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CLAIMS AGAINST WALGREENS

TheOneLawyer.com handles claims against Walgreens whether we go to trial or settle out of court. With our years of experience handling personal injury claims against large corporations, we have the knowledge and skill to prepare every case to go to trial from the very beginning and large companies know this from our reputation. If you or a loved one was injured at Walgreens or because of their negligence, this blog will help you to understand how to make a claim for personal injuries against a large company like Walgreens. There are many large retail chains in the United States where customers sustain personal injuries as a result of their negligence every year. As of August of 2020, there were 83 Walgreens stores in Nevada alone with hundreds more around the nation.

Walgreens is similar to most other retail pharmacies in that the maintain a retail store that sells a variety of merchandise, and they also operate a pharmacy to fill prescription medication. Like most retail chains, a large number of injuries accidents occur on their premises or as a result of the negligence of their employees, often by filling prescriptions incorrectly and causing personal injuries as a result of the negligence.

Actions against Walgreens for Accidents in their Stores

Many of the cases against Walgreens for personal injuries involve slip an falls, or what we refer to in the law as “premises liability lawsuits.” If you or a loved one is injured by a dangerous or hazardous condition, such as a wet floor, something falling on you or some other trip hazard at a Walgreens location, call an experienced attorney at TheOneLawyer.com to immediately preserve the evidence regarding your claim.

Walgreens is not the only retailer whose negligence sometimes causes personal injuries to customers. Other retail stores like Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Home Depot, etc. are often culpable for creating negligent conditions that cause injury as well. However, this blog will address claims for personal injuries against Walgreens and many of our blogs this year will address claims against other retailers. In these cases, it is critical to prove the company did something wrong (aka was negligent) to cause the personal injury to their customer. Contrary to a common belief, a store is not liable for damages just because a guest is injured on the property. You must prove they were negligent, and in Nevada, this can be very tricky without an attorney.

Although most large companies like Walgreens take great care to ensure the safety of their customers, employees, including pharmacists do make mistakes that cause personal injuries to their customers and guests. Walgreens is frequently sued for personal injuries, and you can be assured that they have teams of sophisticated and experiences defense lawyers to fight your claim. That is why you need the experience of TheOneLawyer.com on your side to fight a large company if you sustain a personal injury on their property or as a result of their negligence. Attorney Laura Payne, Esq. spent almost a decade representing a large corporation defending personal injury claims and you need the benefit of that experience to fight the large companies when you are injured as a result of their negligence. gets sued a lot because of its sheer size. Great hospitals make mistakes.

There are most commonly two main types of lawsuits against Walgreens. Since they operate retail stores and received a high volume of customers shopping, many cases involve slip and falls and other injuries that occur at the store. Walgreens is a pharmacy that fills millions of hundreds of prescriptions every day and mistakes are sometimes made in this part of the business that cause personal injuries.

Violation of NRS CHAPTER 639 – PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY by Walgreens and Medication Error Lawsuits

Mistakes are a part of life and in Nevada, there is a substantial body of law that governs pharmacies in Nevada to help prevent such mistakes that is found at at CHAPTER 639 – PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY. This act governs Malpractice claims against pharmacies that generally fall into two categories which include dispensing drug errors and harmful drug interactions. Dispensing errors actually happen more often than you believe by high-volume pharmacies like Walgreens. The good news is that in most cases these errors cause little if any harm. However, dispensing errors of giving the wrong medication or the wrong dose and sometimes cause substantial injury or even death resulting in a wrongful death claim.

Settlements and Verdicts Against Walgreens For Personal Injuries

Listed below are just a small sampling of the claims for personal injuries against Walgreens that resulted in jury verdicts or settlements. These cases include both premises liability and pharmacy liability claims. In is important to note that for all of the claims for personal injuries brought against Walgreens, very few go to trial.

