Knee Injury Claims & Settlements
Las Vegas, Nevada
Knee Injury Accident Claims
If your accident resulted in a severe knee injury, and the accident happened in Las Vegas or another city in Nevada, call us immediately at 702-432-1000 to speak with our personal injury attorney directly. We don't charge for consultations.
We can help you get compensated for your medical bills and other damages.
Where do knee injuries happen?
The knee injury from falling can happen anywhere.
Often, knee injuries happen during motor-vehicle accidents. Playing competitive sports (football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, rugby), or falling down the stairs are other places where a person can get a knee injury. Some knee injury accidents occurred in the workplace.
And sometimes, a knee injury accident is just an accident.
Who is liable for a knee injury accident?
Often the knee injury accidents result from somebody's negligence or carelessness. Under Nevada law, the negligent party (or their insurance) is financially liable for all costs. The injury compensation includes:
• The cost of medical treatment (past, present, future).
• Compensation for lost wages (past, present, and future).
• Pain and suffering.
• The loss of enjoyment of life.
• Other damages.
Do I need an attorney to get a knee injury settlement?
Yes. Medical treatment costs can be very high, and you may need money to pay for your medical bills and other expenses. If somebody's negligence caused an accident, if you are not capable of working due to your injury and lost your income, you need to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to negotiate a full and fair settlement for you.
Without the attorney, you may end up getting only partial compensation.
Time limits to bring a case
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Nevada is generally limited to two (2) years. It includes knee injury claims. There are some exceptions to this rule.
Can I re-open my old knee injury claim in Las Vegas?
Yes, but many restrictions apply to re-opening a previously closed accident claim. A knee injury victim can re-open an already settled case if a) they signed a release without an attorney and b) within 60 days of the accident.
How do attorneys get paid for knee injury litigation?
Our law firm attorneys work on a contingency basis. It means that there are no fees or costs involved to you unless we get monetary compensation negotiating your case or during the trial.
How much should I settle for a knee injury?
The settlement amount after your knee injury depends on how severe the damage is, how much treatment (past, present, future) is required, the dollar amount of lost wages (also, past, present, or future), pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. The maximum insurance coverage per accident also plays a critical role in calculating injury compensation.
One size fits all approach doesn't work in knee injury accident claims. If you want to know what settlement to expect in your specific situation, call us and ask to speak with our attorney, who handles knee injuries. We can provide you with recommendations tailored to your situation when we know your case's specifics. We don't charge for consultations.
Knee injury after slip and fall
If your slip and fall accident resulted in a knee injury, if the accident happened in a commercial space (shopping mall, apartment or condominium complex, Las Vegas hotel, and casino), contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with the insurance company. Any business has a responsibility to keep their business establishment safe. If they didn't fulfill their obligation and the accident happened on their premises, they can be sued for damages.
Knee injury after a car collision
In general, after an auto accident, the at-fault driver is financially liable for all damages up to the policy limits. Suppose the at-fault driver insurance is not enough to compensate for your medical bills and other costs. In that case, you can file an injury claim against your auto insurance, assuming you have uninsured or underinsured coverage. Even if you are partially at fault, you still are entitled to compensation because Nevada is a comparative negligence state.
So, if your car accident, bus accident, bicycle accident, or pedestrian accident resulted in a severe knee injury, seek medical help first. And then contact a personal injury attorney. We invite you to call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
Knee injury in sports
Knee injuries in sports, especially playing basketball, soccer, or football, are common. Furthermore, it's possible to have permanent damage after a traumatic knee injury, especially if it was a repeated injury.
The victim of a basketball, soccer, or football knee injury can file a liability claim against coaches for encouraging aggressive behavior, the individual player who caused damage and violated specific safety rules, or youth leagues for not explaining the game's real danger to the parents. A liability waiver can make a sports injury claim challenging, but it is not the end of the matter. Often these waivers are defective and can't be enforced in court.
Knee injury on a job
Sometimes, after the knee injury that happened on a job, the employer can offer you worker compensation, especially when the third-party company is at-fault. Be aware that worker compensation and personal injury claims are not the same things.
The worker comp doesn't include compensation for pain and suffering, disability, or employer negligence that caused your injury. Usually, the worker compensation comprises only some of your lost wages and reimbursement for your medical bills.
Filing a liability claim against your employer or third-party responsible for the accident could be financially more rewarding than getting a worker comp. However, there are cases when the injured person cannot wait and needs money immediately to pay everyday bills. In these cases, getting worker compensation is their only option because it may take a long time to settle a personal injury claim.
Keep in mind that the amount of worker compensation is NOT set in stone. It can also be negotiated.
We can help
The attorneys at Heshmati & Associates helped many accident victims to get fair and full compensation for their knee injury to pay for medical bills and other damages.
Call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your situation.
Your consultation will be free and informative.
We represent clients injured in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, Clark County, and throughout the surrounding areas of Nevada.
We also represent many tourists who got injured while vacationing in Nevada.
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Last updated on January 31, 2024.
