Environmental & Toxic Exposure in Las Vegas
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World-wide, the alarm bells are sounding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization are all reporting increased birth defects, cancers, diseases and death due to the presence of toxins in our environment. Almost daily, chemicals and substances that were previously considered safe are revealed to be hazardous even in small doses.
The Las Vegas personal injury lawyer at Burris & Thomas, LLC is dedicated to providing the zealous advocacy and formidable litigation injured individuals need. The firm wants to fight for individuals facing the ramifications of exposure to environment toxins or harmful chemicals.
Significant Injuries from Sudden Exposure
We live in an industrial society that relies heavily on chemicals and other substances. The utilization and transportation of these poisonous materials can make almost any place of business, highway, railway or body of water a potential accident location. Exposure to the toxins emanating from these locations can cause significant injuries including burns, blindness, nerve damage and even death.
The team at Burris & Thomas, LLC can provide aggressive litigation for victims facing serious injuries from a toxic exposure due to all types of sudden environmental accidents, including but not limited to:
- Trucking accidents
- Oil spills
- Industrial accidents
- Hazardous waste spills
Unseen Dangers of Hidden Toxins
Not all environmental toxins are immediately visible. The effects of exposure to these unseen dangers can have life-altering impacts including mental impairment, organ damage and cancer.
Attorney Burris has the skilled legal acumen necessary to hold responsible parties liable for numerous types of hidden toxins, including:
- Asbestos
- Mold
- Lead
- Benzene
- Groundwater and soil contamination
Experience for Complex Cases
Environmental toxin personal injury cases can be complex legal processes. Determining the manner of exposure and holding responsible parties liable is often an overwhelming task needing keen legal insight and fortitude. For more than 45 years, Burris & Thomas, LLC has relentlessly pursued maximum justice for victims of negligence and disregard.
No matter how complicated the environmental toxin case, Attorney Burris can be the insightful and determined legal counsel necessary to effectively litigate on your behalf. If you are facing the devastating aftermath of an environmental toxin exposure, retain the unwavering legal representation you need!
Contact Burris & Thomas, LLC today to schedule a complimentary case evaluation!
Our FAQ
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How much is my case worth?
There are many factors that go into evaluating the settlement value of a personal injury case. It is not a simple matter of applying a formula. Typically, everyone thinks that their case is “simple” and “clear-cut”. Everyone tends to think that the amount of money they are seeking is “fair and reasonable”. That is human nature. However, the reality is that, in the end, a personal injury case is worth what a jury says it is worth. The job of the victim’s personal injury lawyer is to come up with a settlement that reflects the risk of going to trial (odds of winning vs. odds of losing), together with the range of what value a jury might actually return on the case.
In deciding settlement values, we need to consider the following:
- Is fault clear, or contested?
- Are the injuries severe or mild?
- Is there an issue with insurance coverage?
- Is the client a good communicator?
- Is the defendant/wrongdoer likable or unlikable?
Normally, I am able to give a very general estimate range of settlement value and odds soon after taking on a case, with the understanding that these are just estimates and not guarantees. The longer the case goes on, the more definite I can be about the settlement value range.
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Do I have a personal injury case?
It is often times said by attorneys that in order for there to be a viable personal injury case, there must be “three legs on the stool.” These legs are: liability (or fault); damages (or injury); and collectability (insurance). If any one of the “legs” is missing, then there is not a viable case.
- Liability - A clear example of liability would be someone running through a red light. That person would be at fault. On the other hand, let us say that somebody is hit by a meteorite falling from the sky, and seriously hurt. In that case, although there is injury, there is no earthly entity at fault.
- Damages - An example of damages would be someone getting hit in the nose by an airbag, which breaks their nose. That person has an injury caused by the collision. On the other hand, what if that same person is almost hit by a car running a red light, but by the grace of God is able to avoid the collision? That person might say “I was almost killed, but I didn’t get a scratch.” In that case, the person was not injured and there is no case.
- Collectability - To give an example of collectability, imagine that a drunk driver runs through a red light, and the driver is Donald Trump. In that case, if Donald Trump hit and injured someone when he ran the red light, the victim will be able to collect upon any judgment that they receive. Imagine, on the other hand, that the drunk driver is someone who just got out of prison, and has no insurance and no property. Although that person will probably go to jail, there is no practical way to collect money from him, as he is a “scofflaw” living outside responsibilities of society.
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What Is the Nevada Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases?
When it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit, it's important to pay attention to the statute of limitations for the state you're filing in. A statute of limitations is the time limit that a state puts on how long after your accident you are allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit. Statutes vary from state to state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) (2016) states that individuals wishing to file a personal injury lawsuit must do so within 2 years of the date of their accident. However, there are certain exceptions that can be made depending on your circumstances. For example, if you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, you generally only have 1 year to file your lawsuit after the date of your injury (Nevada Revised Statutes section 41A.097).
Statute of limitations can be complex, and if you fail to file your lawsuit within the allotted amount of time your case will most likely be dismissed. Don't put your compensation on the line! Contact our experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation and determine what your next steps should be.
