If you’ve been injured in a Nevada truck accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. Contact Battle Born Injury Lawyers to learn more about your case.
Our team has over 85 years of combined experience. Since our firm was founded in 2010, our Nevada truck accident lawyers have been fighting hard for Nevada accident victims. In that time, we’ve gotten hundreds of millions of dollars in awards for clients.
Call us today at (702) 745-3161 to schedule a free consultation with a Nevada truck accident attorney.
How Battle Born Injury Lawyers Can Help After Your Nevada Truck Accident
Given the size and weight of tractor-trailers, truck accidents are often serious and result in catastrophic injuries. Frequently, Nevada commercial truck accidents lead to long-term injuries and financial hardship.
If a truck driver or trucking company is responsible for your injuries, you could be entitled to compensation for all of your losses. Our experienced Nevada truck accident lawyers know how to fight for our clients and hold trucking companies accountable.
Our Nevada legal team will help you get the best possible result by:
- Investigating your accident to determine who was at fault
- Gathering evidence to prove who or what caused the accident
- Calculating current and future damages
- Collecting documentation and working with expert witnesses to support your damages claim
- Filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company
- Negotiating with the insurance company to ensure a fair settlement
- Filing a lawsuit and representing you in court
- Handling all administrative tasks and correspondence
- Complying with all deadlines, including the statute of limitations.
Contact us today, and let our Nevada personal injury lawyers start fighting for you.
How Common Are Truck Accidents in Nevada?
Unfortunately, truck accidents happen more often than most people think. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2022 in the United States, 5,936 people were killed in large truck accidents. Seventy percent of those fatalities were occupants of other vehicles.
In 2022 in Nevada, 588 vehicles were involved in truck accidents, resulting in 42 fatalities. Hopefully, your family will never be involved in a truck accident. If you are, our law office can help you get the compensation you deserve.
What Are Common Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Nevada?
The frustrating reality is that most commercial truck accidents can be avoided. Drivers have to have special licensure and training. In addition, companies have to comply with regulations about the number of hours drivers can work. Too often, trucking companies don’t comply with regulations or are negligent in the training and management of drivers.
Some of the most common causes of truck accidents are:
- Fatigued driving
- Distracted driving
- Violations of hours of service regulations
- Merging errors
- Failure to yield
- Unsafe turns
- Tailgating
- Inadequate truck maintenance
- Failure to perform necessary truck inspections
- Lack of skill by truck drivers
- Hazardous road conditions
- Negligent hiring of truck drivers
- Defective vehicles
- Defective safety equipment
- Bad weather
If you’re not sure what caused your truck accident, our team can help. We’ll investigate your case to determine who is at fault. Next, we’ll fight hard to ensure they’re held accountable.
Who Is Responsible for a Nevada Truck Accident?
In Nevada, the party responsible for an accident is liable for all damages incurred from the accident. Our team is skilled at investigating cases and gathering the necessary damage to show who was responsible.
Potential parties who can be liable in Nevada truck accidents are:
- Truck drivers
- Truck manufacturers
- Commercial trucking companies
- Government agencies
- Drivers of other vehicles
- Property owners
Commercial trucking accident lawsuits are often complex. Determining what caused the accident and how many parties are responsible can be complicated.
Given the complexity and high stakes of truck accidents, you need a lawyer who has experience in trucking accidents. We have a track record of success with truck accidents and will fight hard to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.
What Are Common Injuries After a Nevada Truck Crash?
Truck accidents often result in injuries, many of which are severe. Given the force involved in semi-truck accidents, it’s not uncommon for victims to suffer catastrophic injuries.
Some of the most common injuries after Nevada truck accidents are:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts
- Whiplash
- Airbag and seatbelt injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Wrongful death
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you could be entitled to compensation for all of your losses. Contact a Nevada truck accident lawyer to discuss your injuries.
How Much Is My Nevada Semi-Truck Case Worth?
The amount that victims recover after a truck accident varies widely based on the facts of each case. Because of this, it’s not helpful to look at median settlements or average jury awards. Recovery is very case and fact-specific.
To get an estimate of the value of your case, you’ll need to discuss the facts with an experienced personal injury attorney.
That said, some factors that impact recovery are:
- The type and severity of injuries
- The long-term prognosis of accident victims
- Whether there are long-term impacts from the accident
- Whether there is shared responsibility
- Applicable insurance policies
To discuss your case and get a better sense of how much it’s worth, contact a Nevada accident attorney.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Nevada Tractor-Trailer Accident?
After an accident, damages are awarded to victims to compensate them for their losses. The goal is to make victims “whole” – or as close to whole as possible – after an accident. This means reimbursing victims for all current and future losses.
Victims are entitled to economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages reimburse victims for tangible losses that can be documented.
Examples of economic damages are:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy expenses
- Home healthcare expenses
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
Non-economic damages are more abstract and compensate victims for intangible losses caused by an accident.
Examples of non-economic damages are:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Decreased quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Scarring and disfigurement
In addition to compensatory damages, in some cases, accident victims can recover punitive damages. Punitive damages are not intended to compensate victims. Instead, they’re used to deter bad behavior and punish the responsible party.
In Nevada, punitive damages are only awarded if the at-fault party’s behavior is “malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent.” While they are rarely awarded in Nevada personal injury cases, they are applicable in some cases.
Calculating damages is a complex process. Insurance companies and trucking companies will work hard to minimize payments and challenge your claim for damages. A personal injury lawyer can help you accurately calculate damages and gather the evidence necessary to support your damages claim.
Can I Recover Damages If I’m Partly at Fault for the Accident?
Nevada follows a policy of modified comparative negligence. Under this approach, accident victims who are partially at fault for an accident can recover as long as they are not more than 50% responsible for the accident.
As long as injured parties are less than 51% at fault, they can still recover. However, their damages will be reduced based on the percentage of their fault.
For example, if you’re 40% at fault for an accident and get an award of $100,000, you would be entitled to recover $60,000. However, in that same scenario, if you were found to be 51% at fault, you would not be entitled to recover anything.
Comparative negligence is often a central issue in truck accidents. Trucking companies and insurance companies work hard to blame accident victims and reduce payments. An experienced personal injury lawyer is prepared for this and will work hard to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Truck Accident in Nevada?
In Nevada, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. This means that victims have two years from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. If a lawsuit is not filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations, it will be dismissed. When this happens, victims have no right to recovery.
Insurance companies are notorious for delaying claims and slowing down the claims process. You need an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure your case moves forward and that you file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations period.
Contact a Nevada Truck Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been in a Nevada truck accident, a Nevada truck accident lawyer can help. Battle Born Injury Lawyers has experience with truck accidents and knows how to get results for clients. We’ll fight to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll listen to you discuss your case and injuries. Next, we’ll analyze your case and discuss your rights. Finally, we’ll create a personalized strategy to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
You can call us, use our online form, or visit our Nevada personal injury office to schedule your free consultation.
