Tonopah is a historic town in Nye County known for its mining past. Many people visit the town to learn more about the area’s silver mining and enjoy other attractions like the World-Famous Clown Motel.
While Tonopah is an interesting place to live and visit, there are many traumatic accidents there every year. When people are severely injured, they may be transported via ambulance or helicopter to Desert View Hospital Emergency Department, which reported 271 traumatic injuries in 2023.
If you or a loved one was injured in Tonopah, you should immediately contact Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers. Our Tonopah personal injury lawyers will evaluate your case and help you get maximum compensation for your damages. Call us today.
Hurt in Tonopah? Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers Can Help.
Our Tonopah personal injury attorneys have the resources and experience to guide you through a successful accident claim. Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers has worked with countless clients who were the victims of traumatic injury accidents. We know Nevada tort laws and will use our knowledge to build you a strong case for compensation.
We have been recognized by many legal organizations for our accomplishments for our clients. Some of our accolades include:
- Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
- Top 100: The National Trial Lawyers
- NOVA Distinguished Advocate Award
- Lawyer of the Year: American Institute of Legal Professionals
- Super Lawyers Rated
- 2022 and 2023 Litigator of the Year: American Institute of Trial Lawyers
- Best of Las Vegas Gold Winner Rating by Las Vegas Review-Journal
- 2021 Platinum Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2020 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Las Vegas by Expertise
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Tonopah
Our personal injury lawyers in Tonopah have worked with clients who are facing a variety of negligence, recklessness, and intentional behavior cases. We have recently helped Tonopah residents with the following types of cases:
- Auto Accidents (such as truck accidents, bus accidents, bike accidents, and car accidents)
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Defective Products
- Medical Malpractice (such as traumatic brain injuries)
- Premises Liability (such as slip and fall accidents)
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Police Brutality
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Accidents
- Veteran Disability
- Social Security Disability
- Workers’ Compensation
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tonopah, Nevada?
For most cases, Nevada law requires you to file a personal injury lawsuit within two years from the date of injury. This “statute of limitations” may be extended in some cases, such as when the victim is a minor or mentally incapacitated.
How Much Is My Tonopah Personal Injury Case Worth?
It’s impossible to tell you exactly what your case is worth until you speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in Tonopah. Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers can evaluate the severity of your injuries, whether you shared any fault, and the amount of insurance the at-fault party has. Then, we can calculate your personal injury damages to help you understand the value of your case.
Some damages we can help you recover include economic (monetary), non-economic (intangible), and punitive (meant to punish the wrongdoer. In general, you can get compensation for the following losses:
- Past, present, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Physical impairment
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
It’s worth noting that you cannot get non-economic and punitive damages in workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims.
Need a Tonopah Personal Injury Lawyer? Call Shook & Stone.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an incident in Tonopah, you should immediately contact a personal injury lawyer at Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers. We will compassionately listen to your story and help you get the compensation you need to move forward with life. Call us today.
