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Get Medical Attention And Get Well
We Can Handle Your Claim
Steps To Take After A Serious Injury
Immediate Investigation
Personal Injury Liability & How It Works In Nevada
Getting Maximum Financial Compensation
Getting Past The Insurance Companies
Our Attorneys Get Results
Contact Us
FAQ & Answers about Nevada Personal Injuries

If you have been in a serious accident and it wasn’t your fault, wouldn’t you like to know that you won’t have to pay the consequences for the rest of your life? At Ladah Law, PLLC, we understand how you feel. With decades of experience representing injured victims, we know the challenges that people and families are dealing with after a major accident.

Immediately after an accident, when you find yourself under good medical attention and no longer afraid for your life; your anxiety may turn to your family, job, and many other responsibilities. You may ask yourself, “What is going to happen now?” Our Nevada personal injury attorneys are here to help guide you through the personal injury claims process.

You deserve personalized attention from an attorney who is fully invested in your case. Whether it’s a serious Vegas car accident or any other type of personal injury, the top-rated legal team at the Ladah Law Firm is ready to get started on your case right away. Call us now or send us a message directly online to set up your free, no-obligation initial consultation.

Your Medical Needs Always Come First: Relax And Get Well After The Accident

The first thing you need to focus on is getting well. All serious injuries require immediate medical attention. Getting care from a qualified physician will ensure that your health and well-being are protected. In addition, you will only be in a position to bring a successful legal claim if you have medical records to support your injuries.

We want to make sure you are in the best place to improve your health. Anxiety and stress will slow down your recovery. That is where having an experienced and knowledgeable Nevada personal injury attorney in your corner as soon as possible is good for both your physical and financial recovery. We take the worry out of your situation by addressing your present and future needs.

We Handle the Full Range of Personal Injury Claims in Nevada

The Ladah Law Firm is exclusively focused on personal injury law. Our attorneys are prepared to be by your side, every step of the way. With decades of collective experience in personal injury law, we have recovered more than $150 million in financial compensation for victims and their families. Our Nevada personal injury attorneys handle the full range of personal injury claims. If you are looking for a top-rated Nevada personal injury attorney or an injury lawyer in Las Vegas specifically, Ladah Law Firm is here as a reliable resource. No case is too big or too complex for our attorneys. A non-exhaustive list of personal injury claims we handle in Nevada includes:

  • Car accidents;
  • Pedestrian collisions;
  • Motorcycle accidents;
  • Bike injuries;
  • Large truck accidents;
  • Premises liability claims;
  • Product liability lawsuits;
  • Medical malpractice lawsuits;
  • Catastrophic injury cases; and
  • Wrongful death lawsuits.

Our Nevada personal injury lawyers will not let you fall behind the defense or the insurance company. As soon as you reach out to our Las Vegas office for a free initial consultation, we are ready to get started right away—conducting a comprehensive investigation to gather all of the evidence that you need to prove fault and maximize your financial recovery. Above all else, our Nevada personal injury lawyers are focused on getting justice, accountability, and full compensation for our clients.

Four Steps to Take After a Suffering Serious Injury in Nevada

Dealing with a serious injury is always stressful. Whether you were involved in a traffic collision, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident, it is crucial that you know what to do to protect your health, well-being, and ability to recover financial compensation. Here are four key steps that you should take after any serious accident in Nevada:

  • Get Medical Attention: Severe injuries always require emergency medical attention. A moderate or mild injury should be evaluated as soon as possible. You need to get professional medical attention after an accident.
  • Report the Accident: If you were injured due to the negligence of another party, the accident should be reported. A car accident should be reported to law enforcement. An injury at a Nevada business should be reported to the property owner. Reporting an accident establishes a paper trail and serves as a form of notification.
  • Secure Evidence: To the best of your ability, it is a good idea to try to secure relevant evidence at the scene of an accident. Take photographs, get contact details for witnesses, and record any other information that seems relevant.
  • Consult With a Lawyer: You do not have to go through the claims process all by yourself. The sooner you have a top Nevada personal injury attorney on your side, the better position you will be in to get justice, accountability, and full financial compensation.

Your Accident Requires an Immediate Investigation

One of the biggest mistakes that you can make after a serious accident is waiting to initiate the claims process. Liability in a personal injury case is based on fault. To hold a defendant legally liable for your injuries, you need to prove their negligence. Without an in-depth and competent investigation, important evidence can be lost. At Ladah Law Firm, our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers are always ready to hit the ground running.