In the case of Warren v. Walgreens (Arizona 2007): A Walgreens pharmacist filled a prescription for the deceased plaintiff for tramadol which resulted in a $6 million verdict. On the day following the filling of the tramadol prescription to the deceased plaintiff for methadone. Even though a computer warning of drug interactions popped up, the pharmacist changed the dose from 5 mg to 10 mg. The pharmacist did not obtain authorization from the prescribing doctor or warn the descendant against combining these drugs. The deceased plaintiff tragically died as a result of combine medications. His wife filed a wrongful death action against Walgreens alleging that her husband died as a result of the Walgreens pharmacist failing to warn him of drug interactions. She further claimed that the pharmacist was negligent in dispensing the prescription and in an excessive amount. The case went to trial where the jury found for the plaintiff and awarded a total verdict in the amount of $6 million.
Rossab v. Walgreens (California 2013) $12.5 million: In this case the plaintiff was seated on bench in front of a Walgreens store when a driver in the parking lot makes a parking error while attempting to park their car and drives over the curb and hits him. As a result, the plaintiff suffers traumatic injuries including an anoxic brain injury that leaves him in a persistent semi-vegetative state. This lawsuit is brought on his behalf against Walgreens alleging they were negligent in maintaining their premises in a dangerous and defective condition by installing the bench in front of moving vehicles without providing any reasonable means of protection. Specifically, Walgreens failed to follow its own policy of installing pipe bollards between a bench and parking spot. Walgreens denied any liability but agreed to settle the plaintiff’s premises liability claims for $12.5 million.
Cusack v. Walgreens (Wisconsin 2019) $300,000: A delivery driver made a delivery at a Walgreens, and he was struck by a falling stack of tote bags. He fell to the ground and hit his head on his delivery truck’s steel frame. The man injured his head, neck, and right shoulder. He alleged that the Walgreens employee’s negligence caused these injuries. They claimed they allowed the stack of tote bags to fall. He settled against Walgreens for $300,000.
T.S., Pro Ami v. Walgreens (Colorado 2019) $100,500: A 2-year-old boy was prescribed Levothyroxine. The Walgreens pharmacist dispensed Levothryxoine pills that were three-times stronger than the prescribed dose. The boy suffered an overdose. His side effects lasted over a 6-week spam. The jury awarded the family $100,500.
Morales v. Walgreens (Florida 2018) $87,735: A 62-year-old man slipped and fell on a small nail polish puddle at Walgreens. He suffered permanent left shoulder injuries, including a rotator cuff tear and underwent surgery. He alleged that Walgreen’s negligence in not cleaning up the spill caused his injuries. Walgreens lawyers argued comparative negligence. A jury found each party 50 percent liable and awarded $87,735.
Jauregui v. Walgreens (California 2017) $104,800: A woman slipped and fell on a water puddle at Walgreens and suffered neck and back injuries. She claimed Walgreens employees failed to maintain the premises in a safe condition and Walgreens denied liability. A jury awarded the woman $104,800.
King v. Walgreens (New Jersey 2008) $1,075,000 million: A 36-year-old man who is a car dealer slipped and fell on ice outside of a Walgreens store. As a result of the fall, he sustained an ankle fracture and a hip injury. He underwent surgery for his injury, but still suffered chronic pain that caused him to lose his job. The ice in the parking lot was due to snow on the store’s roof draining down into the parking lot and then freezing over. It was determined during discovery that the store had actually received complaints of this problem in writing but failed to fix the issue of this water draining into the parking lot. A lawsuit against Walgreens was filed and Walgreens agreed to settle his claim for $1,075,000 million.

When fighting companies like Walgreens, filing a claim with the Walgreen claims department yourself is extremely unlikely to yield results, even when a severe injury results. Large corporations like Walgreens are worth billions and but will still fight hard against injury claims even if liability is clear. However, retaining the experience of TheOneLawyer.com is the best way to preserve your claims. If they know they have liability and you have an attorney to go to court against them, they will often pay large settlements for serious injuries sustained by people that are a result of their negligence.

