Leading Personal Injury
Lawyers In Henderson

Benson & Bingham has represented clients facing personal injury in a wide variety of cases over the last 25 years. We are extensively knowledgeable about Nevada law and how it applies in unique cases to ensure maximum compensation for the victim. Our Henderson personal accident injury attorneys are equipped and prepared to defend clients injured in all types of vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, workmans’ comp claims, product liability injuries, premises liability injuries, wrongful death incidents, and more. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today with our legal team to discuss your right to compensation.

Non-economic damages (also known as general damages) reflect the generalized harm of an injury, such as your own pain and suffering, your loss of enjoyment of life, and damage to your personal relationships. In the event a person dies because of someone else’s wrongful actions, that person’s family may recover types of damages in a legal action known as a wrongful death claim.

But how are these damages calculated? It’s complicated and requires assigning a dollar amount to damages that are by their definition not easy to calculate. Often, calculating non-economic damages requires the services of a financial expert (or actuary) who specializes in calculating the value of hard-to-measure damages like physical and emotional pain, lost future earnings and opportunities, and the total cost of making a full recovery. An experienced personal injury lawyer routinely works with these sorts of experts.

In any personal injury claim, it is vital to prove that the defending party was liable. Your attorney will work diligently to gather information and build a strong case as they fight for optimal compensation for your pain and suffering. You must have physical evidence to prove that the party in question owed you a duty of care, that they breached their duty of care, that their breach of duty of care caused your injury, and the damages that occurred as a result. Once fault is established, the guilty party will be held liable to pay compensation.

The amount of time for your specific injury claim case to be fully settled varies greatly. It typically takes anywhere from a few months to two years to settle a case, with many factors playing a part. The client’s financial situation can determine how long a case takes, along with the extent of the injuries, the severity of the accident, how many parties were involved, and how easy it is for your lawyer to negotiate between insurance companies. Your attorney will keep in close communication with you throughout the entire legal process.

At Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC, our legal team is dedicated to helping our clients get the maximum amount of compensation they deserve for the injuries and pain they are facing. We do not take advantage of you, and do not charge a dime until we recover what is owed to you. You can typically expect a personal injury lawyer to receive ⅓ of any settlement or award. If you have any concerns about cost or compensation, don’t hesitate to ask!

The statute of limitations in the state of Nevada for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. In medical malpractice claims, you have three years from the date of the negligent act that caused injury occurred, or one year from the date the injury was discovered. If you feel that you have a viable personal injury claim and want to learn more about the process, it is in your best interest to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you remain within the statute of limitations.

No, you are not required to have an attorney help you through the process of filing a claim. You are legally permitted to file a claim independently. However, nobody should have to face a legal battle alone, especially where pain and suffering are involved. You deserve to rest and focus on your recovery from injury, while a competent attorney gathers paperwork, information, evidence, testimonies, police reports, and more. Your lawyer will negotiate with difficult insurance companies and ensure your rights are fully represented. Attempting to file a claim on your own will likely result in little to no compensation.

There are two general categories of damages you may have the right to recover if someone’s wrongful actions have injured you. The first is known as economic damages (sometimes also called special damages). These damages reflect your out-of-pocket costs of an injury, such as:

• Initial Medical Costs: Costs you incur during your on-scene medical treatment, transfer to an emergency treatment facility, and initial hospital stay.
• Ongoing Medical Costs: Prescriptions, follow up appointments, specialists, ongoing testing.
• Rehabilitative Costs: Physical or occupational therapy, specialized equipment or machinery, costs from an inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation facility, mental health treatment.
• Costs Of Modifications To Your Home Or Vehicle: Installation of ramps, specialized driving equipment, or other modifications made to allow you to access your home or car.
• Lost Wages: Wages you didn’t earn because of your hospital stay or having to miss work for appointments.