Although the law does not require a victim to retain the assistance of an attorney, having one advocating for you greatly increases your chance of being successful in recovering the full compensation you deserve. Some of the things an attorney can assist with includes:

• Determining who all the at-fault parties are: In many cases, it is obvious who the liable party is, however, there are also many types of personal injury cases where the answer to that question is not always so simple. One example of this is a truck accident. Even if the truck driver is the one who caused the accident, that doesn’t mean he or she is the only one liable for the victim’s injuries. Other potential parties are the trucking company the driver works for, the company responsible for maintaining and repairing the truck, or the truck manufacturer if there was a defective part.
• Collect evidence and build your case: In order to be successful in a personal injury lawsuit, a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas, NV has to show that the other party was indeed negligent and that negligence caused the accident resulting in your injuries. This means collecting the evidence that will prove the case. There are different types of evidence that can be used in accident cases, such as witness statements, photographs, maintenance records, surveillance videos, electronic log records, medical records, and more. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the attorney may even use testimony from an accident reconstructionist, medical expert, or other professional to help prove the case.
• Negotiate a settlement or litigate: The majority of personal injury lawsuits are settled before they ever reach trial. Litigation is expensive and neither side wants to spend that kind of money if they can instead reach a fair and just settlement amount. Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance to make sure you receive full compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. Negotiations may also include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional anguish, permanent disability, scarring, and any other losses you have suffered. If the insurance company refuses to negotiate or refuses to offer a fair settlement, then the case will go to trial and your attorney will argue your case to a jury or judge, representing your best interests.

In Nevada, if a victim is injured in an accident or incident caused by another party’s negligence and that injury causes them economic and/or noneconomic losses, they are entitled to pursue legal action against the alleged at-fault party in order to recoup compensation for those losses. In a perfect world, the at-fault party and their insurance company would reimburse the victim for the full amount of their losses without any type of pushback or negative response. Unfortunately, insurance companies are in the business to make money, and any time they have to pay out damages, that cuts into their profits. This is why any victim who has been injured in an accident should contact a personal injury claims attorney Las Vegas, NV clients recommend for legal assistance.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else, do not go it alone. Contact Eric Roy Law Firm to schedule a free consultation with a Las Vegas, NV personal injury claims attorney. We will evaluate your case and determine what legal recourse you may have for your losses. Call our office today.