Husky Injury Law -

How long do I have to file suit?

In most Nevada cases, accident victims have two (2) years after discovering their injury to file suit. But the statute of limitations may be longer or shorter. It depends on the legal claims. And under some circumstances, the statute of limitations may get tolled (paused).

Will my case settle?

Nearly all Nevada accident cases settle out of court. Trials are time-consuming and expensive. And defendants are often willing to negotiate to avoid a jury. But plaintiffs should never feel pressured to settle. They can always choose to go to trial. Though many plaintiffs prefer to take a settlement rather than roll the dice with a trial.

What if I was partly at fault?

Plaintiffs can still win a personal injury lawsuit as long as the defendant was at least 50% negligent. However, these plaintiffs will receive proportionally less damages than they would if they were blameless. Accident victims should never presume they were at fault. A personal injury attorney may be able to present a strong case that the defendant shared at least half the blame.

Can I get punitive damages?

Settlements typically do not involve punitive damages. (Punitive damages are meant purely to punish defendants. This is unlike compensatory damages. These are meant to reimburse plaintiffs for their losses.) But if the case goes to trial and the plaintiff wins, then the plaintiff’s attorney can ask the court to grant punitive damages.

Will I be deposed?

It depends on the case. Many settlements can be reached without extensive litigation. But sometimes depositions are necessary. They may help build a strong case. And they may give plaintiffs the upper hand in negotiations. Personal injury attorneys help plaintiffs prepare for depositions. Defense counsel may try to cross the line during questioning. But then plaintiff’s counsel can object.