You should be able to focus on your health, your recovery, and your family. We focus on the details of your accident, gathering evidence and information to help with your case. Having access to all of the information of your accident, your personal injuries, and your medical situation will help us to provide a rebuttal to the claims by the insurance company regarding your settlement. In comprehensively investigating your accident, our Nevada personal injury attorneys will gather all of the evidence you need to prove liability.

Personal Injury Liability and How it Works In Nevada

Liability is Based on Negligence

To hold a defendant or insurance carrier responsible for an accident in Nevada, a claimant/plaintiff must prove liability. For the most part, personal injury claims are brought under the legal theory of negligence. Under the most simple definition, negligence is the “failure to take proper care in doing something.” A party whose negligent actions or inactions caused an accident can be held liable for the resulting injuries.

The Specific Circumstances Always Matter

What counts as negligence depends entirely on the specific circumstances of the case. You need to determine what duty of care the defendant owed the victim and why/how they breached that obligation. For example, a driver may be negligent for speeding, driving recklessly, or violating a traffic law. Alternatively, a business or property owner may be negligent for failing to address a safety hazard on the premises.

Nevada is a Comparative Negligence State

Nevada uses a comparative negligence standard. Under N.R.S. § 41-141, each party to an accident will be held liable for their “share” of the negligence. An injured victim deemed partially at fault for their own accident may still be entitled to bring a claim, but their total compensation may be reduced. Every serious accident in Nevada requires an in-depth investigation to determine exactly what happened and why it happened.

As an example of comparative negligence, imagine that a person suffered $20,000 in damages after a slip and fall accident in Nevada. If the business is found at-fault for 100 percent of the accident, the victim could hold them liable for 100 percent of the damages ($20,000). However, if the victim was found to be 20 percent at-fault for their own slip and fall accident—perhaps because they were running in an interior hallway—they would be liable for one-fifth of their own damages ($4,000).

You Deserve the Maximum Financial Compensation

  • Emergency medical treatment;
  • Medical bills and related costs;
  • Rehabilitative therapies;
  • Lost wages;
  • Loss of earning potential;
  • Pain and suffering;
  • Emotional distress;
  • Permanent scarring or impairment; and
  • Wrongful death of a family member.

Insurance Companies Make the Claims Process Difficult

Personal injury cases are often defended by big insurance carriers. One of the challenges that injured victims face after an accident is navigating the insurance claims process. In essence, an insurance company is a roadblock. While they have legal responsibilities to act in a fair and good-faith manner, they are not neutral parties. Unfortunately, these corporations are focused on their profits, not on what is best for you and your family. Here are five tips for dealing with insurance adjusters and insurance companies after a serious accident:

  • 1. Do Not Give a Recorded Statement: Insurance adjusters are trained to get people talking after an accident. The more you say, the more likely that they can find something that can be used against you to reduce the value of your case. You are not required to give a recorded statement immediately after an accident.
  • 2. Never Admit/Accept Fault for an Accident: An insurance adjuster may try to pressure you into accepting full or partial fault for an accident. Do not admit fault. It is simply not your job to figure out who bears the liability for an accident. Let your Nevada personal injury attorney deal with questions of fault. You should focus on your health.
  • 3. Request Communications in Writing: To the extent that you communicate with an insurance company, it is a best practice to get all correspondence in writing or confirmed in writing. By getting everything in writing, you will reduce the risk of miscommunication leading to a dispute.
  • 4. Avoiding Signing a Full Release for Your Medical Records: After an accident, an insurance company has a right to review certain relevant medical records—but not your entire medical history. In many cases, insurers try to get people to sign over their entire medical records. Be careful: They may be looking for an excuse to pin some of your injuries on a pre-existing condition. Talk to a lawyer before you sign anything.
  • 5. Work Through a Nevada Personal Injury Lawyer: When dealing with large insurance companies, the best practice is simple: Work through an experienced personal injury attorney. A lawyer who has dealt with major insurance companies will know how to make sure that your rights are protected.

With former insurance company defense lawyers on our team, we know exactly what the insurance company is going to do to defend your case. Using our unique experience and knowledge of the process, our Nevada personal injury attorneys will walk you through every step of the insurance claims process. Do not get stressed out about dealing with insurance adjusters: We will take the burden off of you.

