Personal Injury Lawyer Arbuckle Drive, Summerlin

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer — Protecting Bikers’ Rights

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, our team can help. A motorcycle accident claim is often more complex than a car accident claim. Unfortunately, courts and insurers tend to view motorcyclists as reckless and irresponsible. Even if you weren’t at fault, they may try to devalue your claim, or deny it entirely.

Our team is deeply familiar with these tactics, and we fight for injured motorcyclists to receive the compensation they deserve.

Truck Accident Attorney — Holding Big Companies Accountable

Truck accidents are also generally more complex. Truckers often drive fatigued, and some trucking companies push their drivers to ignore laws and regulations about breaks. 

In a truck accident, there are also many potentially liable parties, including the trucking company, the trucker, the loading company, and repair shops. We’re prepared to fight the big trucking companies, and strive to secure the truck accident settlement you deserve.

Slip-And-Fall Lawyer  — Premises Liability In Arbuckle Drive

Slipping and falling on a wet floor or sidewalk might not sound like a big deal. Unfortunately, countless people suffer devastating injuries from slips and falls every year, and there are more types of slip-and-fall injury than many realize. We understand how to prove the negligence of a property owner in these cases to maximize your chances of securing fair compensation.

Additional Personal Injury Cases We Handle In Arbuckle Drive

Unfortunately, accidents aren’t the only way to sustain an injury. Our attorneys also handle cases like these:

Wrongful Death Claims

If you have lost a loved one because someone else was negligent, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. However, under Nevada law, only certain people may pursue wrongful death claims:

• The surviving spouse or domestic partner has first priority
• Surviving children may file if there is no spouse/domestic partner
• Parents may file if there is no spouse, partner, or children
• If no other family members can file a claim, the right to file goes to the next closest family member
• If no family members can file, the deceased person’s estate representative may file a lawsuit

Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit allows you to recover the same types of compensation you could receive from a personal injury lawsuit, including medical expenses, and compensation for pain and suffering. You also can be compensated for burial and funeral expenses.

Medical Malpractice

Doctors owe their patients a substantial duty of care. If you suffer a serious injury because a doctor or other medical professional breaches that duty of care by failing to act like most reasonable, competent practitioners would, you may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Not every medical error constitutes medical malpractice, though. These are a few examples of common forms of malpractice:

• Failing to diagnose something most doctors would have been able to
• Making major surgical errors
• Prescribing contraindicated medication or making another serious medication mistake

If you are the victim of medical malpractice, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the doctor. In many cases, injuries from medical malpractice are not curable, so the money from a settlement probably won’t be able to “fix” the injury.

However, many injuries from malpractice do require ongoing care. A settlement can help you afford that care, and it can also compensate you for continuing pain, loss of quality of life, and other intangible losses.

Medical malpractice cases have a reputation for being very hard to win. While there’s no way to guarantee a medical malpractice lawsuit will be successful, hiring a personal injury lawyer with significant experience with malpractice cases can be very helpful.

Catastrophic Injury Cases

Catastrophic injuries are injuries that lead to death, or permanent functional disability. Some catastrophic injuries may cause a serious temporary functional disability, but eventually heal. These injuries include the following:

• Serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain bleeds
• Severe internal bleeding
• Major burns

In any injury case, having strong legal representation is important. However, if you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury, having the right representation is even more important. Insurance companies primarily value their own profits, so they try to avoid paying claims when possible, and they especially avoid paying large claims.

Catastrophic injuries often involve extremely high medical bills. The more expensive your claim, the harder the insurance company is likely to fight. You need an experienced lawyer who isn’t afraid to go up against an insurer and defend your rights.

Workers’ Compensation

Like most states, Nevada requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is an insurance policy that pays for medical care, and partially replaces lost wages if an employee gets hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation was created so injured employees could recover the financial compensation they needed without having to file personal injury lawsuits.

Unlike personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims are based on a “no-fault” system. This means that if you get hurt at work, you don’t have to prove that your employer was negligent — you just need to prove the injury or illness is related to your job.

Unfortunately, the fact that workers’ compensation is a no-fault system does not always mean claims are easily approved. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you should speak with a qualified workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. If you prefer, you can also ask an attorney to help you put together your claim from the very beginning. 

