Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits
Las Vegas, Nevada
Spinal cord injury
If your accident resulted in a spinal cord injury and you believe that somebody's negligence or carelessness was a cause of your accident, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We don't charge for consultations.
The effects of a spinal cord injury could be devastating. It often requires lengthy and expensive medical treatment and long-term care.
Our law firm successfully settled several spinal cord injury lawsuits in the last few years and got seven-figure compensation for the accident victims.
We serve clients in Las Vegas and other cities in Nevada.
Where the spinal cord injuries happen
The spinal cord injury often happens after motor-vehicle accidents - a car collision or accidents involving motorcycles, trucks, semi-trucks, and RV vehicles. Other places where the accident can result in a spinal cord injury may be:
• Slip and falls/trip and falls
• Falling down the stairs
• Sport-related accidents
• Falling off the roof accidents
• Construction accidents
Who is liable?
In Las Vegas and other Nevada cities, the party responsible for an accident is financially liable for all damages. It includes all medical bills (past, present, future), compensation for lost wages, pain and sufferings, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.
What is the average settlement for a spinal cord injury?
Each accident is unique, and one size fits all doesn't work for injury compensation claims. After the spinal cord injury, the settlement usually depends on the victim's dollar amount of medical bills (past, present, future) and if the victim requires permanent long-term care. The liable party's maximum insurance limit also plays an essential role in a settlement.
The spinal cord injury compensation was in seven figures for the cases our law firm handled.
Time limits to file a lawsuit
With a few exceptions, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Nevada is two (2) years from the accident date. Spinal cord injury accidents fall into that category.
How does a spinal cord injury attorney get paid?
We take all spinal cord injury claims on a contingency basis, which means for you - if we cannot get your settlement money, then we don't get paid, and you don't owe us anything.
If you were partially at fault
Nevada is a modified comparative negligence state. It means that the plaintiff can file an accident compensation claim with all other at-fault parties as long as the plaintiff was less than 51% responsible for the accident. This rule applies to spinal cord injury lawsuits.
Can you re-open an old spinal cord injury claim in Nevada?
Yes. Under Nevada law, you can re-open an old injury case if 1) you signed a release form without an attorney reviewing it and 2) within 60 days of the date of an accident. It includes all spinal cord injury accidents. Many restrictions apply to re-opening an old liability claim in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities. For more info, see NRS 10.185 or call our office.
How long does it take to settle a spinal cord injury case in Las Vegas?
Spinal cord injury lawsuits can be very complex and may take many years to settle. Can the attorney speed up the process? Yes, but it usually means you will get a smaller settlement. If you want to know how long it will take to settle your case, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our attorney, who handles spinal cord injuries.
When multiple defendants involved
With multiple parties being found liable for an accident, it may take longer to settle the case. The good part - Nevada law allows you to file a lawsuit against some or all of the defendants responsible for the accident that caused a spinal cord injury. Also, under Nevada law, if multiple victims were involved, all victims who filed a claim must be compensated for damages.
Challenges of spinal cord injury lawsuits
• One of the biggest challenges is calculating future damages and the cost of future treatment. Often the attorney who handles the case brings orthopedics, neurologists, physical therapists, psychologists, economists, and other expert witnesses to help calculate the cost of future treatments and, in some cases, the cost of long-term care.
• Hit and run accidents present another big challenge for attorneys, especially when the driver who caused an accident flees the scene.
• Accidental shooting cases could be challenging when the negligent person has no insurance.
• Finally, calculating the monetary compensation for past lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress caused by accident, and the loss of the victim's contribution to their household could also be challenging.
Beware of social media
Don't discuss your spinal cord injury accident on social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, and others). Your friends are not the ONLY people who read your posts and comments - the insurance adjusters and insurance investigators read it too. So, try to keep your posts on social media to a minimum.
We can help
The attorneys at Heshmati & Associates have the experience and expertise to handle the most complicated spinal cord injury lawsuits. While no attorney can reverse the accident's tragic events, we can help you negotiate a full and fair compensation to pay for your medical bills and other costs.
If you suffered a spinal cord injury from an accident, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our attorney for personal injury.
The initial consultation is always free.
We represent clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, Clark County, and Nevada.
Home visit request
We will come to you if you cannot visit our office because of your spinal cord injury. When you call, ask to schedule a home or hospital visit with our lawyer for personal injury.
Last updated on February 3, 2024.
