Burk Injury Lawyers Blog

The statute of limitations for nursing home abuse lawsuits in Nevada is two years from the date of when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. If you suspect your loved one has been abused or neglected, you may want to speak to an attorney who has experience handling this type of […]

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Las Vegas, Nevada, you may be asking yourself what to do next, especially if you have no idea how a personal injury lawsuit works for victims. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, there were 4.8 million motor vehicle accidents requiring medical attention in the United […]

Expert witnesses commonly give vital testimony in wrongful death cases. If you’ve had a loved one die and someone else is at fault, you may file a civil lawsuit against the party responsible for his or her death. Wrongful death lawsuits are a complicated and time-consuming process, but an experienced wrongful death lawsuit attorney can […]

Under many circumstances, you can sue a nursing home for dehydration and malnutrition. According to studies, 30% to 70% of older people in healthcare facilities suffer from malnutrition, often with severe consequences. While dehydration and malnutrition can result from medication and the effects of old age, neglect is also to blame in nursing homes. By […]

Knowing how to negotiate a car accident settlement can mean the difference between having food on the table, a place to live, and your medical bills paid and living with thousands of dollars in debt after the crash. If you’re considering negotiating a car accident settlement on your own, be prepared to go up against […]

Many motor vehicle accident victims experience debilitating effects on their mental health after a crash. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another mental health issue that was caused by a crash, emotional distress car accident compensation may be available. You may seek a PTSD from a car accident settlement, or be able to […]

If you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident in Las Vegas, you may be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, in addition to economic damages. Determining the value of your non-economic damages is not as simple as adding up your receipts, billing statements, and other financial costs. How is […]

If you suffered injuries in a Las Vegas automobile accident, and the insurance company has yet to pay for your losses, financial pressures are probably building. With a loss of income and your medical bills due, you are most likely wondering, “Why is my car accident settlement taking so long?”  The time it takes to […]