Why You Can Trust Our Nevada Personal Injury Attorneys for Results

We understand how stressful, confusing, and traumatic it can be to deal with the aftermath of a major accident. With many decades of personal injury experience, our law firm advocates for our clients with empathy, care, and the top level of professional skill. You are never just another case file. You matter and you deserve an attorney who will put time and resources into your case. With Ladah Law Firm, you will get:

  • A Free Consultation and You Only Pay When We Win: After suffering a major injury, you do not need any more bills to pay. Our mission is to put money into your pocket, not take anything else out of it. During a free, no-commitment initial consultation, our Nevada personal injury attorneys will conduct a comprehensive review of your case. There are no upfront or out-of-pocket fees for our services. We handle injury & accident claims on contingency. Our lawyers get paid when you get paid.
  • Your Case Deserves Personal Attention: Every personal injury claim carries its own unique set of facts and circumstances. One of the many things that set our law firm apart is our focus on client service. We don’t forget that your Nevada personal injury case has your name on it. That is why we work to get the settlement you will want and need today, tomorrow, and into the future. It is all about you.
  • We Will Keep You Informed Through Your Nevada Injury: We understand the frustration you may feel during the process of negotiating with the insurance company or even going to trial. That is why we keep you informed at every step so you feel part of the process, understanding the reasons for every move. We even give you our cell numbers in case you have questions during off-hours and want to give us a call.
  • Certified Personal Injury Specialists: Our founding attorney Ramzy Ladah is one of a limited number of Board-Certified personal injury specialists in Nevada. With an exclusive focus on personal injury law, our firm is committed to providing the best representation to clients.
  • Trial-Tested Lawyers With a Proven Record of Success: With experience in personal injury litigation and personal injury settlement, we have a proven record of success. We have recovered more than $150 million in financial compensation for injured victims in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.

Call Our Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers for Immediate Assistance

At Ladah Law Firm, our Nevada personal injury attorneys have the skills, knowledge, and experience to protect your rights. We handle the full range of personal injury claims. If you or someone you care about was hurt in an accident, we can help. Contact our law firm now for a free, strictly private case evaluation: 702-570-2039. From our office in Las Vegas, we handle personal injury claims throughout the entire State of Nevada.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Nevada Personal Injuries

What is the Statute of Limitations in a Nevada Personal Injury Claim?

To file a personal injury lawsuit, you must take action before the statute of limitations expires. In Nevada, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Notably, motor vehicle accident claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. There are some limited exceptions to the rule. For example, product liability claims are governed by a three-year statute of limitations. Do not wait to get started with your case: Call an experienced Nevada personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

How Much Personal Injury Compensation Can I Expect to Recover?

Your financial recovery will depend on several different factors. First and foremost, you must prove liability. An injured victim can only hold a defendant/insurer responsible for their accident if they can establish fault. After proving liability, you must document your damages. With very few exceptions, a personal injury settlement or personal injury verdict in Nevada is designed to be “compensatory”—meaning your recovery will be proportional to your damages. An experienced Nevada personal injury lawyer will help you build a strong, well-supported case to maximize your compensation.

What Should I Do If the Insurance Adjuster Calls Me?

As a general rule, you should avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster after a serious accident. Ultimately, the goal of the insurance adjuster is to protect the best interests of their employer—the insurance company wants to deny you compensation or pay less to settle your case. You have the right to deal with insurance adjusters through your Nevada personal injury attorney.

What Happens If I Am Partially At-Fault for My Own Accident?

In Nevada, most personal injury claims fall under the state’s comparative negligence standard. You can still recover compensation even if you are partially at-fault for your own accident—but your recovery will be reduced proportionally to your degree of blame. It is crucial that you protect yourself from an unfair finding of partial liability. Our Las Vegas, NV personal injury lawyers will protect your rights.

Can I Afford to Hire a Top Nevada Personal Injury Attorney?

Yes. Regardless of your current financial situation, you can afford to hire the top personal injury attorney in Nevada. At Ladah Law Firm, we represent injured victims and their families on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs. There are no out-of-pocket fees. Our Nevada personal injury lawyers only get paid when you get paid. With more than $150 million in compensation secured for injured victims, we are confident in our ability to get you results.

Is Downtown Las Vegas Safe?

Crime is always a concern for those visiting any city, and Las Vegas is no exception. Millions of people visit our city each year, though most focus on the Strip, which features the city’s most iconic casinos. But downtown Las Vegas has also boomed in popularity over the past 20 years, continuing to draw more and more people.

We’ve written about the overall safety of Las Vegas but what about the downtown area specifically? Although this area has undergone a renaissance of sorts, there are still causes of concern.

What if I Can't Go to Work Because of My Injuries?

If your injuries are severe enough that they prevent you from working then you should take time off of work. It is important that your medical providers are given enough information about your injuries so that they can fully and properly document those injuries. Once they recognize and document the severity of your injuries, they may recommend that you take time off of work. This recommendation should be documented in order to provide corroborating evidence of your need to take time off of work. Such documentation will be used at trial in order to prove that your lost time from work, and the associated lost wages, were reasonable and necessary.