How A Summerlin Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

Summerlin master-planned community

Summerlin, Nevada, was a 25,000-acre parcel of land purchased by Howard Hughes in 1952. It was named after his grandmother, Jean Amelia Summerlin. He scrapped plans to build on it, so it sat dormant for over three decades. Then in 1988, the land was purchased by the Summa Corporation to become a master-planned community. Located about 15 minutes west of Las Vegas, this vibrant city is now home to more than 47,000 people.

It’s no wonder the Las Vegas area is a fast-growing suburban mecca with all of its exciting entertainment and activities available. The city of Summerlin was named the third-best master-planned community in the nation. Surrounded by the gorgeous natural terrain of the Red Rock Canyon National Preserve, this city boasts new schools, businesses, restaurants, and a lively downtown area open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nearby is Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Aviators, the city’s professional Triple-A baseball team.

When do you hire a personal injury lawyer?

If you are a resident of Summerlin, you might wonder when you would need to hire a personal injury lawyer. The best time to hire a personal injury lawyer is right after you’ve suffered an injury in an accident. Often, insurance companies will offer lower amounts than you deserve.  We can represent you and negotiate a better settlement offer. 

Our personal injury practice area covers a variety of accident types:

• Car 
• Pedestrian 
• Bicycle 
• Motorcycle 
• Truck 
• Slip and fall 
• Workman’s comp 
• DUI victims
• Dog bites
• Product liability
• Food allergy
• Catastrophic injury

If you have suffered one of these, or any other type of accident, contact us today to find out about your legal rights to compensation. We have successfully litigated thousands of cases and have the knowledge, experience, and skill to help you win your case.

We know Nevada laws surrounding personal injury cases

Our founder, Adam S. Kutner, has over three decades of legal experience in the Nevada court system. Our goal is to get you the maximum settlement as quickly as possible. We want you to continue to rest and recuperate from your injuries, whether in the hospital or at home. While you heal, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get to work on your legal claim.

Here are some things we’ll do on your behalf using our proven process to win a personal injury case.

1. Thorough investigation: We’ll investigate the accident scene and gather police reports and medical records. We want a clear understanding of what happened to present your case fairly.
2. Expert witnesses: We’ll gather all the evidence in a timely manner to discover all the facts of your claim and talk to the witnesses and experts
3. Value of your damages: We’ll assemble all the costs of your accident, including vehicle damage, medical expenses for your physical recovery, and non-economic damages for pain and suffering
4. Settlement negotiations: We will talk to the other party and their legal representatives to work out a settlement to your best advantage
5. Trial: We’ll file a petition to get a court date to put your case before a judge and jury, if necessary, in order to get you a higher amount than offered under the circumstances of your case

How to choose a personal injury lawyer

Important questions you should consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer:

1. Does my accident qualify to bring a legal claim?
2. What will it cost me? 
3. What is your area of expertise?
4. How long have you been practicing the profession?
5. Is there any risk involved? 
6. How often do you communicate and advise me?
7. How long does it take to win a case?
8. What kind of strategy do you take with the other party?
9. Do you have testimonials from previous clients I can see?
10. Will I be assigned one lawyer or a team?
11. Do I have to appear in court?
12. How do you handle the case if the other party does not want to settle?
13. How do you work with insurance adjusters and experts?

There could be many more questions you’ll have as your case progresses. We keep in contact with you, updating you as needed so you don’t have to worry about the direction of your case.

Four elements of a personal injury claim

Nevada law requires four elements of negligence to investigate when you (the plaintiff) open a legal claim against the other party (defendant). 

1. Negligence: It has to be shown the defendant was negligent or failed to act with care, causing the accident
2. Duty of care: All people driving a vehicle on the road must follow the safety laws to operate their car in a safe manner. This is called a duty of care. We will determine how the defendant failed their obligation to duty of care.
3. Breach of duty: The defendant did not act responsibly in the manner of a reasonable person. That would be considered a breach of duty.
4. Damages: There has to be substantial economic and non-economic damages sustained to the victim (plaintiff). Property damage, physical injury, and pain and suffering all qualify as damages to a legal claim.

Establishing these four elements is the cornerstone of a legal claim in a personal injury case. Keep in mind there is a statute of limitation of two years to file a claim, which is why it is best to pursue your options as soon as possible after suffering an injury in an accident.

How a personal injury attorney can help

At the law offices of Adam S. Kutner, we’ll help you get your life back on track and be at your side after you have been in an accident. We can get you the best settlement for damages. Contact our offices in Summerlin, Las Vegas, or Henderson.