When a car accident in Fernley results in serious injury, the path to fair compensation is rarely straightforward. Commercial insurers, trucking companies, and their legal teams are often involved, and they operate with resources and strategies that can overwhelm an unrepresented accident victim.
Benson & Bingham was built for exactly these situations. With an office in Reno and more than 25 years of experience handling car accident cases throughout Nevada, we are prepared to represent Fernley residents with the same caliber of legal firepower we bring to cases anywhere in the state.
Call us today at (702) 382-9797 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Fernley car accident claim.
Why Clients Trust Benson & Bingham
- We have over 25 years of experience successfully handling car accident claims in Nevada.
- Our Fernley car accident lawyers have recovered over $600 million for our clients.
- You pay nothing up front. We only get paid when we recover compensation for you.
- Our compassionate Fernley car accident lawyers genuinely care about you and your family and are committed to helping you get back on track after a car accident.
Compensation in a Fernley Car Accident Claim
The amount and type of compensation you can recover in your Fernley car accident claim depend on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, whether liability is disputed, and the available sources of compensation to pay your damages.
In a successful Fernley car accident claim, you can recover economic damages such as current and future medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and other financial costs incurred due to your accident. You can also recover non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses.
In rare cases, you could also be awarded punitive damages. For example, if a drunk driver causes your accident and injuries, punitive damages could be appropriate in your case.
How Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law Impacts Your Fernley Car Accident Claim
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence model, as outlined in NRS §41.141. This law allows fault to be apportioned among multiple parties and directly impacts the compensation a car accident claimant may recover.
If an injury victim is partially at-fault for the car accident that caused their injuries, they may still recover damages if they are 50% or less at fault, but their percentage of fault will reduce their compensation. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are found to be 30% at fault, you could still recover $70,000 for your damages.
However, if you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation.
Insurance companies work diligently to shift as much blame as possible to you to pay you as little as possible, and hopefully, nothing at all.
Why You Should Hire a Fernley Car Accident Lawyer
When you file a car accident claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company, you will likely face an adjuster working hard to deny or devalue your claim. The adjuster’s job is to save her employer money by settling your claim for as little as possible. You need an experienced Fernley car accident lawyer to protect your rights to recover the full value of your claim.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Benson & Bingham
At Benson & Bingham, our Fernley car accident lawyers have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and secure the maximum compensation for your damages. Call us today at (702) 382-9797 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.