PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN SPARKS, NV

In Nevada, the state's statute of limitations governs the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim. Generally, you have two years from the date of the injury. This rule means you typically have a two-year window from the accident date to initiate legal action against the party responsible for your injuries.

However, the statute of limitations has rare exceptions, such as cases involving minors or certain types of injuries that may not be immediately apparent. You must not miss the applicable deadline for your case because failing to file a claim within this period may result in losing your right to seek compensation for your injuries.

We recommend consulting with a personal injury attorney in Sparks as soon as possible after your injury to protect your legal rights. An attorney can determine how the statute of limitations applies to your case, so you do not lose your right to take legal action for your losses.

You may be able to seek many types of damages through your personal injury claim to compensate you for the losses and harm you have suffered. Personal injury damages generally fall into two main categories: economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are quantifiable or monetary losses you have incurred. For example, they may include:

• Medical bills. Medical bills encompass all medical costs associated with your injuries, such as emergency care, doctor visits, surgeries, medication, and physical therapy.
• Lost wages. Lost wages include the income you lost due to being unable to work while recovering from your injury. If your injury affects your ability to return to work in the same capacity, you may also be entitled to compensation for loss of earning capacity.
• Property damage. Property damage encompasses damage to personal property due to the accident. For example, you may be entitled to compensation for repair or replacement costs after a car accident.

Non-economic damages compensate you for your non-monetary losses. For example, they may include:

• Physical pain. Physical pain compensates you for the physical pain you have experienced as a result of the injury.
• Emotional distress. Emotional distress covers the emotional and psychological impacts you have endured due to your injuries.
• Loss of enjoyment of life. Your injuries may affect your short-term or long-term ability to enjoy the activities and hobbies you once participated in before your injuries. If so, you can seek compensation for this loss of enjoyment.

In rare cases, the court may award punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for reckless or malicious behavior and deter similar conduct in the future. An experienced Sparks personal injury attorney can help you understand the types of damages you may be entitled to based on the specific circumstances surrounding your case.

At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, our Sparks personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not charge any upfront fees for our services. If we determine that we can help you with your case, we will handle all the upfront costs.

We only get paid when our clients get paid. We only get paid if we secure a fair settlement or verdict for our client. Then, our fees are a pre-agreed percentage of the settlement or verdict.