WHY I AM GRATEFULL 2022: . I am grateful for the time I am lucky enough to send with my sons. Life is constantly moving forward, and I am grateful to take to play baseball at the park or watch a movie with them. I never take my time with them for granted. It is important for all of us to be the change we want to see in the world by making gratitude a part of each day. If we all practice gratitude more regularly, the world will be a kinder place. Each of my blogs will contain something I am grateful for and reviewed in our year end blog. I hope that you will also have a lengthy list by the end of 2022. I hope that by reflecting on gratitude, we will find the positive of everyday, even the days that are stressful.

At TheOneLawyer.com, we are here to serve our community and provide legal services in the Henderson and Las Vegas area and we are grateful for this opportunity. We are a boutique law firm providing experienced and personal representation to injured clients. At the Law Offices of Laura Payne, Esq. TheOneLawyer.com we provide professional and personal service to each and every one of our clients on various legal matters and have over 15 years of experience in reviewing insurance policies and in Nevada insurance law. If you have a question regarding any type of personal injury or paying your medical bills from an accident, please do not hesitate to call the offices of TheOneLawyer.com and speak directly to attorney Laura Marie Payne, Esq. a Henderson Injury Attorney for over 15 years. Laura is recognized as one of Nevada’s Top 100 Lawyers. She has the experience and knowledge to obtain the maximum settlement you deserve. Please call our office if you or a loved one is injured. We can make sure that you receive the care you need and deserve and advise on how to preserve evidence.

At our office, we are experienced in helping injured victims get the compensation to which they are entitled. Insurance companies never have the best interest of the injured person at the top of their priorities. They want to pay as little on every claim as possible. Having worked for an insurance company as an attorney for 9 years before opening my boutique law firm specializing in helping injured people, I have reviewed thousands of auto accident claims and policy provisions.

At the Henderson and Las Vegas Accident injury law offices of TheOneLawyer.com, Laura Payne, Esq. and her staff are here to help you and your family in the event that accidents and tragedies occur. For any of your legal needs, do not hesitate to contact our Henderson and Las Vegas Accident injury offices. TheOneLawyer.com is a boutique, family-owned law firm that specializes in helping injured people and the community of Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada with legal issues involving auto accidents, wrongful deaths, slip and falls, truck accidents, injuries to children, bicycle accidents, dog bites, product liability claims, and all types of injury claims. Please do not hesitate to call us anytime you have a legal question or you or a loved one has sustained an injury at 702-450-4868 and text 24/7 at 702-600-0032.

THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT.

THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT

TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Oberlin College 1964

This is one of many of my favorite quotes the Martin Luther Kings and I think a great summary of his legacy in the law. Although my blogs generally regard topics that we help clients with every day, I feel that at the time of the Holiday of his birth, it is important to take this week to remember his words that ring so real over fifty years later. Perhaps the most significant of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s influences on American history were his remarks on the connection of the law and social justice.

Laws Can be a Block to Racial Justice

A large part of the civil rights movement was a battle against laws as they existed at the time. There were racially discriminatory laws in place that allowed segregationists the grounds on which to attack civil rights activism. In fact, police in Southern states arrested civil rights protesters which included, on several occasions, Martin Luther King himself for violating criminal code provisions. These laws included trespassing, disturbing the peace, marching without a permit, violating picketing laws, engaging in criminal defamation and criminal conspiracy. In fact, the NAACP was actually prosecuted in for refusing to disclose its membership rolls as was required by state law at the time. Not only was the law drastically against the Civil Rights movement at the time, but multiple states in the south also brought actions against civil rights attorneys for legal ethics violations as retaliation and to instill fear in those attorneys willing to fight to change the law as it stood at that time. In addition to legal ethics complaints, the city of Montgomery, Alabama used minor traffic ordinance violations as a way to stop the carpools used during the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. The state of Alabama went as far as to prosecute Marin Luther King on charges of tax evasion.

