Nevada Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Nevada Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycles are popular in Nevada, but they are also some of the most inherently dangerous vehicles for several reasons. All riders of all experience levels must acknowledge the risks they face while riding and know the value of legal representation if they are hurt in an accident. An experienced Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer is a crucial asset for anyone who needs help recovering from a crash.
Legal Representation for Motorcycle Accident Victims Throughout Nevada
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have decades of experience representing all types of vehicle accident victims in their recovery efforts, and we know the unique challenges you might face in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident. Not only are these accidents often very damaging, but victims can face all types of difficult legal questions regarding liability and how they can recover compensation for their losses.
You have a relatively short time frame in which to gather the evidence you will need to prove liability for your accident, show the full extent of your damages, and hold the responsible party accountable. Our firm can assist you with building your case, uncovering the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim, and helping you maximize the total compensation you can recover through auto insurance and/or a personal injury suit.
Proving Fault for a Motorcycle Accident
In Nevada, the fault rule applies to every motor vehicle crash case. Therefore, proving fault will be essential for securing compensation for your damages, and the driver at fault is responsible for repaying those damages. All Nevada drivers are required to have auto insurance, and this insurance can pay for damages a covered driver causes an accident. However, the victim must prove fault before they can receive any compensation.
Most motorcycle accidents in the state happen for the same reasons as other vehicle accidents. Distracted driving, moving violations, speeding, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol are just a few of the most commonly cited causes of motorcycle crashes throughout the state each year. Motorcyclists are also more vulnerable in certain traffic situations due to their smaller size compared to most other vehicles on the road.
Your Nevada personal injury lawyer can help you gather the evidence needed to prove exactly how your accident happened and identify the driver responsible. It’s also important to remember that multiple parties could be found liable for an accident, in which case each liable party will be assigned a portion of fault that reflects how much they contributed to causing the crash.
Filing an Auto Insurance Claim for a Motorcycle Accident
Every Nevada driver must have auto insurance, and filing a claim against an at-fault driver’s policy is likely to be your first option for recovering compensation for your damages after such an accident. However, dealing with insurance companies can be challenging in several ways. They may attempt to take advantage of you, use your own words against you, or even engage in unethical tactics in their efforts to avoid paying out a fair settlement.
Your Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer can help you navigate the insurance claim filing process with confidence and address any disputes an insurance carrier might raise against your claim. Once you receive a settlement offer, your attorney can determine whether it is reasonable and help you explore any additional recovery options that might be available to you, such as filing a personal injury suit.
Claiming Compensation for Your Motorcycle Accident
When insurance will not cover all of your losses, or if the responsible driver does not have insurance, a personal injury suit will be your primary legal means of recovering compensation for your damages. Success with a personal injury case in Nevada will require clear proof of liability and an accurate accounting of the damages you suffered from the accident. You must also show all claimed damages are solely the result of the defendant’s actions.
Under Nevada’s personal injury laws, an injured plaintiff has the right to claim full compensation for any and all economic losses they suffered because of a defendant’s negligence or illegal misconduct. These economic damages typically include property losses, medical bills, and lost income if they are unable to work for an extended time because of their injuries. The plaintiff also has the right to claim compensation for projected future economic losses.
For example, if you are seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you may require extensive ongoing rehabilitative treatment and/or in-home medical care. You may also be unable to return to work in the future due to permanent disability. In this situation, your attorney can help you claim compensation for projected future medical treatment costs and for the future income you will be unable to earn because of your condition.
Beyond your economic losses, you also have the right to claim pain and suffering compensation from the defendant. Motorcycle accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that can severely diminish victims’ quality of life and ability to live independently. Nevada law does not set a limit for pain and suffering compensation for most accident cases, so this could form the bulk of your case award if you suffered any life-changing harm due to the defendant’s actions.
Many variables can influence the final outcome of your case and the total amount of compensation you are able to recover from the defendant. Easton & Easton approaches every personal injury case we accept with the intention of helping our client recover the maximum amount of compensation possible and to do so in the shortest timeframe possible. Connecting with trustworthy legal counsel immediately is important to ensure success with your case.
What to Expect From Your Nevada Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
The right attorney can be an invaluable resource through every phase of your recovery efforts after a motorcycle accident in the state. Your legal advocate can help you prove fault for the accident and address any disputes that arise regarding liability. They can also help you uncover the full extent of the damages you can claim, guide you through the auto insurance claim filing process, and build a personal injury suit if necessary to ensure the fullest possible recovery.
Easton & Easton has the experience necessary to provide comprehensive legal representation in the most challenging vehicle crash cases in the state. Regardless of whether you know exactly how your accident happened or you have no memory of the crash due to your injuries, you can count on our team to relentlessly pursue accountability and compensation for you.
FAQs
How Do You Prove Liability for a Motorcycle Accident?
You can prove liability for a motorcycle accident in Nevada by leveraging all of the evidence you can gather from the scene of the crash. Your Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer can help you obtain traffic camera recordings, drivers’ cell phone records, and vehicle black box data that you may not be able to obtain on your own. Witness statements from those who saw the accident happen could also be invaluable for helping you prove fault.
What Happens if I Share Fault for My Motorcycle Accident?
If you are found to share fault for your motorcycle accident, Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule will apply to your case, and you will have a fault portion assigned. As long as your fault portion is less than the defendant’s, you can still claim compensation for your damages, but your fault portion will be deducted from your final case award. If a plaintiff’s fault portion is greater than the defendant’s, they cannot claim compensation.
How Much Is a Motorcycle Accident Settlement Worth?
The potential value of a motorcycle accident settlement in Nevada will depend on multiple factors. If you can prove another party is directly responsible for causing the accident, you have the right to seek full compensation for any economic damages you suffered as well as pain and suffering compensation. An experienced Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer can help you accurately calculate the full potential value of your case.
Why Do I Need to Hire a Nevada Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
You need to hire a Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer because your case is likely to be far more challenging than you initially expected. You could face various unexpected complications as your case unfolds, including disputes with insurance carriers or accusations of comparative liability. Having an experienced attorney on your side ensures the greatest chance of success with your case and the greatest chance of securing maximum compensation for your damages.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Nevada Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
The cost to hire a Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer can depend on the lawyer’s billing policy. Easton & Easton strives to make legal counsel accessible to those who need it most, so we offer contingency fee billing for personal injury cases. With a contingency agreement, the client does not pay upfront legal fees and will pay nothing if we are unable to obtain compensation for them. If we do win their case, we charge a portion of the total amount recovered.
Easton & Easton has helped many injured riders recover compensation for the motorcycle accidents other drivers have caused, and we are ready to apply this experience to your case. You have a short time to pursue your recovery, and the right attorney can make a significant positive difference in the outcome of your case. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Nevada motorcycle accident lawyer you trust to help you recover.
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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 California, 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.
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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.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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What Our Clients Say
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…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
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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