Personal Injury Practice Overview

Personal injury representation

Personal Injury Practice Overview. Las Vegas, Nevada.

The personal injury lawyers at Heshmati & Associates provide expert legal representation to people injured because of negligence or wrongdoing by another person or entity.

Our goal is to achieve maximum injury compensation for our clients. For more information or to discuss your case, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our lawyer for personal injury. The initial consultation is free and confidential.

We represent clients in Las Vegas and other cities of Nevada.

We also represent many out-of-state visitors injured while visiting Las Vegas or Nevada.

Personal injury lawyer's fee

We take all personal injury accident cases on a contingency basis, which means you only pay if we get settlement money for you.

Time limits to bring a case

In Nevada, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally limited to two (2) years. If you plan to file a lawsuit against your insurance and use Uninsured Motorist(UM) coverage, the statute of limitations is six (6) years for the UM claim and still two (2) years for the underlying adverse driver claim.

If you are partially at fault

Nevada accepts the comparative negligence law, which means if you are less than 51% at fault for an accident, you are still entitled to the settlement.

Bankruptcy and personal injury claims in Las Vegas and Nevada

Filing for bankruptcy will hurt your injury claim. Before filing for bankruptcy, it's always best to discuss your situation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Can I re-open a personal injury claim?

The new law for personal injury claims, NRS 10.185, took effect on October 1, 2019.

Under this law, the personal injury victim can take back a prior agreement with the insurance company and re-open the case. Here are the circumstances when you can apply NRS 10.185: a) you signed the release from liability form within 30 days of the accident, without the aid of an attorney, and b) within 60 days of the accident, the victim, or their attorney, tells the insurance company, in writing, that they want to void the release, and they return the money within 10 days of their writing. If you have any questions, call our office.

Tax reform 2017 and personal injury settlements

Many clients ask if the Tax Reform 2017 affects their injury settlements. The answer is - it doesn't. More specifically, the pain and suffering part of your injury settlement is non-taxable.

Areas of personal injury

The types of accidents we routinely handle:

The types of injuries we litigate:

Uber accidents / Lyft accidents

Representing victims of Uber accidents and Lyft accidents is a big part of our injury practice. Since the day Uber and Lyft were allowed to operate in our state, we represented dozens of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians involved in the ride-sharing companies' auto accidents in Las Vegas and Nevada. The insurance claim process for Lyft or Uber is very different from regular motor vehicle accidents. To file a liability claim with Uber or Lyft, you need an attorney with experience dealing with app-based businesses, especially when more than one accident victim is involved.

If your Uber or Lyft accident resulted in a severe injury and required hospitalization, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case. We don't charge for consultations.

Food delivery accidents

Another big part of our injury practice is representing victims of food delivery services - accidents involving Grubhub, Postmates, UberEats, DoorDash, and various pizza delivery services. Each company has it's own specifics, and to get a full and fair accident settlement, you need an attorney who knows how their liability insurance works.

While nobody can reverse the unfortunate events of an accident, we can help you get compensated for the medical bills and other damages.

Sports-related injuries

Sports-related injuries are the third big area of our legal practice. If you or your child got injured in any sport-related activity, call our office and speak with our lawyer for personal injury.

Can I still pursue a personal injury case if I don't have a Social Security number?

Yes. You can still file a personal injury compensation claim in Nevada (and throughout the U.S.) even if you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN). Your immigration status does not affect your right to file a lawsuit against a negligent driver. The civil justice system protects any person injured in the U.S., regardless of citizenship or documentation status.

The same rules apply if you are a DACA recipient (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

With questions, call our office. Consultations are free.

When multiple parties involved

Nevada law allows you to file a lawsuit against some or ALL defendants responsible for the accident. Also, if multiple victims were involved, all victims who filed a claim must be compensated for damages under Nevada law.

Insurance companies and accident liability claims

We regularly handle accident liability claims with USAA, Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Hartford, and many other insurance companies. It makes no difference to us what insurance company the plaintiff uses. Preparing a demand package, filing a liability claim, and negotiating a settlement are the same.

Helping accident victims

The personal injury lawyers at Heshmati & Associates work hard to help people through difficult times. They understand the challenges you and your family face physically, emotionally, and financially. To every client and case, personal injury lawyers at Heshmati & Associates bring extensive knowledge of Nevada law and dedication to protecting injury victims' rights.

To speak with a lawyer for personal injury, call 702-432-1000.

The initial consultation is always free.

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The personal injury lawyers at Heshmati & Associates serve clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, Clark County, and other cities in Nevada.

Home visits

If you cannot visit our office because of your injury, we will come to you. When you call, ask to schedule a home or hospital visit with our lawyer for personal injury.

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