The Can Be Applied Unfairly

Although Martin Luther King, Jr. was an advocate of peace and justice, it was necessary break laws that were in place at the time to effectuate social justice. In fact, even some laws that, upon their wording said nothing about race, were clearly being used against the civil right protesters. State leaders were segregationists who defied the implantation of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. Board of Education and other federal civil rights requirements. In his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” (found at the following link:

https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf )

he confronted this question in 1963 , where he set apart just and unjust laws. “A just law,” he wrote, “is a man-made code that squares with the moral law, or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law.” Since segregation laws fall in the latter category, “I can urge men to obey the 1954 decision of the Supreme Court because it is morally right, and I can urge them to disobey segregation ordinances because they are morally wrong.”

The Supreme Court can be Political

Martin Luther King addressed the more difficult situation where a law that “is just on its face and unjust in its application.” It was this situation that resulted in his arrest and arrival at his Birmingham jail cell. He was arrested for “parading without a permit.” “Now, there is nothing wrong with an ordinance which requires a permit for a parade,” he explained, “but when the ordinance is used to preserve segregation and to deny citizens the First Amendment privilege of peaceful assembly and peaceful protest, then it becomes unjust.”

In this particular case, King was correct and supported in the court of public opinion and the constitution as we read it today, but he lost in the highest court of the nation. The Supreme Court of the United States heard the appeal of the conviction of civil rights protesters for violating a state court injunction ordering them to refrain from demonstrating, the Court ruled 5-4 against the civil rights protesters in Walker vs. City of Birmingham , 388 U.S. 307 (1967) https://www.oyez.org/cases/1966/249. Although he had multiple victories in the Supreme Court, but this case was one of a few of exceptions. Justice Stewart, writing for the Court, reprimanded the protesters in Walker v. Birmingham: and stated: “This Court cannot hold that the petitioners were constitutionally free to ignore all the procedures of the law and carry their battle to the streets. One may sympathize with the petitioners’ impatient commitment to their cause. But respect for judicial process is a small price to pay for the civilizing hand of law, which alone can give abiding meaning to constitutional freedom.”

The Continued Fight Against Unjust Enforcement of Laws

What strikes me in this is how the Supreme Court can sometimes ignore how the implementation of a law can violate the rights guaranteed by other laws. This is a practice that continues to plague our system of justice to this day. In fact, it is clear and apparent from the current Supreme Court and the recent very political appointments made to the Court. For King, enforcement of unjust laws and the courts that supported the practice were hurdles in the cause of racial justice. These enforcement of law in an unjust manner continues in our justice system over fifty years later. In some recent decisions, the court has made controversial rulings in some of the most politically and socially charged areas of the law. Here are a few examples:

City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma v. Bond (Per Curiam Opinion on October 18, 2021)

In this case, the Court summarily (without argument) reversed the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court held that the conduct by the police officers did not violate any clearly established violation of statutory or constitutional rights, and thus, they are entitled to qualified immunity

United States v. Cooley, (9-0 Opinion by Justice Breyer on June 1, 2021. Justice Alito filed a concurring opinion.)

In this case, the Court vacated and remanded the decision of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Court ruled that a tribal police officer has authority to detain temporarily and to search a non-Indian traveling on a public right-of-way running through a reservation for potential violations of state or federal law.

Nasrallah v. Barr, (7-2 Opinion by Justice Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan and Gorsuch on June 1, 2020. Justice Thomas, joined by Justice Alito, filed a dissenting opinion.)

In this case, The Court reversed the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court held that courts can review an immigrant’s factual challenge to a denial of their application to stay conviction-based deportation under the Convention Against Torture.

