After an accident, victims often have questions about financial recovery for their injuries. If you’ve lost work due to an accident or incurred significant medical bills, consult a qualified law firm about your case to pursue the recovery you deserve. To learn more about your options with personal injury cases, read the following answers to frequently asked questions.

How to Handle a Personal Injury Claim

What do you do after an accident?

If you were injured in an accident, always seek medical attention first. If possible, take photos or video of the scene and your injuries.

Also, collect contact information from the other party and any witnesses. If your doctor recommends further care, follow their plan instructions carefully and attend all follow-up appointments. 

How do you know if you have a case?

Most personal injury cases typically consist of one person’s careless actions causing another’s injuries. However, not all personal injury cases are so easily defined.

Thankfully, determining if you have a case is not a decision you have to make alone. Contact an attorney for a consultation to discuss your situation. They will help you identify who was at fault and what you can expect to recover based on the laws in your state. 

What if you’re partly at fault for the accident?

As long as you’re not more to blame than the defendant, in Nevada, you’re allowed to recover a proportional amount of what you would have received otherwise. This is called comparative negligence.

How long can it take to settle a claim?

Some only take a few weeks to resolve without any formal litigation. Other times, litigation can take up to a year or more. How long a claim takes will partly depend on the attitude and actions of the offending party.

While the timeline can vary, the more complex your case is, the longer it will take to resolve. You may receive more than one offer before you settle, so the length is also partly in your control. 

If you’re searching for a trusted law firm to assist you with a personal injury claim, reach out to Goicoechea, DiGrazia, Coyle, & Stanton of Elko, NV. Serving clients throughout northeast Nevada, their skilled attorneys provide sound legal advice and solutions in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, civil litigation, and wrongful death. To schedule a consultation, call (775) 738-8091 or visit the website to learn more about this law firm’s services.