Nevada Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Nevada Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Most people who experience personal injuries eventually recover, but some suffer life-changing injuries resulting in permanent disabilities. A catastrophic personal injury is any injury in which the victim suffers significant long-term or permanent damage. If you or a loved one has experienced such an injury, it is crucial to consult a Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer to get the help you will need in establishing liability and recovering compensation for your damages.
Legal Counsel for Catastrophic Injury Claims
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have decades of experience representing personal injury clients throughout Nevada, and we have helped many past clients successfully recover compensation for the life-changing injuries inflicted by the negligence and misconduct of others. If you are unsure how to prove fault for a catastrophic injury and recover compensation for you and your family’s damages, we can help.
You are likely to face a very difficult process when it comes to holding an at-fault party accountable for inflicting a severe personal injury. You must not only prove liability for the injury but also show the full extent of your damages. This means proving that your damages directly resulted from the defendant’s actions and not from any other cause. You will need help accurately calculating these losses in order to ensure full accountability.
With our assistance, you can approach your case with confidence. Whether you are seeking compensation for your own injury or on behalf of an injured loved one, trust our team to provide the compassionate legal support you will need for every phase of your case. Our goal for every client is maximum recovery in the shortest possible timeframe, and we will do everything we can to help you and your family recover as much as Nevada law allows.
Proving Fault for a Catastrophic Injury
Before the victim of any personal injury can claim compensation for their damages, they must first identify the party or parties responsible for causing those damages and prove the exact cause of their injury. Most personal injuries reported throughout Nevada each year are the result of negligence, or failure to use reasonable care in specific situations. However, injuries may also occur because of intentional and illegal misconduct.
No matter how your accident happened, your Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer can be invaluable when it comes to gathering the proof of liability you will need in order to ensure accountability. It’s possible for catastrophic injuries to happen in many different ways, and every plaintiff will face different challenges when it comes to gathering the evidence and witness testimony they may need to prove fault for their injuries.
Some of the most common causes of catastrophic injuries include motor vehicle crashes, workplace accidents, slip and fall accidents, and injuries suffered from intentional violence. It is crucial to start building your personal injury suit as soon as possible after your injury, so once you have received initial medical care, you should contact legal counsel you trust at your first opportunity.
Damages in a Catastrophic Injury Case
The objective of a personal injury case is for the injured plaintiff to hold a defendant accountable for the harm they have caused and for the plaintiff to recover compensation for the damages they suffered. An injured plaintiff has the right to seek full repayment of their economic damages, and they also have the right to claim compensation for their pain and suffering. In a catastrophic injury case, the plaintiff is likely eligible to claim substantial compensation.
Economic damages are direct financial losses related to a personal injury. The plaintiff must show the full extent of any such losses and establish causation between those losses and the defendant’s actions. This means they will need to prove that their damages were solely the result of the defendant’s actions and did not occur due to any other cause. The economic damages a severely injured plaintiff may be able to claim could include:
- Medical treatment costs. Catastrophic injuries not only require immediate medical treatment but are also likely to require extensive ongoing care. The victim may need in-home medical supervision, help handling daily tasks, and undergo long-term rehabilitation. The defendant is liable for immediate and future medical treatment costs resulting from their actions.
- Lost wages. The victim of a catastrophic injury may be unable to work for an extended time, or they could be left unable to work at all due to the severity of their injury. It’s possible for an injured plaintiff to seek compensation for lost income and for lost future earning capacity if they will not be able to work in the future.
- Property damage. If the defendant also damaged or destroyed any of the victim’s property, they are liable for all associated repair and replacement costs.
Beyond the significant economic impact of a catastrophic injury, the victim is also likely to experience tremendous pain and suffering. This not only includes physical pain but also psychological distress, especially if their injury has caused permanent disability and/or disfigurement. Nevada law allows the victim to seek financial compensation for their diminished enjoyment of life resulting from the defendant’s actions.
There is no strict formula that a plaintiff must use to calculate pain and suffering, and Nevada law does not limit pain and suffering compensation in most personal injury cases. Therefore, the plaintiff has the right to claim whatever amount they deem appropriate to reflect the overall severity of the harm they suffered. Your Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer can help you determine a suitable amount of pain and suffering compensation to include in your case.
Catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries, severe burns, and traumatic brain injuries are often life-changing for both the victim and their family. The attorneys at Easton & Easton have the skills and experience necessary to handle the most complex personal injury cases in the state and will do everything we can to help you maximize your recovery after a catastrophic injury. The sooner you contact our firm, the more flexibility we have in building your case.
FAQs
What Happens if a Plaintiff Is Partially Liable for Their Catastrophic Injury?
If a plaintiff is found partially liable for their catastrophic injury, Nevada’s modified comparative fault rule will come into play. The plaintiff will have a fault portion assigned, and as long as this portion is less than the defendant’s, the plaintiff can still claim compensation for their damages. However, the portion of fault assigned to them will be subtracted from their case award.
What Is My Catastrophic Injury Claim Worth?
The potential value of your catastrophic injury claim in Nevada will depend on the scope and severity of your damages. You must prove fault for the accident before you can claim compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Your Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer can be invaluable for the help they can provide in calculating your claimable losses, and it could be possible to claim compensation for both immediate and future losses resulting from the incident.
How Is Pain and Suffering Compensation Calculated?
In Nevada, pain and suffering compensation can be calculated based on the overall severity of the victim’s injuries, their anticipated recovery time, and whether they suffered any serious long-term or permanent harm because of the defendant’s actions. Nevada law does not limit pain and suffering compensation in most personal injury cases, nor are plaintiffs required to use a specific formula to calculate this aspect of their damages.
Will I Win More Compensation if I Hire a Nevada Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?
You are likely to win more compensation if you hire a Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer than you could likely obtain if you tried to manage the case by yourself. They can also help streamline your case, reducing the time you must wait to receive compensation. Your attorney can not only make it much easier for you to prove fault for the injury, but they can also assist you with proving the full scope of your claimable damages, maximizing your recovery.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Nevada Catastrophic Injury Lawyer?
The cost to hire a Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer will be a portion of your total case award if you choose Easton & Easton to represent you. Our firm accepts personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our client will only pay our firm a fee if and when we win their case. If we are unable to obtain compensation for them, the client pays nothing. This policy ensures you have access to legal counsel regardless of your financial situation.
Easton & Easton aims to help every one of our clients recover as fully as possible, as quickly as possible. We know that you and your family are likely to have many pressing legal questions in the aftermath of a catastrophic injury that you may not be able to answer for yourself, and our team is ready to provide the guidance and support you will need to recover. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Nevada catastrophic injury lawyer.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is 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.
Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
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, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
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 certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
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Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
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The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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