Personal Injury FAQs
What Percentage Do Most Personal Injury Attorneys Charge?
In most situations, the personal injury lawyer will receive 33% of the
total
amount awarded in a case. However, litigation-based cases generally have additional costs. The goal
of this fee structure is to limit the client’s financial risk in bringing an attorney on board.
total
amount awarded in a case. However, litigation-based cases generally have additional costs. The goal
of this fee structure is to limit the client’s financial risk in bringing an attorney on board.
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid?
Most personal injury settlements are paid out in a lump sum payment. This
means
that the injured party will receive all of the money at once, and they will be responsible for any
outstanding medical bills or other expenses related to the accident. There are some exceptions to
this rule, however, and some personal injury settlements may be paid out in installments.
means
that the injured party will receive all of the money at once, and they will be responsible for any
outstanding medical bills or other expenses related to the accident. There are some exceptions to
this rule, however, and some personal injury settlements may be paid out in installments.
Can the IRS Take Your Settlement?
The IRS cannot take your personal injury settlement directly. However, if
you
have outstanding taxes owed, the IRS can put a lien on your settlement proceeds, which means that
you will have to use the money to pay off your tax debt.
you
have outstanding taxes owed, the IRS can put a lien on your settlement proceeds, which means that
you will have to use the money to pay off your tax debt.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
There is no upfront cost for a personal injury attorney. We work on a
contingency fee basis. We only charge when we win.
contingency fee basis. We only charge when we win.
What Is a Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee is a percentage of the case settlement or court award.
Typically it will be between 33% – 40% depending on the complexity and nature of the case.
Typically it will be between 33% – 40% depending on the complexity and nature of the case.
How Is Settlement Value Calculated?
The value of a personal injury settlement is calculated by taking into
account a
number of factors, including the severity of your injuries, the expected cost of your medical bills,
the amount of time you will miss from work, and the pain and suffering you have endured.
account a
number of factors, including the severity of your injuries, the expected cost of your medical bills,
the amount of time you will miss from work, and the pain and suffering you have endured.
What Are Common Types of Damages Included in a Personal Injury
Settlement?
Settlement?
A successful personal injury claim may allow to collect damages. At Shook
&
Stone, we maximize claims and awards for the following:
&
Stone, we maximize claims and awards for the following:
- Medical Bills (Future and Past)
- Lost Income
- Pain and Suffering
- Disfigurement
- Loss of Consortium
- Property Damage
- Emotional Injury
When a party is found liable for damages in civil court, punitive damages maybe awarded. These
types
of penalties exist to punish the negligent party and warn others that they will be held
responsible
if something goes wrong through their negligence or intentional malice.
Do You Handle Cases Outside Of Las Vegas?
With three offices across the state of Nevada, our law firm is able to
represent
you in your personal injury case whether you live in North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills,
Reno, Carson City, Elko, or any of the other cities in our amazing state.
represent
you in your personal injury case whether you live in North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills,
Reno, Carson City, Elko, or any of the other cities in our amazing state.
How Can Your Personal Injury Law Firm Help Me?
Shook & Stone is a law firm that has been helping victims of personal
injury
cases since 1997. Personal injuries can happen anywhere, but Nevada residents are especially
vulnerable to the negligence and intentional misconduct of others because they live in one of
America’s most dangerous states for drivers.
Shook & Stone specializes in representing these people by focusing on their needs: justice
through
civil litigation and compensation from those who have wronged them with negligent or malicious
intent.
injury
cases since 1997. Personal injuries can happen anywhere, but Nevada residents are especially
vulnerable to the negligence and intentional misconduct of others because they live in one of
America’s most dangerous states for drivers.
Shook & Stone specializes in representing these people by focusing on their needs: justice
through
civil litigation and compensation from those who have wronged them with negligent or malicious
intent.
What Types of Cases Do You Cover?
At Shook & Stone, we help clients with a wide range of injury claims.
- Airplane Accidents
- Animal Attacks
- Auto Defect Accidents
- Back Injuries
- Bicycle Accidents
- Birth Trauma
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Construction Accidents
- Crane Accidents
- Defective Products
- Electrical Shock and Electrocution
- Elevator Accidents
- Escalator Accidents
- Explosion and Fire Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Paraplegia
- Police Brutality
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Quadriplegia
- School Accidents
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Sport Related Head Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Unsafe premises
- Vicarious Liability
- Wrongful Death
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Nevada?
Nevada’s statute of limitations for personal injuries are two years from
the
date of the accident, and three years from the date when the harmful act or omission that caused
damage occurred. Medical malpractice claims have a three-year statute of limitations.
the
date of the accident, and three years from the date when the harmful act or omission that caused
damage occurred. Medical malpractice claims have a three-year statute of limitations.
- Property Damage: 3 years from date of damage
- Personal Injury: 2 years from the date of injury
- Wrongful Death: 2 years from the date of death
- Product Liability: 2 years from the date of injury
- Medical Malpractice: 2 years from the date of injury or 3 years from
the date of discovery,
whichever is earlier.
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