For a full up to date list of recent decision by the Supreme Court Refer to the ABA website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/criminal_justice/resources/case_updates/

WHY I AM GRATEFULL 2022: I am grateful for this hot and delicious latte from the fancy Keurig that my son talked me into buying on this quiet and peaceful Sunday morning as I write this blog and reflect on this amazing human being who changed our county so profoundly. Thank you, Dr. King, for your passion, your determination and your brilliance. It is important for all of us to be the change we want to see in the world by making gratitude a part of each day. If we all practice gratitude more regularly, the world will be a kinder place. Each of my blogs will contain something I am grateful for and reviewed in our year end blog. I hope that you will also have a lengthy list by the end of 2022. I hope that by reflecting on gratitude, we will find the positive of everyday, even the days that are stressful.

Legal Guidance Can Help You Feel Confident About Your Accident Case

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Your truck accident was probably caused by a rare situation. However, when the consequences of the accident are life changing, the assistance of a Las Vegas accident attorney can help protect your rights so you can start rebuilding your life. Continue reading →

After an Accident, Determine Your Legal Options

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Understanding the process of making a claim for compensation may seem daunting when you’ve been through an accident. However, the process can be simplified and the legal system may bring you the compensation you need to pay your bills. Continue reading →

Accidents Happen and a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Get You Through

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Car accidents are one of the biggest causes of injury in America. When you are not at fault, a personal injury attorney can help you make sure you are rightfully compensated for your pain.

Understanding When You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Out of all of the unintentional injury deaths in America each year, 33,804 are from motor vehicle accidents. As the fourth highest cause of death among people every year, this number is terrifying. It proves that a car accident can happen to anyone at any time and it is very essential to have contact with an experienced washington dc car accident lawyer who can help you investigate and take to the court all aspects of your personal injury claims and other compensation you deserve.

The scary part about being in a car accident is that it is not always your fault. Car accidents have so many possible causes that you never know when one is going to happen. Yet, most car accidents happen close to home.

Hiring a car accident lawyer in Las Vegas will help ensure that you get the treatment and help you need no matter what was damaged in the accident.

Property Damage

Your car often suffers the most damage in an accident. However, dealing with insurers and auto manufacturers can be difficult. A personal injury lawyer can help you determine what kind of help and compensation you are entitled to in the event that your car is damaged. You can pop over to this website to get more information on lawyers. To do this, the lawyer will help determine who was at fault. Then, the lawyer will determine whether your insurance is trying to skirt the costs of repair. Both of these services can be of immense help.

This also applies to the workplace injuries, when the managers and authorities incharge always wonder what to do after an employee gets hurt! One of the best solution to this problem, lies with personal injury attorneys who can fight for the company and also seek justice to the victims.

Pain and Suffering

Lawyers, especially the dwi lawyer representing clients in Great Neck and such other areas, know how to best prepare you to seek compensation for personal injuries. A personal injury lawyer can help you get the full reimbursement you deserve from both the insurance company and any other parties liable for the accident.

Lawyers Establish the Facts

No matter what happened, a personal injury lawyer can make your recovery easier by establishing the facts and helping you with the burden of dealing with all of the paperwork that comes with an automobile accident.

Reasons Why You Should Not Omit Legal Counsel for A Dog Bite

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When you contact a dog bite accident attorney, you can increase your chances of receiving compensation for your injury.

Don’t Omit Legal Counsel for Your Dog Bite

Dogs can be ideal pets to have and are liked by most people. However, there are times when dogs are not as nice as they appear and will attack those whom they know or don’t know. When these situations occur, the dog bite victim can lose a significant amount of blood, limbs or die from their injury. The severity of dog bites may vary among victims, but the trauma is the same. The sudden attack of a dog can leave you fearful of any dog that is similar to the dog that bit you.

Don’t Forego Your Benefits

You may not want to cause any trouble regarding your dog bite injury, but you have to take into consideration your future discomfort. Some people may be able to recover from a dog bite within a short period of time, but if you have extensive wounds your level of care may be lengthy.

