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Mesquite Personal Injury Attorney

If you have sustained bodily harm in a motor vehicle collision, commercial vehicle wreck, or any other incident caused by the reckless behavior of another person, you may possess a legal claim to obtain financial compensation for your healthcare bills, missed paychecks, and physical discomfort. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on corporate insurance providers to make a fair offer or voluntarily hand over the financial support you need to rebuild your life. Hiring a knowledgeable Mesquite personal injury lawyer provides you with a strong advocate who understands how to hold these large institutions accountable. For years, Blake Friedman has stood by injured residents throughout our community, providing clear direction and helping hundreds of people secure the physical and financial recovery they deserve.

The team at Friedman Injury Law concentrates our practice entirely on advocating for accident victims who are facing powerful insurance corporations. We know that these companies frequently try to reject, delay, or devalue legitimate injury claims in order to protect their own corporate profits. Our legal professionals are prepared to stand up for your interests, protect your legal rights, and handle the entire insurance dispute from start to finish. You can reach out to us or call (702) 970-4222 today to arrange a completely free consultation regarding your accident with an experienced member of our legal team.

Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Friedman Injury Law operates as a comprehensive civil litigation practice dedicated to helping individuals who have been harmed by the carelessness of others. We manage a wide variety of civil cases, including:

Car Accidents

Our legal team represents individuals who have been harmed by negligent motorists who chose to disregard traffic laws and caused a collision due to:

  • Speeding
  • Impaired driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Fatigued driving
  • Road rage
  • Careless driving

You should not have to bear the financial burden of an accident that was completely someone else’s fault. Our firm knows how to review police documentation, obtain traffic camera footage, and handle all direct communications with the insurance adjusters so that you can focus entirely on getting better.

Truck Accidents

Collisions involving large commercial vehicles often result in much more severe physical trauma than a standard accident between two regular cars simply because of the massive size and weight difference. Even though commercial transport vehicles make up a relatively small percentage of the traffic on our local highways, they are involved in a high number of catastrophic wrecks. Many of these incidents occur because transport companies put pressure on their drivers to deliver cargo quickly, which sometimes leads to speeding, hours-of-service violations, and poor vehicle maintenance. Our Mesquite truck accident attorneys work hard to expose these dangerous corporate practices and hold the responsible transport operations accountable.

Product Liability

Our firm handles cases where regular consumers are harmed by poorly designed or manufacturing products, including dangerous medical devices and defective automotive components. Manufacturers have a strict obligation to ensure their products are safe before they enter the marketplace, but corporate shortcuts can lead to unexpected physical suffering and massive medical bills for unsuspecting individuals. Our injury lawyers know how to challenge these manufacturing corporations and fight for a financial award that truly covers your losses.

Wrongful Death

We also step in to support families who have lost a close relative due to the reckless actions of a person or a corporation. No amount of financial compensation can replace a family member or take away the grief of an unexpected loss, but holding the negligent party accountable can ease the sudden financial strain and provide a sense of justice for the surviving family. Our wrongful death attorneys possess the skills and courtroom experience necessary to pursue a fair verdict on behalf of your household.

Common Injuries We Handle in Personal Injury Cases

Our law firm stands up for local residents who are dealing with severe, life-altering conditions caused by the carelessness of individuals and businesses. The physical consequences of a major accident can appear suddenly and disrupt your entire daily routine. We provide legal guidance for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Catastrophic and life-altering injuries
  • Severe damage to internal organs
  • Complex back and neck injuries
  • Fractured arms and legs
  • Deep bone fractures
  • Soft tissue tears and whiplash

No matter how your specific incident occurred, our legal team remains completely dedicated to helping you obtain a fair recovery. Contact our office today to receive an honest assessment of your accident claim.

What Happens Throughout the Injury Claims Process

Experiencing a sudden physical injury due to a car crash or a severe fall can be a terrifying and chaotic event for any family. The financial pressure builds up almost immediately as medical bills arrive in the mail while you are missing time away from your job. Gaining a clear understanding of how a civil injury claim progresses is helpful for a variety of reasons.

To start, you will feel much more comfortable when you know what to expect during each phase of the legal process. In addition, understanding these steps allows you to share information more effectively with your legal counsel, which helps you make smart choices about your future as the case moves forward. The overall process generally involves several major milestones:

Gathering Evidence

The initial phase of any personal injury case involves a thorough collection of facts and documentation. This requires taking photographs of the accident scene, capturing images of your physical injuries, speaking with witnesses, and ensuring that any physical evidence from the crash is safely preserved. It is also important to get an official copy of the police accident report and compile all of your initial hospital records, as this documentation serves as the foundation for proving your case later on.

Submitting the Initial Claim

Once the evidence has been compiled, your attorney will draft and submit a formal claim to the insurance provider representing the responsible party. A corporate insurance adjuster will then be assigned to review the documentation, analyze the details of the incident, and determine whether the company will accept responsibility for the actions of their insured client. If they accept the claim, they will usually respond with an initial financial offer, but if they refuse to acknowledge liability, your attorney may need to take the next step by filing a formal lawsuit.

