How does a personal injury lawyer work? A personal injury lawyer meets with potential clients during a consultation and, from there, determines a path to justice. This path includes collecting evidence to build a claim, valuing it, and fighting for the highest compensation possible.
If you have been hurt by another party’s negligence, connect with a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from H&P Law for help.
A Personal Injury Lawyer Evaluates Your Situation
H&P Law offers free case consultations. This means you don’t take on any financial risk by reaching out to us. At the consultation, we will listen as you review the facts of your situation with us. We’ll ask you how and where your accident occurred and for details on how it happened. You’ll also tell us about your injuries and how they have affected your life.
Our attorneys then review the evidence you’ve compiled so far, such as police or medical reports, and photographs or video footage. Using this collective information and considering Nevada’s negligence laws, we can determine if you have grounds for pursuing damages.
If you do, we can give you an understanding of personal injury cases, providing an overview of the stages involved. We’ll also discuss payments. For most injury claims, our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means you don’t pay us anything unless we deliver compensation. A percentage of that compensation covers our fees.
Personal Injury Attorneys Work to Build a Strong Case
A personal injury lawyer works to compile evidence supporting your claim of negligence against the party who hurt you. H&P Law has extensive experience investigating accidents and gathering convincing and comprehensive evidence.
For motor-vehicle accidents, we will acquire police reports, traffic or security camera footage, and documentation of property damage. If your accident occurred on commercial or public property, we will get accident reports from property owners or supervisors. We can gather medical documentation, collect physical evidence from the accident site, and potentially consult with accident reconstruction engineers.
We use this evidence to show the extent of the negligent party’s fault and to protect you from unfair accusations of blame that could result in a compensation deduction. Per NRS 41.141, you must be 50% or less to blame for the accident to pursue compensation. If you hold a lower percentage of fault, your compensation undergoes a proportional reduction.
A Personal Injury Lawyer Knows How to Value Your Claim
Valuing your claim is another component of the work a personal injury lawyer does. There is no average for how much a personal injury case is worth. Specific case factors affect that amount. H&P Law will evaluate the severity of your injuries and their effects on your life. We will assess the costs of repairing or replacing damaged property.
Your physical pain, emotional suffering, and diminished quality of life also matter. We know how to put a fair dollar amount on those losses. When cases involve “conscious disregard,” “malice,” or other egregious elements, you may be entitled to punitive/exemplary damages under NRS 42.005.
Whatever the circumstances of your accident, our team of personal injury lawyers works to maximize your compensation.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Fight to Secure Compensation
The team at H&P Law comprises skilled negotiators and effective trial attorneys. Whether your case resolves through a settlement or goes to trial, we will work aggressively to get you financial justice.
Settlement Negotiations
After valuing your claim, our attorneys will send a settlement demand to the at-fault party’s representatives. Usually, the response is a counteroffer for a lower amount. The sides continue negotiating and presenting evidence until reaching a settlement agreement.
Many injury claims resolve through negotiations. You do not have to go to court to secure a settlement. Our personal injury lawyers work to settle claims to save you the stress of a lengthy trial, but we won’t encourage you to take less than you deserve just to avoid a trial.
Trial Representation
Sometimes, the other side is uncooperative. They may intentionally slow down discussions or implement other roadblocks. These are often attempts to wear you down, so you accept their low offers just to end your ordeal.
Another way our personal injury lawyers work is to help you decide if you should go to trial in your Nevada personal injury lawsuit. We can discuss the possible outcomes, explain the strength of your evidence, and let you know what to expect during the process so you can make an informed decision.
To protect your right to fight in court, you must file a personal injury claim with the court within two years, according to NRS 11.190. This deadline is one reason it’s important to connect with us quickly. We can ensure timely filing. If you think you’ve missed the statute of limitations, reach out to us for a free case review anyway. Sometimes, case circumstances allow for extensions.
You Can Trust Our Team to Work Hard for You
The personal injury attorneys at H&P Law have over 60 years of combined experience. All of that experience goes into fighting for you. We can offer you protection from insurance companies who may try to deny your injury-victim rights. Their tactics don’t work on us.
Accidents and the resulting injuries cause trauma. Part of the work we do is supporting you through your trauma. We give you compassionate support as we fight to get you the financial justice you need to face a more secure future.
Our client testimonials show we are true to our word. We want the best for you and your family. Your job is to concentrate on healing. Ours is to do the work needed to get you the most favorable claim outcome possible.
We Work for Your Best Interests
How does a personal injury lawyer work? At H&P Law, our personal injury lawyers work for your best interests. We give every client the exceptional service and representation they deserve, from the initial free consultation to the case resolution.