How an Attorney Can Help You

An attorney understands your apprehensions about being near dogs and knows that the recovery process requires various forms of medical treatment. That’s why it is important to seek assistance shortly after the incident. You may have already begun your medical treatment, and that’s good, but you should also seek counsel with an attorney so that you can receive the compensation you’re entitled to in order to cover medical expenses. You need to ensure that all of your injury expenses will be paid.

Contact an Attorney Today

There is no specific deadline in which you must submit a dog bite claim or file a lawsuit within the state of Nevada. However, the sooner you seek dog bite attorney Las Vegas representation, the sooner you will be able to collect compensation that you’re entitled to. Your recovery process can be better when you have legal support.

When to Consult With an Accident Attorney

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Many accidents are due to negligence on the part of drivers, business owners or others. If you are in an accident, you should consult with an attorney to find out if you are entitled to some type of compensation.

How an Attorney Can Help You After an Accident

Accidents are always upsetting and unfortunate events. While your first concern should always be to make sure you or anyone else involved receives immediate medical attention, you should not overlook the possibility of seeking legal damages. A qualified personal injury lawyer or a bankruptcy lawyer from https://bennerweinkauf.com/ can tell you if you may be qualified to receive compensation for damages.

When to Consult With an Attorney

It’s a good idea to consult with an accident attorney whenever you are involved in an accident. This includes accidents involving vehicles, the workplace or in someone’s place of business. If you are not intimately familiar with the law, you probably don’t know what type of damages you might be able to collect. If, for example, you are in a restaurant in Las Vegas and you fall and hurt yourself, a slip and fall attorney Las Vegas may be able to help you collect damages from the business.

Important Things to Know About Personal Injury Lawyers

Some people are reluctant to call a lawyer because they are afraid they won’t be able to afford the cost. Many lawyers, especially an Oakland Employment Law Attorney, however, work on contingency fees. This means you don’t have to pay them unless and until you collect damages. Another thing to keep in mind is that an attorney can often help you collect from an insurance company without filing a lawsuit.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

When consulting with an attorney, you should ask a few questions before deciding whether or not to move forward. You should find out how experienced the attorney is with your kind of case. You should always be clear about the fee. In addition to collecting a percentage of the damages, the lawyer may also charge you additionally for expenses. You should also ask the attorney for an estimate on how long the case is likely to take.

Winning a Dog Bite Case in Nevada

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Winning a lawsuit over a dog bite can be tricky since Nevada does not have a dog bite statute. Learn what you can do to strengthen your case.

Strengthening a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Las Vegas

If you have been bitten by a dog in Las Vegas, suing the dog’s owners can be tricky as Nevada does not specifically have a law covering dog bites. However, working with a dog bite attorney Las Vegas, you can successfully sue under a general negligence claim if you can prove that the owner knew their dog was a threat to bite and didn’t take adequate steps to protect the public. Here are a few points that can help you strengthen your case.

Frequent Aggressive Behavior

An animal’s past history can be used to prove that the owner should have reasonably known that it was a threat to bite a person. This history can include a track record of snapping or biting at people or past fights with other dogs. Another potential factor in a lawsuit is if the dog has been trained as an attack dog; if this is the case the owner has a higher burden to keep the dog away from the public.

Defending Against Shared Negligence

One common defense that dog owners use in Nevada during a civil case is that the person who was bitten had provoked the dog and was partially responsible for the attack. If this holds up in court, a potential financial judgement can be reduced or even thrown out. It’s important to find witnesses to the attack if possible to prove that you were not involved in provoking the dog to attack.

Dog Breeds and Sizes

Certain breeds of dogs are known to be more likely to aggressively attack strangers. Such breeds include rottweilers and pit bulls and preventing obese pets from attacking people is of utmost importance. If you are bitten by a dog that is a breed known to be aggressive, this can be proof that the owner should have taken additional precautions. This is also true if the dog is a larger breed that can cause more damage if a bite does occur.

