Spring Valley Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Spring Valley Catastrophic Injury Attorney
A catastrophic injury does not have to define the rest of your life, though it can sometimes feel like it does. You might feel angry at the world like you were cursed or punished with a life-changing situation that you were unable to control. These feelings are normal, and it might be difficult to move on from them. If you have experienced a catastrophic injury in Spring Valley, you may want to reach out to a Spring Valley catastrophic injury lawyer to seek compensation for your injuries.
Do You Have a Catastrophic Injury?
A catastrophic injury is referred to as such because it is so obviously and completely catastrophic. It is a form of personal injury that is defined by the long-term, often life-altering effects that plague the victim, sometimes for the remainder of their life.
A catastrophic injury can be personally destructive, put undue stress on families, and cause emotional and/or psychological damage on top of the physical. Making peace with these injuries is not easy, but holding the responsible parties accountable may help.
Holding certain parties accountable for your catastrophic injury by proving their negligence in a court of law can be difficult to accomplish. You and an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer need to gather as much evidence that supports your claim as you possibly can. Collecting that evidence can take time, and it will certainly take dedication. If you are able to assemble that evidence and prove negligence, you can likely seek compensatory damages from the responsible parties.
In addition to finding evidence that supports your claim, you must also prove the following criteria:
- An agreed-upon duty of care was owed to the plaintiff by the defendant.
- The negligent behavior engaged in by the defendant was a breach of that duty.
- That breach in the duty of care led to the catastrophic injury taking place.
- The catastrophic injury that occurred has caused the plaintiff undue pain, stress, and life-altering distress, for which they are deserving of compensation.
Different Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries may heal eventually, but they almost always leave some sort of permanent scar or disfigurement. The biggest effect they leave behind is the mental anguish of having been through such a tragedy. In addition, you may be left with physical impairments, like full or partial paralysis, aggressive scarring, or other traumatic consequences that may not appear for some time. Here are two of the more common catastrophic injuries that are reported every day:
- Blindness: Losing your sight can be a horrifyingly traumatic experience. Becoming afflicted with blindness uproots your day-to-day life, brings all sorts of new fears and expenses into your life, and leaves you with a permanent disability. Blindness can be an unfortunate side effect in almost any accident, from a car accident to an industrial accident.
- Third- or Fourth-Degree Burns: Facing a severe burn can be one of the most painful experiences in your life. A first- or second-degree burn can cause a great deal of pain and could stay with you for some time. However, a third-degree burn causes much more permanent damage by actually obliterating the skin and affecting the body internally. If the burn is so deep that it has damaged the bones or muscle tissue, it can be considered a fourth-degree burn.
FAQs
Q: What Is Catastrophic Litigation?
A: Catastrophic litigation occurs when a catastrophic injury case is not settled out of court and makes it to trial, where it is argued in front of a jury. Catastrophic injury victims tend to gain quick sympathy with a jury, as the injuries are often physically apparent and speak for themselves. The plaintiff’s lawyer can argue for compensatory damages and explain how the injuries occurred. Most of the time, a public trial is more damaging to the defendant than a settlement in these cases.
Q: What Is the Statute of Limitations on an Injury Claim in Nevada?
A: The statute of limitations to file an injury claim in Nevada is two years. You have two years from the date of the initial injury to file a claim and pursue compensatory damages. If, during that time, the victim seeking damages succumbs to their injuries, and the suit evolves into a wrongful death claim, then the family has two years from the death of the victim to file a claim instead of the original injury. A personal injury attorney can help you file your claim within the applicable timeline for your case.
Q: What Are Compensatory Damages in Nevada?
A: Compensatory damages are the financial awards that a plaintiff may receive if the case ends in their favor. Depending on the case itself, the severity of your injuries, and the vindictiveness of the jury, you could be awarded compensation for:
- Your medical bills
- Any lost wages that you may have missed out on
- Any future medical visits you may need
- Less specific non-economic losses, like pain and suffering or emotional distress
Q: What Is the Discovery Rule in Nevada?
A: The discovery rule in Nevada states that, before the trial, both parties must reveal to each other all the evidence and facts that they intend to use to argue their cases during the trial. It is a fairly standard trial rule that most states enforce, including Nevada. Witnesses, contracts, exhibits, and any experts are expected to be revealed to the opposing counsel before they are called upon in court.
Reach Out to a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Today
Despite how you may be feeling while dealing with the aftermath of your catastrophic injury, you do not have to face this struggle alone. A step in the right direction is seeking compensation from any negligible parties. An experienced lawyer can provide you with all the assistance you need to succeed in your case.
At Easton & Easton, we can help you build your case, gather evidence to support it and answer any questions you may have about legal procedures or certain aspects of your specific case. We are here to help you. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
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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.
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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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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…
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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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