardless of the extent of your injuries. Sometimes, the other party involved in the accident will dispute who\u2019s to blame. These situations can and do arise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without an experienced\u00a0car accident lawyer<\/b>, you might not be aware of all of your rights to compensation.<\/p>\n
Pacific West Injury Law has successfully handled all types of car accidents and injuries in Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
At Pacific West Injury Law, our\u00a0Las Vegas car accident lawyers\u00a0<\/b>know how to effectively deal with attorneys and insurers of the at-fault party who try to deny your claim or reduce the claim value significantly.\u00a0<\/p>\nHow Do You Prove Liability in a Car Crash?<\/h3>\n
In any car accident claim against an at-fault party, you need to establish the following four main elements to prove that they are liable for your damages:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Defendant (the at-fault party) owed you a reasonable duty of care.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Defendant breached their duty of care.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The breach of duty by the Defendant caused the accident.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The accident caused compensable damages that may include physical injury, pain and injury, mental anguish, emotional distress, lost wages, loss of quality of life, and property damage.<\/p>\n
To get the most out of your car accident case, you would want to provide your lawyer with as many details of your unfortunate accident and as much evidence as possible. Such details and evidence may include:<\/p>\n
You will also need to present evidence to prove your economic damages. Such evidence may include:<\/p>\n
Coordinating communication between your doctors and your lawyers is essential to ensure that they have the medical details about your case that can help determine your settlement. At Pacific West Injury Law, we regularly hire and consult accident reconstruction experts who are needed to determine the origin and the cause of the accident.<\/p>\n
We are also known to refer clients to doctors who specialize in injury cases and can better assist them with their injuries, and we are also versed in documenting evidence succinctly.<\/p>\n
Yes. Nevada is a \u201cmodified comparative fault\u201d state.<\/p>\n
Nevada Revised Statutes 41.141 establishes modified comparative fault in Nevada negligence cases.<\/p>\n
Under the modified comparative fault rule, your total recovery will be reduced by the percentage you are deemed to have contributed to the occurrence of the accident. For example, if your total recovery is $2,000,000 and your actions or inactions were deemed to have contributed 25% to the accident, then your recovery is $1,500,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 50% Bar Rule<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The modified comparative fault rule will only apply if you are less than 50% at fault for the accident. If you hold 50% or more of the fault, you won\u2019t be able to recover any damages.<\/p>\n
If you think you cannot afford to hire a leading\u00a0Las Vegas car accident lawyer,<\/b>\u00a0think again. Most law firms, like Pacific West Injury Law, work on a contingency fee basis. You are not required to pay any upfront fees or costs.<\/p>\n
We receive a percentage of your final settlement or verdict amount only if we obtain a favorable verdict for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the highly unlikely event that we cannot obtain compensation for you, you owe us nothing. So, you have nothing to lose and so much to gain by working with Pacific West Injury Law.<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness or negligence of someone else in\u00a0Las Vegas, Henderson, or North Las Vegas<\/b>, you deserve to be adequately compensated for the injuries suffered and other damages. Contact Pacific West Injury Law for a free, no-obligation case consultation with an experienced\u00a0accident lawyer in Las Vegas\u00a0<\/b>to find out how to properly protect your interests and rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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