Aggressive Attorneys On Your Side After Las Vegas Car Accidents
An accident can change your life forever, and you almost never see it coming. After a car crash, addressing the growing mountain of medical debt may be the furthest thing from your mind. As you struggle to get back on your feet, your finances can become worse because of your inability to work.
At Gillock & Coggeshall, our personal injury attorneys understand what you are going through. They have committed their practice to helping you pursue compensation and reclaim your life. Using more than 70 combined years of experience, they can help you understand your rights and explore your right to recover compensation.
What To Know About Car Accidents In Nevada
When you get in your car, you have a reasonable expectation that you will reach your destination without suffering a serious injury. Unfortunately, reality does not always conform to our reasonable expectations. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, there were 1,070 car accidents resulting in serious injuries in 2024. A few common kinds include:
- Passenger car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Sideswipe accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
If a driver or another party fails to use the expected standard of care and causes an injury as a result, you may be able to seek compensation for your damages.
Even if you share up to 50% of the fault for an accident, you may still have the chance to recover compensation. That is because Nevada uses a law called modified comparative negligence. Under the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS § 41.141), the amount of compensation you may receive is proportionate to your percentage of fault for the motor vehicle crash.
What Are The Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
Motor vehicle accidents can result in devastating injuries that can prevent you from returning to your job or rejoining the workforce altogether. Some of the personal injuries that occur most often in motor vehicle accidents are:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Musculoskeletal damage
- Amputation
- Partial or total paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Burn injuries
The extensive medical care required to treat these injuries and the cost of repairs to your vehicle can generate overwhelming debt.
Our personal injury attorneys have significant experience representing injured clients. They will conduct a thorough investigation into your case and begin constructing an aggressive defense on your behalf to obtain the maximum possible compensation for your injury.
What Should I Do After A Car Accident?
An accident is jarring, but staying calm helps protect your health and safeguards your legal rights. Try to follow these steps:
- Move to safety
- Check for injuries. Seek medical treatment, even if you think you are okay.
- Call 911 to have them file an official report.
- Take pictures of the accident scene, the vehicle damage, and any visible injuries.
- Get the contact information of the other driver and any witnesses.
Finally, consult a Las Vegas car accident lawyer who can advise you of your rights.
Contact A Nevada Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence in the Las Vegas area, Gillock & Coggeshall is here for you. Our car accident attorneys also handle cases in which personal injury resulted in the death of an individual. Call 702-386-0000 or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.