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Sep 30, 2022

How to Sue a Nursing Home for Dehydration and Malnutrition?

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 […]
Sep 22, 2022

How to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement

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 […]
Sep 15, 2022

Can I Sue for Emotional Distress Car Accident Compensation?

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 […]
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Aug 31, 2022

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

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 […]
Aug 29, 2022

Why Is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?

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 […]
Aug 24, 2022

What Kind of Evidence Do You Need to Prove Nursing Home Neglect?

If you believe a family member or other person in your life is experiencing nursing home neglect, and you decide to file an injury claim, you’re going to need to get prepared. You’ll need to show that the required elements exist, and you’re going to need strong evidence to back up your claim and prove […]
Jul 29, 2022

What Kind of Lawyer Do I need for Food Poisoning?

If you suspect that you contracted a foodborne illness in Las Vegas, you probably have medical bills and lost wages that need to be paid. You may also be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. To recover money damages, you’ll need to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Before you proceed, however, […]
Jul 28, 2022

How Does a Lawyer Determine Future Medical Bills in a Slip and Fall Case?

A lawyer considers the need and severity of your injuries to determine future medical bills in a slip and fall case. You might incur more future medical bills if you suffered a traumatic brain injury than a sprained knee in a slip and fall incident. A lawyer may use an additional expense approach or a […]
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Accident lawyer Christopher Burk handles all personal injury cases on a contingency basis. To ensure injured victims have access to one of the best accident lawyers in Las Vegas regardless of their ability to pay, Burk Injury Lawyers provides legal representation with upfront cost to you. Our injury law firm only gets paid when we win your case.