Reno Personal Injury Attorneys

Nevada Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist
With Over Three Decades of Experience | Call: (775) 573-0229

The last thing that any of us ever expect when going about our everyday lives is sustaining a serious injury. At the Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates, our Reno attorney has seen many innocent victims have to endure physical, emotional, and financial hardships after an unexpected accident causes serious damage.

With more than 30 years of experience, our firm is dedicated to helping you if you've been the victim of an accident that was caused by someone else. Our firm has the extensive knowledge necessary to file a personal injury claim to seek the proper compensation you need and deserve.

Call (775) 573-0229 today to speak with our legal team in a complimentary case evaluation.

Understanding Your Case

In every case, it's necessary to prove both liability (which is another word for legal responsibility) and damages. You can be hurt in an auto accident, and therefore have damages, but if the other driver involved is not liable, you do not have a good case against him or her.

Similarly, you can be in an auto accident in which the other driver is clearly at fault, but if there are no signs of physical damages, there isn't a good personal injury case.

There Must Be Claims Under Nevada Law

There are numerous claims possible in any given injury case. These include:

• Negligence
• Negligence per se (when the violation of a law is involved)
• Breach of Contract
• Insurance Bad Faith

These sorts of claims arise in common law; the courts have developed them. There are also various claims that arise from statutes, passed by the legislature, and sometimes claims arise from regulations, which are generally enacted by agencies. In most injury cases, though, claims arise under common law.

Elements of a Personal Injury Case

All claims are made up of elements. For instance, in Nevada, as in many states, in order to prove negligence you need to demonstrate through evidence (usually testimony or documents) that:

• The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff (the injured party who brings the claim)
• The defendant breached that duty
• The breach was the legal cause of plaintiff's injuries
• The plaintiff suffered damages

When does a defendant owe a duty? When is a duty breached? What types of damages are compensable? The answers to these questions vary from state to state. Lawyers are trained to research the law to understand the meaning of the different elements that make up any given claim and to answer these questions in the context of each unique case.

To learn more, contact the Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates at (775) 573-0229 today.

How the Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates Can Help

When it comes to injury-causing accidents, our legal team is relentless. We know that you are experiencing a difficult situation and you - and your family - are looking for some answers. Our personal injury attorney stands by your side throughout the duration of your case so you never feel alone in the process.

We are fully dedicated to representing your best interests and protecting your rights throughout the entire case. Our team can also help you with bike and boating accidents, product defect cases, and dog bite injuries.

Why Hire Our Reno Lawyer?

If you've sustained an injury due to the negligent or reckless actions of someone else, it is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our firm provides award-winning counsel that has been the top choice for many clients in the past, and we have confidence that we can help you, too.

Our lead attorney was selected to receive the 2014 Avvo Client's Choice Award in Personal Injury. Our founder is also rated 10.0 Superb by Avvo and he has been recognized by the The National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

Our commitment to our clients goes above and beyond the call of duty. We truly care about you and your case. Because no two cases are ever the same, we take the time to understand your situation, discuss your goals, explain your rights and options, and build a strategy tailored to your specific needs.

With the Law Offices of Steven J. Klearman & Associates on your side, you can have peace of mind and focus on your recovery while we handle your legal matter.

Were you injured in a negligence-related accident? Contact our firm today at (775) 573-0229.