Personal Injury Attorney to Maximize Your Compensation Claims

What You Can Expect After an Accident

Suffering injuries from accidents can cause widespread damage: they can make it difficult for us to work and earn a living; they can contribute to our medical bills, and cause us potentially lifelong medical ailments; the pain and suffering, anxiety, and trauma can be particularly debilitating. No matter the class and extent of your injuries, if you have been the wronged party in a personal injury case, you are likely entitled to damages which you need and deserve. You are not punishing someone else for your misfortune, but are instead fighting for your own quality of life and financial security. However, the maximum amount of damages you can earn from a case can depend on the type of case in-question. For more information, read the explanation below.

Are You Suing a Public Employee?

If you were involved in an accident with a present or former public employee, your damages may be limited by law. According to NRS §41.035(1), “An award for damages in an action… against a present or former officer or employee of the State or any political subdivision… may not exceed the sum of $200,000[.]” In other words, in cases involving public agencies or government agencies, the government has passed laws to limit the compensation those affected by their negligence can earn in personal injury claims against them.

Victim of Medical Malpractice?

When you take action against a healthcare professional for their professional negligence, your noneconomic damages (related to pain and suffering, disfigurement, etc.) are limited — though this limit is increasing over time. According to NRS §41A.035(1), “In an action for injury or death against a provider of health care based upon professional negligence… the amount of noneconomic damages awarded in such an action must not exceed $350,000.” However, as of January 1, 2024, that limit has increased $80,000 on the first day of the year, and will continue to do so until after January 1, 2028. That means the limit currently sits at $510,000, and will slowly increase to $750,000 by the start of 2028.

A Lawyer Maximizes Your Winnings

If you are looking to maximize your compensation in the event of a personal injury accident, then you need to contact an experienced attorney who can champion your case and win. At D.R. Patti & Associates, we have countless years of experience fighting, and winning, cases just like yours in a court of law. We only get paid if you win, so you know we will do our best to earn you the damages you deserve. Give us a call at (702) 500-7070 for a free consultation today!