Personal Injury Litigation
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Reno, Elko and the State of Nevada
A person may decide to pursue personal injury litigation if he or she has been harmed physically, emotionally, or financially. It is likely that your personal injury falls under one of three main categories:
- Negligence: Was your injury the result of a reckless act or an imprudent judgment?
- Strict Liability: Did a malfunctioning or poorly constructed product or location cause your injury?
- Intentional Torts: Was your injury caused by a deliberate and/or malicious action such as libel or slander?
However you may classify your case, it is vital to seek a knowledgeable and accomplished attorney to guide you through your personal injury litigation. Contact Durney, Brennan & Bradshaw Ltd. today for a free consultation, and learn how we can best serve your needs.
The personal injury litigation process
The details of every personal injury case are different, yet most cases of injury litigation in Reno, Elko, or anywhere in the State of Nevada, will go through many of the following phases:
- Investigation: All information pertaining to your case is gathered, such as photographs or footage of an accident, medical records or affidavits, witness testimony, bills and other evidence of financial damages, and police reports. Experts are often hired to evaluate an accident scene where possible, or to recreate an accident scene of an injury in Reno, Elko or anywhere in the State of Nevada.
- Settlement negotiations: Prior to filing a formal lawsuit, it is common to try to reach a preliminary settlement with the person or party at fault. Your attorneys present the information they gathered and attempt establish a reasonable settlement value.
- Filing a lawsuit or formal complaint: Your attorney files a formal complaint with the courts on your behalf, thus officially launching your injury litigation. The liable party is served with the complaint and given directions on how to file a response.
- Discovery: Both parties continue to gather facts about the incident and the opposing party. Information such as depositions, interrogatories (written questions and answers), written statements, and other official documents are common examples.
- Pre-trial motions: Each side is allowed to file a motion asking the judge to take a particular action. The plaintiff may request summary judgment, asking that the court make a decision on the case thus far without proceeding to trial. The defendant may motion for the judge to dismiss the case in certain situations.
- Mediation: Both parties work with an agreed upon or court appointed mediator to try to reach a settlement. This phase may take place at any time during litigation.
- Trial: If no settlement can be reached, the case moves to trial. Your attorneys present evidence and argue on your behalf. Both parties may call upon witnesses to testify. A jury or judge makes a decision on the outcome of the case, including who is responsible and what damages shall be awarded.
Contact us when you need skilled legal support
For a team of highly experienced and successful personal injury and products liability lawyers, contact Durney, Brennan & Bradshaw, Ltd. today for a free initial consultation.
Durney, Brennan & Bradshaw, Ltd. provides legal services throughout the State of Nevada, including the following cities: Austin, Battle Mountain, Carlin, Carson City, Dayton, Elko, Ely, Fallon, Fernley, Gardnerville, Lovelock, Minden, Reno, Sparks, Tonopah, Virginia City, Wells, Wendover, West Wendover, and Winnemucca.