Car Accident Statistics In Arbuckle Drive

Last year, there were roughly 20,000 car accidents (including accidents between pedestrians or cyclists and vehicles) in the Arbuckle Drive neighborhood. Many of these accidents resulted in serious injuries.

Driving carefully is important, but unfortunately, even being the safest driver in the world can’t 100% protect you from being hurt in a crash. These are some of the most common causes of car accidents in Arbuckle Drive and elsewhere:

• Speeding or reckless driving
• Failure to yield (to another vehicle, a bike, or a pedestrian)
• Driving while texting or otherwise distracted
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

If you have been injured in a car accident in Arbuckle Drive, remember that filing a car accident lawsuit does not benefit only you. As more negligent drivers are held accountable, other drivers will likely think twice before getting behind the wheel, and that might just save someone’s life.

What To Do After An Accident In Arbuckle Drive

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know the disconcerting feeling that happens immediately after. You might be dazed or panicked, and in either case, it can be hard to know what to do. If your injuries are severe enough, you may not be fully alert.

However, if you are able to, taking action right after the accident can significantly increase your chances of recovering the kind of compensation you deserve. Here’s a step-by-step guide for what to do after an accident:

1. Get Somewhere Safe And Call 911

In the immediate aftermath of a crash, you might not be able to get somewhere completely safe, but even stepping from the road to the shoulder or median is better than staying where you are. If you have your phone and are able to dial, call 911 to summon police and emergency medical personnel.

2. Exchange Information With The Other Involved Driver(S)

While you are waiting for police and EMS to arrive, you should exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver. Taking a photo of their license and insurance card is often the best way to do this.

3. Document The Scene

Having photo and/or video evidence of the accident scene can be extremely useful for your case. Do your best to photograph the following:

• The general location of the accident (showing road signs or landmarks if possible)
• Close-ups of damage on both cars
• Each car’s license plate
• Each car’s VIN
• Any skid marks, road debris, or other possible evidence on the ground

When you get home, you should back up and store the photos in a second location. This is important evidence, and you don’t want it to disappear if your phone is lost or stolen.

4. Approach Witnesses

If there is anyone present who may have seen the accident, ask for their contact information. If your lawyer needs another account of the accident, witness testimony can be important.

5. Follow The Advice Of Emergency Personnel

After an accident, it can be difficult to tell if you’re injured because of the rush of adrenaline. When emergency services personnel evaluate you, you should allow them to transport you to the hospital if they believe that’s the best course of action.

6. Talk To A Lawyer

Often, insurance adjusters will try to get you to talk to them about the accident. However, you should never talk to an adjuster without talking to a lawyer first. Insurance companies are infamous for twisting your words to make it seem like you were at fault. Once you talk to a lawyer, you can begin the process of filing an insurance claim.

Get A Free Consultation With An Arbuckle Drive Accident Attorney Today

After a car accident, your first priority should be obtaining medical care for yourself and any passengers. However, once you’re medically stable, you should reach out to a car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

At Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, we’re dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people in Arbuckle Drive and the surrounding areas. When you call us, you can get legal help now with no upfront costs, and you don’t pay anything unless we win your case.

Arbuckle, Summerlin FAQ

How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Accident Lawyer In Arbuckle Drive?

When you work with us, you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case. If we recover compensation for you, you agree to pay us a portion of the total financial award. This type of arrangement is called working on a contingency basis. We’ll explain all fees during your free consultation.

What Types Of Compensation Can I Receive?

You can generally seek compensation for economic losses, like medical costs and lost income after an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. You may also be eligible to pursue compensation for pain, suffering, and other intangible losses.

How Long Do I Have To File A Claim?

In Nevada, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you’ve been injured, don’t wait to reach out to an experienced accident lawyer right away, as the clock starts counting down your time more rapidly than you might think.

What If I Was Partially At Fault?

In Nevada, you can still recover compensation after an accident as long as you were not more at fault than the other party. However, any compensation you receive will be reduced in accordance with your percentage of fault.

How Can I Schedule A Free Consultation With Adam S. Kutner Attorneys?

We make it easy to work with our team. Simply give us a call, or send us a message online to schedule your free consultation with an experienced injury attorney.