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What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, is a general term used to describe an injury inflicted on the brain. It results from a sudden, forceful impact, a violent blow, or a penetrating injury to the head. Injuries like this can disrupt normal brain function.  With the brain being a vital organ that controls a […]

Who Can Be Held Accountable for Product Liability Injuries?

YOU DESERVE COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT Discover Who Is Liable for Your Product Liability Injury Every year, many people are injured by defective or harmful products. According to Forbes, in the United States, about 11.7 million people visited emergency rooms in 2021 due to the injuries they got from consumer products. […]

The Term “Act of God” and Personal Injury Cases

CAN YOU GET COMPENSATION FOR AN ACT OF GOD IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES? Was Your Injury Caused by an Act of God or Negligence? When seeking compensation for personal injury cases, proving the liability of the perceived at-fault party is crucial. If the at-fault party is deemed liable, they will pay for the damages suffered […]

DOES NEVADA FOLLOW THE “ONE BITE RULE” IN DOG BITE CASES?

The “One Bite Rule” is a legal doctrine that, in some jurisdictions, allows a dog owner to escape liability for a dog bite if it’s the first time their dog has bitten someone, and they had no prior knowledge of the dog’s aggressive tendencies. However, Nevada follows a strict liability rule when it comes to […]

Who Is Responsible For Slip And Fall Accidents In Nevada?

Slipping and falling can happen to anyone, but when your accident occurs on someone else’s property due to their negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. As a resident of Nevada, it’s important to understand your rights and who may be responsible in the event of a slip and fall. Property owners and managers in […]

What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury case in Nevada?

When you have suffered an injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party in Nevada, time is of the essence in pursuing legal remedies. As with other states, Nevada has established statutes of limitations that set strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss these deadlines, you may lose your […]

WHAT ARE THE TOP CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS?

Getting hit by a car while walking in a public place can be very traumatic and can change your life.  You may be facing years of physical and psychological recovery, financial distress due to medical bills and missed work, and an overall feeling of not having control over your daily life. Being diligent when walking […]

Damages in A Brain Injury Case

If the client has had a brain injury, you are going to seek compensation for all the medical bills related to that injury. For example, when one has to go to the hospital for the injury and continued hospitalization and rehabilitation therapy, we will seek reimbursement for all those bills. In addition to reimbursement for […]

Brain Injury Cases – FAQS

Leverty & Associates is experience with brain injury cases and special needs trusts. A special needs trust could be set up, so the individual gets paid over time through an annuity where they get paid to take care of their living expenses. If the individual can’t control their own money, then maybe an annuity would […]

Do I Need a Lawyer with Specific Experience with Head Injury Cases?

It’s always important to have somebody with experience with head injury cases. Experience makes a difference because experience helps one understand the injuries, and also know the experts to hire. Q: What if I can’t afford to hire an experienced brain injury lawyer like you? There is no payment upfront. We only get paid attorney’s […]

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