Reviewing Settlement Offers

When an insurance firm presents an initial settlement offer, it is important to examine the details with extreme care. Reviewing these terms can feel stressful, but you need to make sure the amount actually covers your long-term medical needs and financial losses. Working with an experienced injury attorney allows you to evaluate the proposal realistically so you can counter lowball offers and keep the conversations moving in a positive direction. Remaining patient during this stage prevents you from accepting a quick settlement that is worth far less than what you actually need.

Moving to a Civil Trial

If the insurance representatives refuse to offer a fair settlement that reflects the true extent of your injuries, your case may need to be resolved in a court of law. This step involves presenting your medical records, accident recreation data, and witness testimony directly to a judge or jury so they can make a final ruling on the matter. While preparing for a civil trial requires a significant investment of time and energy, it is sometimes the only way to compel an aggressive insurance provider to pay what they owe.

FRIEDMAN

How Blake Friedman Helps With Your Personal Injury Claim

Blake S. Friedman brings years of personal injury experience to your case. As a Las Vegas native and the founder of Friedman Injury Law, Blake has dedicated his practice solely to personal injury law. He has secured over $100 million in settlements for clients across Nevada. Blake and our team prioritize client needs, keeping open communication throughout the legal process. We never recommend settlements below a case’s true value. With extensive courtroom experience and a commitment to fighting for our clients, we are fully prepared to represent you aggressively and help you recover the maximum compensation possible.

BLAKE S. FRIEDMAN, ESQ.
HAS RECOVERED OVER

$100,000,000

FOR HIS CLIENTS IN
LAS VEGAS AND ACROSS
SOUTHERN NEVADA

Gathering Proof For Your Nevada Injury Lawsuit

The vast majority of personal injury claims are built around the legal concept of negligence, which means that someone failed to act with the reasonable level of care that a normal person would use to avoid causing harm to others. For example, a driver who decides to look at a cell phone or drive well over the posted speed limit is acting negligently and should be held accountable for any injuries that result from their choices on the road.

An experienced lawyer helps establish your civil claim by completing several vital tasks:

  • Identifying every individual or business entity that shares blame for the incident
  • Demonstrating exactly how the defendant owed you a duty of care and how their actions violated that duty
  • Reviewing your medical files to provide an honest, professional assessment of your case
  • Compiling accident reports, eyewitness statements, and expert opinions to support your claim
  • Hiring specialized medical and vocational experts to testify about your long-term needs if necessary
  • Working to maximize the overall value of your claim based on your actual lifestyle changes
  • Submitting proper documentation to every insurance provider involved in the dispute
  • Providing strong professional representation during settlement talks and inside the courtroom

While most personal injury disputes are eventually settled out of court, there are plenty of times when an insurance provider simply refuses to take the threat of a lawsuit seriously. That is when you need an attorney who has a proven track record of taking cases all the way through a jury trial. Blake Friedman is a Las Vegas native who has recovered over $100 million for injured clients, showing our opponents that we are entirely serious about maximizing your financial recovery.

Time Restrictions for Initiating an Accident Lawsuit in Nevada

In the state of Nevada, the law establishes a strict two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits, meaning you must officially file your legal case within two years of the exact day the injury occurred. If you let this deadline pass without taking formal legal action, you will permanently lose your right to seek financial compensation from the party who caused your injuries.

Even though a two-year window sounds like a long time, building a strong case takes months of preparation, including tracking down witnesses, obtaining corporate records, and waiting for your doctors to understand the full extent of your physical recovery. Speaking with an attorney right away ensures that important evidence does not disappear and that your legal paperwork is filed correctly long before the deadline arrives.

Compensation Available for Injured Individuals

After experiencing a serious accident, you might naturally expect the responsible party’s insurance company to do the right thing and pay for your recovery expenses. However, our firm has found that corporate insurers regularly look for ways to exploit vulnerable families by denying claims or offering tiny payouts that do not cover basic medical costs.

At Friedman Injury Law, we focus on protecting your right to a fair financial recovery after your life has been turned upside down by someone else’s reckless behavior. We understand that a major physical injury can impact your family for years to come, leading to chronic physical pain, ongoing therapy sessions, and sudden economic hardships. Our team fights to secure compensation for every single loss you have experienced, including:

  • All past hospital bills and any future medical treatments your doctors recommend
  • The wages you lost while missing work to heal from your injuries
  • The permanent loss or reduction of your long-term ability to earn a living
  • The money required to repair or replace your vehicle and other personal property
  • The physical pain, emotional stress, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the impact

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR LAS VEGAS INJURY CLIENTS SAY

Jonathan Weber

Gold Stars

Friedman Law assisted me after a car wreck. I received consistent communication, and respect during our case. They took care of everything, setting up appointments and consultations and managing the schedule of therapy - this was huge for me! Thank you so much for your services - you were there for me when i needed it most.! Kevin, Blake, Ivana, Stephanie, and the whole team were fantastic, answering all my questions promptly and efficiently every time. It takes a lot for me to recommend a service, and I highly recommend Friedman Injury Attorneys. 10 out of 10! Highly reliable! Recommended!

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