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17 Dec, 2019 by Erika
This was my first accident lawsuit and I can’t thank kris enough! Me being a mother with 3 kids losing my job and transportation within a month of each other I was so stressed out and didn’t know where to turn..Kris contacted me not even an hour after being dropped off by my tow truck company he’s been on top of my case ever since! I wasn’t expecting it to settle so fast as I’ve read different stories online but Kris has made this process so easy for me. From getting me a rental car to helping with me getting access to the funds while my case was still in process all the way up to notifying me of the settlement payment which the insurance company paid and the max at that! I can’t thank him enough I’d trust him with any injury case of mine god forbid me getting into another accident though of course lol for my 1st experience with this situation I wish I could give him 10 stars! His energy is genuine and he will fight for you! Highly recommended!
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16 Apr, 2019 by Willem
Mr. Helmick came highly referred by a friend that had used him for his personal injury case when Kris was working for another local firm. I happened to cross pathes with him and had a need for his services as he was starting his own firm, Pacific West Injury Law. All I can say is that he is top notch. I am aware that his prior firm is considered one of the best in the state and the knowledge and care he takes with his clients shows he was under the tutelage of some exceptional lawyers. Mr. Helmick was set on reaching a goal for my family in our case and much exceeded the amount we were expecting. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a young determined attorney who is not afraid to go the extra mile for their clients. He doesnt take no for an answer and believe me it truely shows with the settlement we recieved. I cannot thank him enough for a job well done. Thank you again Kris Helmick and Pacific West Injury. 5 star recommendation!!!
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25 May, 2016 by Kristin
I was injured when I was rear ended and was referred to Elaine. When I met her I knew I was in good hands. She helped me feel at ease in this stressful situation. I could always reach her or her assistant when I needed to. The case went to trial and we won. Thank you Elaine!
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17 May, 2016 by Antonina
Ms. Marzola has now been my attorney for two separate claims. Each time she maximize the policy limits and reached a favorable settlement for me. She was very passionate about my case. She always returned my calls and kept me apprised of the status of my case. I highly recommend her.
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19 Feb, 2019 by Tina
Cliff and his team went above and beyond for me when I broke my ankle in a slip and fall. Cliff, Karla, and Bridjet treated me with kindness and did everything they said they would and fought for me and got me a much higher settlement than I expected. All without going to litigation, even though they would have if that's what needed to be done. They were honest with me from my very first call and their fees were more than fair. They treated my case with time and care it needed. I would definitely recommend them to any one in need of a personal injury attorney!!
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19 May, 2017 by Everett j.
Mr. Marcek and his staff were great, they guided me and made sure my case was handle the best way possible. They were caring and answer all my questions. I would recommend anyone he is a true attorney with morals.
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21 Oct, 2021 by Tracy evans
Eric Ferran is the truth he will tell you no lie , he will tell you matter of factly how it is and get the job done right the first time. I highly recommend him.
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29 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I was erroneously charged with first-degree murder and Eric have the case dismissed in a short amount of time. He does paperwork properly, always shows up prepared, he knows the law and the system and charges fairly. He saved my life.
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19 Dec, 2023 by Reed
I recently turned to Dave again, for business documents, and many times before that for personal matters, including a home seller who didn't disclose a major issue. Dave is honest, reliable, and thorough. I highly recommend him.
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07 Sep, 2012 by R.a.
Dave took my case to trial and did better than the settlement offers extended by the other side, by a large margin. He's willing to challenge the other side's lawyers (or the judge), yet knows how to control the room with a direct, comfortable presentation that is confidence-inspiring and familiar. I am deeply grateful that I had Dave representing me and recommend him to others.
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18 Aug, 2014 by Long
Jonathan, Douglas and Daniel Reed are exceptional lawyers. They filed suit on my case and still charged only a 25% fee, which saved me more than $100,000 over a 1/3 fee and more than 200,000 over a 40% fee. When I was involved in a collision in Las Vegas, I did not know what to do. By chance we found the Reeds online and gave them a call. Jonathan met up with us at the hospital that day and walked us through the process and if we had any questions, we had his immediate contact. His politeness and availability won us over. It's been over a year since he worked with us and his team which includes Douglas and Daniel Reed, revealed discoveries that helped win my case. He worked around the clock. He always returned any phone calls or emails of questions within a day's time. He constantly updated us on the case. Anything that he knew, we knew. He spent the time to translate lawyer vernacular into layman's terms. He really looked out for our best interest. We won 1.9 million on my case!
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09 Jan, 2015 by Igor
Mr. Michel has represented myself and my family since the early 80's. He and his staff have been trusted with thewelfare and health concerns many times and all i have to say is THERE IS NO ONE BETTER at doing what he does.
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30 Nov, 2018 by Jay
Chad Fuss was excellent in handling my case. Chad was able to calm me and keep me focused. Chad is caring and passionate about doing what was best for my case. Chad's knowledge and focus on my case made me feel like I was his most important client. All of Chads attention to detail really made a difference in my case.
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28 Jan, 2014 by Daniel
My company has worked closely with Byron for >10 years, and I can't say enough about how helpful he's been! Trucking companies like mine sometimes find themselves in interesting legal waters, and Byron has never failed to deliver, year after year and case after case. Sure, like any good attorney, he's busy; but in his uniquely responsive style, he always keeps us informed and ahead of the game. He is very knowledgeable about the current state of transportation law, and I can trust him to represent us with honesty and kindness. He makes it easy for us to focus on what we do best--trucking your stuff all over the planet!
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30 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
James was very helpful in preventing me from losing my home. Where many other attorneys told me I couldn't be helped, he found a solution. Very professional.
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07 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
David has helped me many times when I and my family have needed help. He is available and you can tell he really cares about helping you with all your problems.
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04 Mar, 2014 by Wendy
Mr. Valdez represented me after I was injured in three separate auto accidents within 15 months from which I suffered multiple injuries. He demonstrated the highest professionalism and ethical standards in dealing with multiple insurance companies and vehicles, while keeping me up-to-date at all times. Although I always deferred to his judgment and experience, he included me in the decision-making process. I'm completely satisfied that all my health and personal issues were resolved with the maximum result and have never regretted my decision to retain his counsel..
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09 Oct, 2015 by Tr h.
