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Slip and Fall Lawyer Explains: Claims and Settlements for Slip and Fall. Las Vegas, Nevada.

If you got hurt in a slip and fall accident in Las Vegas or Nevada and required hospitalization, if your injuries interfere with your ability to work, and you suffered intense pain and emotional distress, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your situation.

We helped many slip and fall accident victims get their full and fair compensation to pay for their medical bills and other damages.

We represent accident victims in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities.

What is a slip and fall accident?

A slip and fall accident becomes a personal injury case when the business fails to keep its property safe.

These accidents can happen for various reasons and in many different locations. Still, all slip and fall accidents that become lawsuits have one thing in common: the business that manages the premises was negligent.

Liability

Any business must inspect the premises on a reasonable basis.

When there is a hazardous condition on the ground, the business must put a sign and warn customers and patrons. When they fail to do this, and someone gets hurt - that business owner is liable.

Where do slip and fall accidents happen?

In Las Vegas, lawyers frequently encounter numerous slip and fall incidents occurring in a variety of locations, including:

Common injuries from slip and fall accidents in Las Vegas

Back, ankle, and wrist injuries are most common after the slip and fall accident because a person is trying to catch themselves from hitting the ground. Sometimes, a person will hit their head, which could lead to many health problems.

The slip and fall injuries often take a long time to heal and require expensive medical treatment.

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How long do you have to report a slip and fall accident?

A person should make a statement or complete an incident report on the same day as the accident. The only reason why a person wouldn't do this is when they are transported directly to the hospital.

Falling downstairs injury

Falling down the stairs is a separate category of slip and fall accidents. Many factors can contribute to these accidents: loose carpeting, inadequate lighting, broken handrails, uneven or improper length and height of the stairs, rugs, toys, or clothing on the floor.

If you fell down the stairs in a Las Vegas hotel, restaurant, nightclub, or department store, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case. We are here to help.

The average settlement for slip and fall injury in Las Vegas

In Nevada, settlement amounts can vary tremendously. Some accident victims get injury compensation in five, six, or even seven figures. The settlement amount depends on the victim's medical bills and if long-term medical treatment is required. When the accident results in permanent disability, accident compensation is very high. The maximum insurance coverage of the liable party also plays a vital role and directly affects the settlement amount. Simply put, the money must be available somewhere to receive a large settlement.

How long do slip and fall settlements take?

Each case is different. In Nevada, a slip and fall accident may take 3 - 4 months or a few years to settle. When multiple liable parties are involved, it may take longer to determine who is responsible and to what degree.

If you are partly at fault

Nevada uses comparative negligence rules, which means that even if you are partly at fault (less than 51%), you are still entitled to compensation to pay for your medical bills and other damages. Call our office and ask to speak with a slip and fall lawyer for further information.

How to file a slip and fall claim

• First, report an accident to the premises owner. If the accident happened in a hotel, report your accident to a hotel manager. If your accident occurred in a Las Vegas nightclub, report the accident to the nightclub manager.

• Second, get the names of witnesses and take pictures of the area where your accident occurred. Did the premises have loose carpeting, inadequate lighting, broken handrails, or uneven floors? Having photos of an accident area would help to prove it.

• Third, save all bills for your hospital visits and the medical treatments you received.

• Fourth, contact a slip and fall lawyer with experience handling similar accidents. We invite you to call us to discuss your case.

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Should I get a lawyer?

A person doesn't need a slip and fall lawyer, but the outcome will be different with one versus without one. Hiring a lawyer shows the victim is serious and should be taken seriously. A lawyer knows the rules for preserving evidence and calculating fair pain and suffering compensation. A slip and fall lawyer will also provide an impartial opinion of the facts of the case and whether filing a lawsuit is worth the time and money necessary to win the lawsuit.

When the victim has prior injuries

Pre-existing injuries will affect your settlement. You are still entitled to accident compensation, but it may lead to a smaller payment in some cases. For further information, contact our office.

Can you re-open a case?

Yes, but many restrictions apply to re-opening an accident claim after receiving payment. In Nevada, if you received a settlement and signed the release of liability form within 30 days of the accident without the aid of an attorney, you can re-open a case. NRS 10.185 explains the details of this law.

How does a slip and fall lawyer get paid?

We take all trip, slip and fall claims on a contingency basis, which means that if we cannot get your settlement money, we don't get paid, and you don't owe us anything.

We can help

Since 2010, our office has handled hundreds of liability claims caused by trip, slip and fall accidents.

To discuss your case, call our office at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a slip and fall lawyer.

We can help you get money to pay for your medical expenses and get compensation for other damages.

Your first consultation with us is free.

Walk-ins are welcome!

We serve the greater Las Vegas area of southern Nevada. It includes Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Clark County, and North Las Vegas.

Last updated on March 1, 2024.

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Las Vegas, NV 89101-6903

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