Pahrump Slip and Fall Lawyer
Pahrump Slip and Fall Attorney
Contact a Pahrump slip-and-fall lawyer if your falling accident wasn’t your fault but the property owners, whether it was a lack of a caution sign or poorly maintained condition that led to you slipping or tripping and sustaining injuries. A qualified injury attorney can review your case and discuss your available options.
At the law offices of Easton & Easton, we have helped countless clients and their families obtain a fair settlement after unfortunate and avoidable accidents disrupted their lives. Our professional injury lawyers assist individuals who suffer catastrophic injuries as well as aid families after the wrongful death of their loved ones.
Slip-and-Falls and Other Premises Liability Accidents
A slip-and-fall injury occurs when someone either slips or trips while on someone else’s property and proceeds to fall, sustaining physical harm. Due to all property owners having an obligation to their guests to reasonably maintain the safety of their premises, the owner is responsible for any avoidable injuries caused by foreseeable hazards; this law is known as premises liability. These dangerous conditions or hazards must have resulted from negligent conduct.
Negligence refers to a party’s carelessness under circumstances when they have an express responsibility, or duty, to uphold a duty of care. To prove negligence within premises liability cases, the hazard that led to the accident must have been unreasonably dangerous and was either present long enough to warrant a resolution/sufficient warning or was caused by the owner themselves. Additionally, this liability statute only applies to parties who were on the property legally.
Slip-and-falls can arise from countless scenarios; an example would be if a property owner didn’t want to spend the money needed to maintain some old steps on the property. Then, over time, those weakened and loose stairs finally gave out, causing someone to get hurt. Other common slip-and-falls occur from neglected liquid spills, a missing floor tile with no accompanying caution sign, an unsecured floor mat, etc.
Slip-and-falls are just one type of premises liability accident. The premises liability law applies whenever the negligent action or behavior of the property owner leads to a visitor sustaining an injury. These can include dog bites, inadequate security measures, construction site incidents, and more. Minor injuries should still be rectified, but negligent conditions always pose the risk of a catastrophic injury, for which victims should receive proper recompense.
Can I Be Compensated for Slip-and-Fall Injuries?
Victims of a slip-and-fall or other personal injury accident in Pahrump, Nevada are legally entitled to financial compensation for their damages if the incident was a result of another person’s negligence. Generally, the settlement payout for premises liability claims, such as those for slip-and-falls, will include both the economic and non-economic damages incurred by the injured victim. Sometimes, punitive damages are also awarded to deter the offender from future negligent misconduct.
Punitive damages are only awarded if the court finds the property owner’s negligence to be especially horrendous or criminal. Non-economic damages include the victim’s pain and suffering, which encompass any long-term or permanent impacts on their daily functioning or any lifelong disfigurement. Often, the more serious a person’s injuries are, the more they are allowed to request in pain and suffering damages. Nevada has no cap on non-malpractice injury damages.
Economic damages include all the victim’s medical expenses, past and future, that are related to the bodily harm caused by the slip-and-fall. Medical costs encompass hospital bills, doctor’s appointments, physical and mental therapy, medications, and all ongoing treatment required for a full recovery or achieving as near to the person’s previous functionality as possible. Economic damages also include loss of income, diminished ability to earn wages, and the inability to return to work.
FAQs
Q: How Long Does It Take to Settle a Slip-and-Fall Case in NV?
A: It’s difficult to estimate how long a slip-and-fall injury claim may take to fully settle. Speaking with a qualified and experienced injury lawyer can give you an accurate sense of how complicated your case is and how long you should anticipate it to take. For simple slip-and-fall cases, the legal proceedings may take a few months to resolve completely.
Q: How Do Slip-and-Fall Accidents Happen?
A: Slip-and-falls can occur from a variety of different safety hazards and poorly maintained conditions on a property. Examples include:
- Minimal to no warning of a hazardous condition (e.g., a caution sign on a slippery floor)
- Uncleaned liquid spills
- Walking paths crowded with clutter or debris
- Old or broken stairs
- Poor lighting
Q: What Is the Average Payout for a Slip-and-Fall in NV?
A: There is no average settlement payout for a slip-and-fall due to the highly variable factors in each case. The most accurate way to get a settlement estimate is to speak with an attorney who is experienced in personal injury law. Typically, the extent and severity of the injured party’s damages, particularly the bodily harm they sustained, has the largest bearing on how much they are likely to be awarded.
Q: How Long Do You Have to File for a Slip-and-Fall in NV?
A: Victims of a slip-and-fall must file a claim within two years of the injury or from when the injury became apparent. It’s smart, and can be very crucial to the success of your injury claim, to begin consulting with an injury attorney as early as you can following your injury. This allows your lawyer ample time to collect strong evidence and prepare a strong case on your behalf.
Q: What Is the Legal Term for a Slip-and-Fall Case?
A: In legal terms, a slip-and-fall is a premises liability personal injury case. Premises liability holds property owners responsible for the safety of all individuals on their property. This means that property owners have a legal duty to guests on their premises to provide a safe environment. If the owner neglects to fulfill this duty, they are liable for any subsequent injuries that occur due to any safety hazards present on the property.
Contact Experienced Legal Counsel Before Filing an Injury Claim
The team of law professionals at Easton & Easton are educated, qualified, and dedicated to utilizing their already extensive legal experience and knowledge to help people from various walks of life receive compensation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
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Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
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Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
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Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
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Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
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Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
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Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
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“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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What Our Clients Say
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
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The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!