Burk Injury Lawyers Blog

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

After a deposition in a car accident case, the court reporter makes a written transcript so that both sides have a legible document containing the information gathered. Your lawyer may depose more witnesses to gather more information. The opposing side may ask you to complete another medical exam from a different doctor. After both sides […]

You generally have two years to sue for damages if you suffered injuries on another person’s property in Nevada. If you only suffered property damage in the premises liability incident, you have three years to file a premises liability lawsuit. In both cases, the filing deadline begins to count on the date of the incident. […]

Determining who owes the premises liability duty when tenants have rented the land can be difficult. In some cases, tenants may owe premises liability duty along with landowners. While landlords owe a duty of care to the tenants and their guests, reckless activity or negligent behavior can push liability back on the tenant. To succeed […]

How much to ask for in a personal injury settlement will vary depending on the nature of the case, including the extent of injuries sustained and the degree of negligence involved. To determine the appropriate settlement amount to ask for, it’s important to calculate all damages involved and show that another party’s negligence or other […]

What happens after a deposition in a personal injury case? First, a court reporter prepares and provides a transcript. Your attorney and the defense attorney receive and review the copy of the transcript. The defense attorney may require you to undergo an independent medical examination. Your attorney continues negotiating with the at-fault party’s insurer.  The […]