Nevada Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
Nevada Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Any type of brain injury has the potential to change the victim’s life in various ways. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the actions of another party, an experienced Nevada traumatic brain injury lawyer can assist you in holding them accountable. It’s vital to have legal representation to direct you through the various legal proceedings you face in the aftermath of a life-changing injury.
Legal Counsel for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have built a strong professional reputation as a leading choice for personal injury counsel throughout the state. In every case we accept, we take time to learn everything we can about our client, their injury, and how it has affected their life. Our goal in every case we accept is to secure the maximum amount of compensation possible for our client and to do so efficiently, reducing the time they must wait to obtain repayment of their losses.
If you believe you have grounds to file a personal injury suit against another party responsible for inflicting a traumatic brain injury on you or a family member, you must build and file your case as soon as possible. This is a more challenging matter than you may expect, so it is important that you connect with trustworthy legal counsel as soon as possible. The more time your attorney has, the easier it will be for them to build an effective case for you.
Proving Fault for a Traumatic Brain Injury
The basis of any personal injury case is harm done by another party’s negligence, or failure to use reasonable care in a specific situation. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident caused by a driver who was texting while driving, their distracted driving would qualify as negligence, and you would have the right to seek compensation for the resulting damages you suffered because of their actions.
It is also possible for a personal injury case to arise in response to an act of illegal misconduct, such as interpersonal violence or intoxicated driving. This can complicate matters as the defendant will not only face civil liability for the damages they caused to the victim but also criminal prosecution from the state for breaking the law. The first step in building a traumatic brain injury case in the state is proving the cause of your injury.
Your Nevada personal injury lawyer can help you gather the evidence you will need to prove liability for the injury you or your loved one suffered. You must accurately identify the defendant or defendants responsible, prove how their actions caused your injury, and then show the full scope of the resulting damages. Motor vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and work-related accidents are leading causes of brain injuries in the state.
Building a Personal Injury Case for Your Traumatic Brain Injury
If you are able to prove that another party is directly responsible for causing your traumatic brain injury, you have the right to pursue compensation for any and all resulting damages. The purpose of your personal injury claim is to hold a defendant accountable for the harm they have done and to recover the compensation you need to be as whole as possible again after being injured by the defendant’s actions.
Depending on how your injury happened, you may be able to file an insurance claim as an initial step toward recovery. For example, if you were hurt in a vehicle accident, Nevada law requires every driver to have auto insurance, and you could file a claim against an at-fault driver’s policy and seek compensation for your losses. However, insurance carriers can be difficult to deal with, and a settlement may only cover a fraction of your total damages.
Whether you cannot file an insurance claim or insurance alone cannot compensate you for your damages, a personal injury suit is likely to be the optimal legal mechanism for you to recover compensation for your losses. Success with this claim will require evidence that shows the defendant is responsible for causing your damages and that they did not occur from any other cause. It’s possible for an injured plaintiff to seek several forms of compensation.
Damages You Can Claim in a Personal Injury Suit
A traumatic brain injury is likely to involve various damages to the victim and their family, some of which they may have trouble accurately calculating on their own. Your Nevada traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you assess the full value of your case, identifying all of the economic and non-economic damages you are eligible to claim from the defendant. Economic damages are generally straightforward and include direct financial losses:
- If the defendant’s actions resulted in the loss of any of your personal property, you can seek compensation for all associated repair and replacement costs.
- You have the right to claim full repayment of all your medical expenses, including the cost of any future medical care you will need to rehabilitate from a serious injury.
- If you cannot work while you recover, the defendant is liable for your lost income, and you also have the right to claim compensation for lost earning power if you are unable to return to work in the future because of your injury.
In addition to these financial losses, the plaintiff also has the right to claim pain and suffering compensation from the defendant. This may sound difficult to calculate, but your attorney can help you determine a suitable figure that reflects the severity of the traumatic brain injury you or your family member suffered.
Other variables can also influence the final value of your case award. For example, if the defendant broke the law in causing the injury, they may be compelled to pay punitive damages along with the other civil damages they must repay. If a plaintiff shares fault for their accident, it could diminish their case award under Nevada’s modified comparative fault rule.
Easton & Easton can provide compassionate and responsive legal counsel for all aspects of your case, from gathering the evidence you need to prove liability to helping you uncover all of the various damages you are eligible to claim from the defendant. Contact our team as soon as possible if you believe you have grounds for a personal injury suit, and we can explain how we can assist you with your case.
FAQs
How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The amount of compensation you could get for a traumatic brain injury will depend on the specific details of your case. If you can prove another party is responsible for causing the injury, it’s possible to hold them accountable for the entire scope of economic and non-economic damages you suffered. Your Nevada traumatic brain injury lawyer can help you accurately assess the full potential value of your claim.
How Is Pain and Suffering Compensation Calculated?
In Nevada, pain and suffering compensation is typically calculated based on the overall severity of the victim’s injury, the extent of the economic damages they suffered, and whether the injury will cause long-term or permanent damage. Generally, the more severe the injury, the more the plaintiff is likely to receive in pain and suffering compensation. Your attorney can help you maximize this aspect of your case award.
What Happens if I Was Partially Responsible for Causing My Injury?
If you were partially responsible for causing your injury, it would be addressed through Nevada’s modified comparative negligence statute. As long as a plaintiff is less at fault than the defendant, the plaintiff can still recover compensation for their damages. However, the portion of fault assigned to them will be subtracted from their final case award. Your attorney can advise you as to whether this is a concern for your specific case.
Are Traumatic Brain Injuries Permanent?
Traumatic brain injuries have a very high chance of resulting in permanent effects. Some people who suffer these injuries appear to make full recoveries but can experience various symptoms that evolve over time. Some people are left profoundly disabled by their brain injuries and will require extensive ongoing medical care. Ultimately, these injuries are unpredictable but generally have a high chance of resulting in long-term or permanent complications.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Nevada Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer?
The cost to hire a Nevada traumatic brain injury lawyer may not be as much as you expect. If you choose Easton & Easton to represent you, we can take your case on a contingency fee basis. This billing arrangement ensures that our client pays no upfront or ongoing attorneys’ fees, and they pay nothing if we are unable to secure compensation for them. If we do win your case, our fee will be a portion of the total amount recovered from the defendant.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have the skills necessary to handle the most challenging traumatic brain injury cases in the state. Our firm has successfully represented many clients throughout the state and assisted them in their recovery efforts, and we can leverage this experience for you. Contact our team today to schedule your consultation with a Nevada traumatic brain injury lawyer and learn how we can assist you with your case.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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!
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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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