Las Vegas Truck Accident Lawyer

Every truck accident case is different, but truck accident cases are typically worth much more than car accident cases because the injuries are more severe. Your compensation can include medical bills (both current and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and in some cases punitive damages if the trucking company was reckless. We’ve recovered hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for truck accident victims in Las Vegas. The value depends on how badly you were hurt, whether you can work again, how the accident affects your daily life, and whether the trucking company violated safety rules. Insurance companies will try to lowball you in the first few days – don’t accept their offer. Call us for a free case evaluation so we can tell you what your case is really worth.

You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in Nevada. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to compensation forever – no matter how strong your case is. BUT don’t wait 2 years to call a lawyer. Evidence disappears fast after truck accidents. The trucking company can erase the truck’s black box data, repair or sell the truck, driver logs can be altered, and witnesses forget what happened. We need to act immediately to preserve evidence. Call us now at (702) 867-8900 so we can protect your rights before critical evidence vanishes.

You can still recover money even if you were partly to blame – as long as you weren’t more than 50% at fault. Nevada follows “comparative negligence” law. Here’s how it works: if you were 20% at fault and the truck driver was 80% at fault, you can still recover money, but your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of fault. So if your case is worth $100,000 and you were 20% at fault, you’d receive $80,000. Insurance companies will try to blame you for more than 50% to avoid paying you anything. We fight back by gathering evidence that proves the truck driver was primarily responsible.

No – truck accidents are different from car accidents because there are usually multiple parties you can hold responsible. You can potentially sue:

• The truck driver (for their negligence)
• The trucking company (they’re responsible for their driver’s actions)
• The company that loaded the cargo (if improper loading caused the accident)
• The truck maintenance company (if poor maintenance caused brake failure, tire blowout, etc.)
• The truck manufacturer (if a defective part caused the accident)
• The cargo owner (if their cargo was dangerous or improperly secured)

This is actually good for you because trucking companies and their insurers have much deeper pockets than individual drivers. We investigate every possible source of compensation to maximize your recovery.

It depends on the complexity of your case and how badly you were injured. Some cases settle in 6-12 months. More complex cases – especially those involving catastrophic injuries, multiple parties, or disputes about fault – can take 1-2 years or longer. Here’s the reality: you shouldn’t settle your case until you’ve finished medical treatment and know the full extent of your injuries. If you settle too early and your injuries turn out to be worse than expected, you can’t go back for more money. We move your case as quickly as possible while making sure you get full compensation. Many cases settle before trial, but we’re always prepared to go to court if the insurance company won’t offer fair money.

Commercial trucks are required to carry much higher insurance than regular cars – usually $750,000 to $1 million or more depending on what they’re hauling. But sometimes even that’s not enough if you were catastrophically injured or killed. In those cases, we look for additional sources of compensation: your own underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, umbrella policies, the trucking company’s assets, other responsible parties, and potentially multiple insurance policies. We also investigate whether the trucking company violated federal safety rules – if they did, we may be able to seek punitive damages which can significantly increase your compensation.

Absolutely not. The trucking company’s insurance adjuster will call you within hours or days of the accident – sometimes while you’re still in the hospital. They’ll seem friendly and helpful. They’ll say they just need to “get your side of the story” or “confirm a few details.” This is a trap. They’re recording you and will use anything you say to deny your claim or reduce what they pay you. You might accidentally say something that hurts your case – like “I’m fine” when you’re actually seriously injured, or describe the accident wrong because you’re on pain medication. Politely tell them you’re represented by an attorney and they need to contact your lawyer. Then call us immediately.

Don’t take it. Fast settlement offers are a red flag. Trucking companies and their insurers make quick, lowball offers for one reason – to get you to settle before you realize how badly you’re hurt and how much your case is really worth. They might offer a few thousand dollars “to help with bills” and ask you to sign a release. Once you sign, you can’t get more money later – even if you need surgery, can’t work, or have permanent injuries. Many serious injuries from truck accidents don’t show up for days or weeks. Internal injuries, brain injuries, spinal damage, and soft tissue injuries get worse over time. Never settle until you’ve finished medical treatment and know the full extent of your injuries. Call us before signing anything.