Las Vegas car accident lawyer Steven M. Burris often encounters misconceptions when working with a client on a Las Vegas car accident lawsuit. Common misconceptions that our firm encounters include:

• If you have no money to hire a lawyer, you cannot have a lawyer represent you in a Las Vegas car accident case. We represent a client in an auto accident lawsuit in Las Vegas, NV on a contingency fee basis—unless we obtain a recovery through settlement or verdict, you owe us no fee.
• You do not need a lawyer because insurance companies provide fair compensation. Insurance companies often try to deny claims and not pay any compensation, or pay as little compensation as possible to boost their profits.
• A quick settlement is best. Unless you reach maximum recovery and the doctor does not believe you can improve further, no accurate estimate for your medical treatment expenses is available. Settling quickly often results in inadequate compensation to cover expenses.
• Who is at fault is obvious. Some accidents are complex and multiple parties are liable. Often lawyers rely on investigators, experts who reconstruct accidents, and other professionals to prove fault in a Las Vegas automobile accident lawsuit.
• I get a larger settlement without an attorney. An experienced trial attorney provides an edge during settlement negotiations because the insurance company is aware of the ability to go to trial unless they deal fairly. The average person does not have knowledge of the law, has no reputation for winning cases, and in general lacks the same leverage that a lawyer has. Even with legal fees, most people recover more compensation with a lawyer than by representing themselves.

Las Vegas accident lawsuit

Is accident litigation in Las Vegas different from other places?

Each state has a deadline for filing claims (a statute of limitations) and they vary from state to state. In Nevada, the statute of limitations for filing a Las Vegas auto accident lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident.

Unlike many other places, accident litigation in Nevada is based on proportional comparative fault at 51 percent. This means that if you are more than 51 percent at fault for a car accident, you cannot file a Las Vegas car accident lawsuit.

Speak with a lawyer about your car accident injury in Las Vegas, NV

Get experienced representation for your automobile accident in Las Vegas, NV.  Contact the Las Vegas Automobile Accident Law firm of Steven M. Burris online or call us at 702-517-5709. See how we can help. Our consultation to evaluate your Las Vegas auto accident case is free. Unless we obtain a recovery through settlement or verdict, you owe us no fee.