Ron Hubel helped our not so "typical" family set up a family trust. He was so personable and caring. He was able to ease our anxiety and assure us that all end of life issues are covered with our trust. He just became our trusted friend and we feel we can call him for any questions. If we are ever in need of any of his other services we will definitely call Ron.
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12 Apr, 2020 by Francesca
I hired Kimball Jones to represent me after my accident. I was unable to work for months and I ended up having to change careers. This accident wasn’t my fault and it has snow balled into a nightmare. Kimball has walked me through every step of the way and answered all of questions thoroughly. I am so thankful to have him on my side.
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11 Dec, 2015 by Giancarlo garcia
Amazing and very helpful, always there when I needed her and made the whole process as simple as it can get. I couldn't be more please by her awesome job and she will be my next lawyer if anything happens.
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11 Nov, 2023 by Mayra
Maggie and Kristina were amazing when it came to helping me win my injury case. I was constantly being informed and kept up to date with everything going on. They rock!
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26 Nov, 2019 by June
I hired Kathleen Gallagher after dealing with attorney before I hired Kathleen Gallagher. The first attorney did nothing but bill me for doing nothing. 1 year and nothing accomplished. Kathleen Gallagher took over and resolved case in less than a year and got me a settlement. Mrs. Gallagher has proved to be honest and a hard worker. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. I feel Kathleen Gallagher is the best. We should have more attorneys like her. She is very professional and makes you understand your case, keeps you up to date and very prompt. I wish we had Kathleen in Reno. I live in Reno, and she works in Las Vegas. Everything was by phone or mail. I felt Mrs. Gallagher bent over backwards for me. She is the best of the best
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07 Sep, 2018 by Cathy
Mr. Burris' helped me with a lawsuit involving my son. It took a few years and the outcome wasn't even on the brighter side. BUT I felt he guided me honest and has a great office staff behind him. My attorney Sam Benham, amazing. His paralegal Karla always returned calls and really knew what she was doing I think. The girls were always so nice, helpful, and seemed like they worked hard. Truly cared and sympathetic to my horrible case - at least made me feel that way. God Bless Sam and Karla. Thank you for all the hard work you did over the years.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Durannie4ever
In Mr. Skaggs' s own words, my case was the most medically complicated case he ever handled and he did it with dignity, compassion and care beyond the call of duty. He sent me flowers after neck surgery as a result of injuries sustained in my car accident and sent cards and small gifts encouraging me as the opposition continued to challenge my case. He answered every call, even when he was on vacation and if he would be unavailable he actually called me, at my request, at 6am when I had questions and serious concerns. Mr. Skaggs never gave up and fought as hard as humanly possible to protect my interests in the present and to protect my future due to the injuries I sustained in my accident. I was truly impressed with the amount of knowledge he had about pre-existing conditions (and the conditions themselves) and their bearing on personal injury lawsuits. He let me vent my frustration, he never rushed me off the phone and he always welcomed my input on the complicated case. When the opposition finally settled, Mr. Skaggs ensured my present and future financial security with my extensive medical expenses negotiated and paid. If you need a Personal Injury attorney, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions, Mr. Skaggs is the only attorney to consider in Las Vegas.
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02 Apr, 2018 by Roman padilla
Joe was great and he kept us updated through the case. He was friendly and I was always able to reach him. He kept me assured and I trusted him to make the right choices. I was very happy with my case
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15 Aug, 2015 by Faye
I hired Mr. McCoy for a potential civil lawsuit. When I met him, he listened to my concerns and his answers were very knowledgeable. I am very pleased with my choice.
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08 Mar, 2018 by James
Fantastic! Can't find her e-mail address! Says "does not exsist" I had Nia as my Attorney in the Las Vegas Hepatitis C scare awhile back, she was excellent!
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18 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I had several high profile attorneys working on a very difficult case. Mr. Mushkin came in and took charge. He did not bill me for every minute we communicated like all the other attorneys did. He was easily accessible. Very happy with my attorney and also very grateful he is trustworthy .
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02 Aug, 2013 by John
Bill is a no-nonsense kind of guy. He is direct, honest and understands what you, his client expects and gets it done! Its difficult to meet a clients expectations but Bill somehow exceeds them!
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03 May, 2017 by Caroline
I contacted another law firm for a personal injury claim. They referred me to Adam. He is on the ball, responsive, assertive, and attentive. Within literally 2 hours of meeting with him the first time, he had opened the insurance claims, arranged medical care for me. He has no problem returning calls himself, usually within minutes. Can't say enough good things about him.
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23 Dec, 2014 by Annette
I have been w orking with Mr. Tanner for going on four years with my case, He has kept me informed throughout the process of my case. I would recommend if you are looking for an Attorney that has your best intrest at heart, he's your go to guy. Thank you for all the help and encourgagement throught this long process of healing and legal battle, without you I would have never made it this far. May God bless you and your family, as he blessed me placing you in my life at a time I mosted needed you. Sincerely Annette & Family
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30 Sep, 2015 by Randy
Richard is the kindest, most sincere attorney I have ever came across in life anywhere in the world. He settled our high problematic Immigration problem with care and concern. He went over and beyond all the contractual agreements we had to ensure our success was concluded. He started in Washington State, moved to Nevada, and never stopped continuing just like we sat together in a room but separated by states, and even when I didn't get it or was way behind, he picked up my slack to keep the case in-front of the government and active by doing a lot of my work. Richard is truly the best, and working like this in this tough world, I am sure the clients will line up to have a genuine person representing them.
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16 Jul, 2021 by Slowbraise
Top notch!!!
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25 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
We had the priviledge of having Melissa represent our company in a case and we were so impressed at her honesty and integrity in every situation and dealing. She has the ability to maintain consistency when in trial and does not waiver. She relates to a jury in a positive manner and communicates clearly. She is reliable and dependable, meeting all her court dates and timeframes. Melissa is professional and articulate while maintaining respect to all those she dealt with and we would highly recommend her. Melissa stands out in a sea of attorneys because her good character allows her to stand out head and shoulders above her competition. You would be wise to consult with Melissa.
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31 Aug, 2016 by Ralph
Lane was with me every step of the way through my accident and recovery process. I did not have to deal with the insurance companies or concern myself with paying the medical bills. All items were handled by Lane in a professional and comprehensive manner.
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What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do for You