What Judges Consider in Personal Injury Case Awards

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A car accident victim can receive several types of compensation for the injury. Compensatory and punitive damages may be worth thousands. Some people think that veterans must be wounded or otherwise injured in action in order to receive compensation, but this is only a common misconception. As a matter of fact, there are legal teams that focus on Veteran Benefit Denial Law in order to protect veterans that may be having issues receiving the benefits they are entitled to. Here are a few things that are considered as factors in cases of this type, if you are looking for a good law firm the The Stephens Law Firm is the right one for you.

The Extent of the Neglect

The judge will consider the extent of the neglect in the case. The victim may receive one or two types of compensation. Compensatory damages are the ones that were previously stated. Punitive damages are additional payments that an extremely neglectful party will have to pay. Persons who show little regard for the well-being of other people are likely to pay punitive damages. An example of such a person is a person who drives a car with a BAC that is well over the legal limit. Each personal injury case varies, and the victim will need a legal professional to clarify.

The Actual Cost of Damages

One of the duties of a reliable personal injury lawyer is adding the costs of the damages. The settlement figure will mostly consist of the cost of the combined damages. The settlement will include funds lost on hospital bills, medications, physical therapies, lost work wages, auto repairs, household bill and the like. The victim will need to have the documentation to prove the losses.

How Much Can Someone Win in a Personal Injury Case?

Many automobile accident victims wonder how much of a settlement they can obtain if they visit a reliable car accident lawyer Las Vegas firm. A personal injury settlement has quite a few variables, and a victim would have to schedule a consolation to get a clear picture of the win potential and the settlement potential. The following are aspects of the automobile accident that the personal injury attorney and the judge will consider before the victim receives compensation from the offending party:

Percentage of Fault

The first aspect of the injury that the judge will consider is the percentage of fault. An abogado de accidentes personales greeley co will most likely consider the fault of both parties during the consultation. A victim who is partially responsible for an accident will not receive full compensation for the injury. The person may receive compensation, but it will be reduced by the percentage of fault in the case. For example, one can use a two-car accident. Car A may have run into car B because the driver was not wearing his prescribed glasses. However, Car B’s driver may have been applying lipstick while driving. Car B’s driver may be 40 percent responsible for the injury. The driver of car B may be the one who files a personal injury claim. A judge may award the plaintiff with a settlement, but it will be reduced by 40 percent.

A Helpful Guide to Handling your Insurance Company after a Las Vegas Auto Accident

The unthinkable has happened. You’ve been in an automobile accident. Now what happens? The first steps are fairly simple. Move your car out of the way (if possible), see if anyone has been injured, call 911, snap a few pictures, and exchange contact information with anyone who saw what happened. Eventually calling your insurance company makes that list.

The question is: what happens when your insurance company calls you?

How to Deal with the Insurance Company

Even if you have gone through the motion of hiring an accident attorney Vukelja & dePaula, you are still going to have to exchange words with the insurance company. At some point in time, you will need to give a formal statement about what happened. Giving the wrong kind of statement can end up hurting your chances of getting any financial compensation.

When you talk to the insurance company for the first time, they are going to collect personal information. They are going to ask you a few questions:

Where is your car right now?
Did your car get damaged?
How did the accident happen?
Did anyone get injured?

Each of these questions need to be answered to the best of your ability. You need to make sure you are supplying the insurance company with honest answers. Eventually, someone will find out if you lie about how the accident happened.

Your insurance company is going to want to know where your vehicle is because if it was damaged and it is at a tow yard, they are going to want to move it. They want to move it to one of their body shops. This will make the repair bill that they have to pay cheaper.

That is Not the Battle You Want to Fight

If the insurance company wants to more your car or tow your car to a certain auto shop, just let them do it. This means that chances are pretty good that they are going to foot the bill.

You have the right to tell them not to record your statements given on the phone. They are required to ask you if they can record. You do have the right to say no. It is a good idea to talk to the Las Vegas auto accident attorney that you have hired before you may any sort of agreements with or statements to your insurance company. Your attorney would be more than happy to speak to your insurance company for you.