Summerlin Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Summerlin Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Few things can be as infuriating, terrifying, and painful as dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic injury. You may be feeling somewhat isolated, like the world as you know it has betrayed you. Those feelings are normal, and it can be difficult to move past them. One way to try is to ensure that those responsible for your injury are held accountable.
If you have experienced a catastrophic injury in Summerlin, you may want to reach out to a Summerlin catastrophic injury lawyer to recover compensatory damages.
How Do I Know If My Injury Is Catastrophic?
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, you will no doubt be fully aware of it. A catastrophic injury is a form of personal injury that is often permanent, life-altering, and destructive. It can and often does completely change your quality of life for the worse, causing you long-term physical and/or psychological damage that can be very difficult to move past. It will likely get in the way of your ability to seek and maintain gainful employment.
Proving negligence as the primary cause of your catastrophic injury is no easy task. It can take quite some time to gather evidence that proves said negligence. If you can prove any negligent behavior, you will likely be able to pursue compensatory damages against the negligent party. However, in addition to providing evidence that the negligent behavior did, in fact, occur, you will also have to prove the following criteria:
- A certain duty of care was owed to the plaintiff by the defendant.
- The negligent behavior engaged in by the defendant breached that duty of care.
- That breach caused the catastrophic injury to occur.
- The catastrophic injury at hand has caused the plaintiff a multitude of health problems, including physical, emotional, and/or psychological distress and pain.
Different Forms of Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries can result in extreme medical situations, including paralysis, disfigurement, traumatic impairment, and other physical consequences that you may not even be aware of until later. The biggest difference between a catastrophic injury and a non-catastrophic injury is that the catastrophic injury results in long-term damage or disability. Here are two of the more common types of catastrophic injuries that are reported:
- Third- or Fourth-Degree Burns: Few injuries that you can endure are as painful as suffering a severe burn. While a first- or second-degree burn can be painful and stay with you for some time, a third-degree burn actually destroys the skin and affects you internally. If the burn actually damages the bones, muscles, or tendons, it can be considered a fourth-degree burn. These can actually destroy your nerve endings, which stops you from feeling the pain.
- Amputation: Losing a limb is a severely traumatic experience that will no doubt stay with you for the remainder of your life. It will likely require many months or years of adjustment to your new normal, if that adjustment happens at all. A loss of any body part will require considerable physical and emotional therapy to move past, and that loss may still be felt, even with a prosthetic. You may no longer be able to engage in certain activities without assistance.
FAQs
Q: Do Nevada Attorneys Take Most of Your Injury Settlement?
A: No, most Nevada attorneys do not take most of your injury settlement. In fact, most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning that they only get paid if they successfully win your case. At that point, the attorney will usually take a percentage of your compensation as their fee. The typical rate tends to be around 40%. This method ensures peace and security for the client. If they win, they get compensated. If they lose, they don’t owe anything.
Q: How Long After an Accident Can You Sue in Nevada?
A: You can sue up to two years after a car accident in Nevada, as per the statute of limitations, for a car accident claim under Nevada state law. This is to protect against frivolous litigation and ensure that people who are in immediate need of compensatory damages to pay for the consequences of a recent car accident get priority in the courts. If you miss the two-year window, your case will likely be dismissed automatically.
Q: What Is the Statute of Limitations for an Injury in Nevada?
A: The statute of limitations on a personal injury claim in Nevada is two years. You have two years from the date of the initial injury to pursue a claim. If the victim dies and their family wishes to pursue a wrongful death suit, you will have two years from the date of death, not the date of the injury. The two-year window exists to protect against frivolous claims and prioritize those who need compensation as soon as possible.
Q: What Is Negligence Per Se in Nevada?
A: “Negligence Per Se” is a technical rule that you can sue someone for in Summerlin and throughout Nevada. Essentially, if a person breaks a law or oversteps a regulation and causes someone harm that those rules or laws were put in place to prevent, they can be held responsible for the victim’s injuries, regardless of whether harm was their intent. Therefore, they were technically negligent, and the fault could rest on them.
Contact a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today
Fighting on your own behalf after suffering a catastrophic injury is not an easy feat. It can be emotionally devastating to relive the injury that has caused you so much strife. Although it may not help heal your emotional state, taking your claim to court could help ease your financial burden. It is important to protect yourself from any counterclaims and make sure the negligence that led to your injury leads, in turn, to some accountability for the right people.
At Easton & Easton, we are dedicated to helping you pursue that accountability. Our team can help you build your case, gather evidence, and provide sound legal counsel whenever you need it most. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss your injury.
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Easton & Easton has been recognized by TopVerdict.com Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles for 2025, for the case Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver — the fifth time the firm has appeared on a TopVerdict list across nine years, and a recognition that arrives in the firm’s 35th anniversary year.
The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California by the National Trial Lawyers — a membership organization limited to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis and Gabe have each been selected to "Best Lawyers" for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers selects the Top 5% of attorneys based on peer voting and client reviews.
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, Brenda Kocaj, and Alexandro Garza were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were once again selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
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