A personal injury lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been physically or emotionally injured due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party. Whether you've been hurt in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or experienced medical malpractice, a personal injury attorney works to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. They can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses.

Personal injury lawyers act as your advocate, navigating the legal system on your behalf and dealing with insurance companies to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. They understand how to handle complex legal matters and help you avoid common pitfalls.

When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where you've been harmed due to another's negligence. Some key scenarios include:

  • Severe injuries: If you've suffered significant or permanent injuries that result in substantial medical bills, a lawyer can help ensure you are fairly compensated.
  • Long-term or permanent disability: Injuries that affect your ability to work or require ongoing medical treatment are complex, and a lawyer can help estimate long-term damages.
  • Disputed liability: If the responsible party or their insurance company denies liability for your injury, a lawyer can gather evidence and advocate on your behalf.
  • Insurance company lowball offers: Insurers often try to settle personal injury claims for as little as possible. A lawyer can negotiate to get you a fair settlement.
  • Medical malpractice claims: Injuries caused by a doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider due to negligence require a personal injury lawyer experienced in medical malpractice law.
  • Exposure to hazardous substances: If you've been injured due to exposure to toxins, chemicals, or dangerous substances, a lawyer can help pursue legal action.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process is crucial, especially if you're unsure of the full extent of your injuries or damages.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

