FRIEDMAN
Meet Blake S. Friedman
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
What Happens If You Are Blamed for Falling in Nevada?
It is very common for property owners and insurance companies to claim that you were not paying attention or that you tripped over your own feet. Under Nevada law NRS 41.141, our state follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still get compensation for your injuries as long as you were not more than 50% at fault for the accident.
If a jury finds that you were 20% at fault because you were looking at your phone, but the store was 80% at fault for leaving a spill on the floor for three hours, you can still collect 80% of your total compensation. The insurance company only pays for their share of the blame.
Insurance companies love to argue that the hazard was obvious or that you wore the wrong shoes. Our team fights back against these cheap excuses by using video footage, witness testimony, and store records to show that the business was the main cause of your fall.
Serious Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents
Hitting a hard tile floor or concrete sidewalk can do severe damage to the human body. Fall injuries often require emergency treatment, months of physical therapy, and sometimes complex surgeries to fix.
Injuries our law firm handles from falls include:
- Traumatic brain injuries and severe concussions from striking the ground
- Broken hips, broken wrists, and fractured ankles
- Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries that cause chronic pain
- Herniated discs in the spine that require surgery
- Torn ligaments in knees and shoulders
- Deep cuts, severe bruising, and joint dislocations
Some injuries do not show their full severity right away because adrenaline covers up the initial pain. It is very important to see a doctor immediately after a fall, even if you think you just have a small bruise. Getting medical care right away protects your health and creates a clear medical record for your claim.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in North Las Vegas
Most slip and fall accidents happen because a property owner or employee failed to do their job properly. Simple maintenance tasks like mopping up water or fixing a broken light bulb can prevent life-changing injuries, but businesses often cut corners to save time or money.
Frequent causes of fall claims include:
- Liquid or food spills left on grocery store aisles without wet floor signs
- Recently washed or waxed floors left with no warning cones
- Loose carpet edges, torn mats, or uneven floor tiles
- Broken, dark, or burned-out light fixtures in hallways and stairwells
- Cracked sidewalks or uneven pavement on commercial walkways
- Missing or loose handrails on outdoor steps and indoor staircases
Each of these issues shows that a property owner dropped the ball on safety. Our team investigates the scene to pinpoint what went wrong and who failed to fix it.
How to Prove Fault in a Nevada Slip and Fall Case
To win a slip and fall claim in Nevada, you must prove that the property owner created the dangerous condition, knew about it, or should have known about it if they were inspecting the property correctly. This legal standard means we need strong evidence to prove your claim.
Important evidence we collect to prove your case includes:
- Photos and videos of the hazard taken right after you fell
- The official business incident report or police report
- Statements and phone numbers from people who saw you fall
- Cleaning schedules, sweep logs, and store maintenance records
- Store surveillance footage showing how long the hazard sat there
- Medical bills and records showing your injuries came from the fall
Security camera footage gets recorded over very quickly by most stores, sometimes within just a few days. That is why calling an attorney right away is so important for saving the evidence you need to win.
Nevada Time Limits for Filing a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
Nevada has a strict law called the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Under NRS 11.190, you generally have two years from the exact date of your fall to file a lawsuit in court. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue the property owner forever.
If your fall happened on property owned by a city or local government entity, the timeline to file official notice is much shorter. Do not wait to get help after an injury. Calling our office early gives us time to gather fresh evidence, talk to witnesses while their memories are clear, and file your claim before any deadlines pass.
Contact a North Las Vegas Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
Store managers and corporate property owners will clean up the spill within minutes of your fall and reset their security camera tapes within days. Every day you wait to take action gives the business and their insurance company more time to deny responsibility for your injuries. Getting our law firm on your side quickly stops them from hiding the facts. Friedman Injury Law operates completely on a contingency fee basis, so you never pay any money up front, and you owe us zero legal fees unless we win your case. Blake Friedman and our team are ready to investigate your fall, protect your legal rights, and fight for every dollar you need to recover. Contact our Las Vegas law firm today at (702) 970-4222 for a free consultation to get started on your case.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR LAS VEGAS INJURY CLIENTS SAY
Jessica Falla
If you’re in need of a great lawyer to help u please call and ask for Kevin !!! I was in a bad accident in April …the very next morning I met with Kevin! From that first day untill last week when I picked up my check he was there every step of the way !! Sophia his assistant was ontop of everything as well and texted me each week sometimes more to let us know where we were at !! This office is truly one of a kind and I highly recommend!!! Thanks again Kevin from the bottom of my ❤️
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Hola solo pasaba a dar una buena recomendación, el es un buen abogado llevo nuestro caso y si se los recomiendo aparte de que tiene un personal muy amable.
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