A personal injury lawyer provides a wide range of services to guide you through the legal process and maximize your compensation. They can:

  • Evaluate your case: A lawyer will assess the strength of your claim and determine whether you have a viable case.
  • Investigate the incident: Gathering evidence such as police reports, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions is key to building a strong case.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies: Lawyers handle communications with insurance companies to ensure you receive a fair settlement and aren't taken advantage of.
  • File a lawsuit if necessary: If a fair settlement can't be reached, the lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.
  • Help calculate damages: This includes medical expenses, lost wages, future medical needs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
  • Prepare and file legal documents: Lawyers handle all the paperwork and deadlines associated with your case, including filing motions and discovery requests.
  • Represent you at trial: If your case goes to trial, the lawyer will argue your case before a judge and jury to obtain the compensation you deserve.

How Are Personal Injury Lawyers Paid?

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win your case, either through settlement or a court judgment. Here’s how it works:

  • Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer will take a percentage of the settlement or award, typically between 25% and 40%, depending on the complexity of the case and the stage at which it's resolved.
  • Costs and expenses: In addition to the contingency fee, the lawyer may deduct other costs associated with the case, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, and court costs. These expenses are often advanced by the lawyer and repaid out of the settlement.
  • No upfront payment: Since the lawyer’s fee is contingent on winning, you usually don’t pay anything upfront.

Always discuss the lawyer’s fee structure during your consultation to avoid surprises.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer depends on the specifics of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure. However, since most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, the amount you pay will depend on the outcome of your case. Here are some general guidelines:

  • Contingency fees: Typically range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award. The percentage may increase if the case goes to trial or requires an appeal.
  • Other costs: In addition to the lawyer's fee, you may be responsible for case-related expenses such as expert witness fees, medical record retrieval fees, and court costs. These are often deducted from your settlement, so you won't have to pay out of pocket.

While the cost may seem high, hiring an experienced lawyer can significantly increase the amount you recover, making it a worthwhile investment.

Top Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

Before hiring a personal injury lawyer, it's essential to ask questions to ensure you’re choosing the right representation. Here are some important questions to ask:

  1. What is your experience with personal injury cases like mine?
    Make sure the lawyer has handled cases involving similar injuries or accidents.
  2. What is your fee structure?
    Clarify whether the lawyer charges a contingency fee and what percentage they will take from any settlement or award.
  3. How long will my case take?
    While it's hard to predict, a lawyer can give you an estimate based on similar cases they’ve handled.
  4. How often do you take cases to trial?
    Some lawyers prefer to settle quickly, while others are more comfortable going to court if necessary.
  5. Will you personally handle my case?
    In larger firms, junior lawyers or paralegals may handle some aspects of your case, so it's important to know who will be managing your claim.
  6. Do you have references from past clients?
    Speaking with past clients can provide valuable insight into the lawyer’s effectiveness and professionalism.

How to Check the Credibility of a Personal Injury Lawyer

To ensure you’re hiring a credible personal injury lawyer, take the following steps:

  • Check bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any history of disciplinary actions.
  • Read client reviews and testimonials: Online platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and Google reviews can provide insight into the lawyer's reputation and client satisfaction.
  • Look at their track record: Review their experience with personal injury cases, particularly how many cases they’ve successfully resolved or taken to trial.
  • Ask for references: Credible lawyers should be willing to provide references from past clients who can vouch for their work.
  • Check professional memberships: Lawyers who are members of respected organizations, like the American Association for Justice (AAJ), often have a solid reputation in the field.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, prepare the following:

  • Detailed account of the accident: Write down everything you remember about the incident, including dates, times, and locations. Include any witnesses or police reports if available.
  • Medical records and bills: Bring any documentation of your injuries, treatments, and associated medical costs.
  • Insurance information: Provide your insurance details and any communication you’ve had with the other party’s insurance company.
  • Employment and income records: If your injury has impacted your ability to work, bring proof of lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
  • Photos or videos: If you have photos of the accident scene, your injuries, or property damage, bring them to your consultation.
  • Questions for the lawyer: Prepare a list of questions to ask, including how the lawyer will handle your case and what you can expect in terms of timeline and outcome.

By preparing thoroughly for your first consultation, you’ll help the lawyer understand your case more quickly and get a better sense of your legal options.

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