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Las Vegas Accident Attorney and Injury Trial Lawyer Tips: Always Ask for a Lawyer’s Experience and Track Record

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Las Vegas accident attorney and injury trial lawyer Craig Murphy here with more practical tips for someone needing to hire a Las Vegas accident and injury lawyer. I recently came across a press release posted on the Internet by a Las Vegas attorney. The Las Vegas attorney’s press release made a number of statements that I found somewhat hard to believe. The Las Vegas attorney claimed to be ”the most respected accident attorney” in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. That is a pretty big claim. It may be true. However, I have never heard of the attorney. During my many years as an insurance defense attorney in Las Vegas, I never had a case against the attorney. During my many years now representing accident and injury victims in Las Vegas, I have never had any dealings with the attorney and have never read that the attorney has taken any case to trial and obtained favorable jury verdicts. Based on that, I think that the attorney’s claim to be “the most respected accident attorney” in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada is somewhat questionable.

My point is that anyone can say whatever they want on their web site, in a press release, or in their firm literature advertising their law firm. How can a Las Vegas accident or injury victim tell what is true and correct as opposed to a bunch of hype? Ask for the attorney’s experience on cases like yours. Ask for the attorney’s track record of getting jury verdicts and substantial settlements on cases like yours. In addition to reviewing the Las Vegas attorney’s experience and track record, meet with a number of attorneys in Las Vegas. Don’t just tell them about your case. Interview the attorneys. Ask about their policies and procedures. Find out how the Las Vegas attorney will communicate with you. Find out who will primarily be handling your case. If you are considering hiring a TV lawyer, you must know that the TV lawyer will not be handling your case personally. The Las Vegas TV lawyers have too big of a case load to handle your case personally. Your case will be handled by a case worker or an associate attorney in the office. Find out who. Find out who you should talk to if you have questions. Find out who your contact person is. 

Once you have received the answers to these and other questions that you have, you should see the value in hiring a lawyer who will personally handle your case. You do not want to be shuffled around to a bunch of different case workers. Also, you want to be confident in knowing that the lawyer and law firm have a solid track record, experience, and success. You do not want someone learning on your case, do you? On the job training is not for a serious Las Vegas injury case. If you have been injured in a Las Vegas accident and you need to hire a Las Vegas attorney for your injuries, hire the skilled and experienced Las Vegas trial lawyers at Murphy & Murphy Law Offices. You will get close personal attention to your case. You will also be hiring a firm with a proven track record of success.

Posted in 18-Wheeler Crashes, Auto Accidents, Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries, Impaired-Distracted Drivers, Insurance Bad Faith, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Crashes, The Truth About Lawyer Advertising, Trips/Slips/Falls, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death | 2 Comments »

Will You be The Next Victim of Tort Reform?

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Las Vegas accident attorney and injury trial lawyer Craig Murphy asks whether you will be the next victim of tort reform. That question presupposes that tort reform causes harm and that it has victims. But isn’t tort reform supposed to protect us all? No is the simple answer to that question. Tort reform quite simply is an initiative by big businesses to protect their profits at the expense of the little guys, you and me. How can that be you ask? Tort reform seeks as its goal to take your rights away and create protections for businesses who wrongfully and negligently harm people. The businesses want to become favored and protected classes. By doing that the businesses take away your constitutional rights. Not only do they take away your constitutional right to a jury trial and for the jury to determine the amount of your injuries and damages, tort reform can leave you with insufficient protection if you are able to get to trial.

Lets look at the current situation in the Gulf of Mexico. The BP oil spill disaster continues unabated. Millions of barrels of oil a day continue to spew into the Gulf. According to BP’s latest estimates, it could take another month before it is able to stop the oil from continuing to spew into the Gulf. In Louisiana alone businesses and entire industries are facing the complete devastation. The financial damages to the tourism industry and the fishing industry cannot even be calculated. Estimates are in the hundreds of millions of dollars, if not more. However, due to the lobbying efforts of the oil companies and other powerful interests, Federal law limits BP’s responsibilities for damages to $75 Million. Federal law caps BP’s financial responsibility to those whose lives and livelihoods have been taken from them. There is no obligation for full and complete compensation. There is no requirement for fair compensation. The compensation is capped. So everyone who has been damaged and all those who may be damaged as the oil spreads to other states and perhaps spreads to the east coast of America will all have to share in the $75 Million.

How is it fair that BP’s damages can be capped? It isn’t. Plain and simple. The people who are damaged the most are the ones who can least afford to be without compensation. BP on the other hand will be protected. Its profits protected. The injured people and small businesses are the ones who are left with no protection and no way to recover what has been lost.

Caps on damages like those protecting BP are in effect in Las Vegas. You may become the next victim of tort reform. Nevada law imposes strict damage limits in medical malpractice cases. No matter how badly a person is injured by the negligence of a doctor, the damages are capped at $350,000 for non-economic damages. What does that mean, if a person is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair for life, the most a negligent doctor would have to pay for all the pain inflicted, all the mental anguish suffered, all of the enjoyment of life taken away, could not exceed $350,000. If a jury awarded more, the judge, by law, would have to reduce the damages to $350,000. Who wold be willing to be paralyzed for $350,000? No one. Beyond that, suppose a family ember died as the result of medical negligence. Say a young stay at home mom. Would anyone dispute that her life would be worth more than $350,000 to her family? I do not think so. However, that would be all the family would be entitled to receive.

No one thinks of the potential consequences when a proposal to limit the constitutional rights of individuals is being presented by multi-million dollar ad campaigns. National organizations, business alliances, and insurance companies lobby and press politicians everyday to impose strict liability limits to protect them from having to pay damages to people who have been injured due to their negligence. It is nothing more than a scheme to protect and guarantee their profits. More than that it is a means to give them free reign and a license to practice their business in any manner its sees fit without regard to the consequences because they are protected by caps on the damages they have to pay when their practices are negligent and cause injury and damage. Look a BP. What incentive did it have to be safer? What plans did it have if something were to go wrong? BP can know that its liability for damages is capped at $75 Million. It can pay its corporate dividends. It can fund a $50 Million ad campaign to try and save its corporate image. Think about that for a minute. BP is willing to pay almost as much for its public image ad campaign as it will be required to pay for damages due to the protections afforded to it under federal law. How can that be right? How can that be fair? Unfortunately it is the little people all around the Gulf of Mexico and perhaps beyond that will really have to pay the price when BP escapes its full responsibility.

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“Las Vegas Injury Lawyer” tips: Do you need to hire an attorney for your claim?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

I recently met with a local executive. During our conversation we began to discuss my book “The Ultimate Consumers Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases.” The executive asked me about the book. He wanted to know who would read the book and represent themselves. Of course, I knew about the book. I believe I know who wants the book and who would want to represent themselves. Yet I was intrigued by his question. So I asked why he had asked the question.

What the executive told me was important and of use to people who may be asking themselves whether or not they need to hire a lawyer to represent them in an injury claim. The executive told me that he would never consider representing himself. He went further to say that if her were injured in a car crash, he would not take the time to read my book to learn how to represent himself. He said that he was already too busy. He did not have the time to read a book and learn about the claims process. He did not have time to make telephone calls, write letters, get copies of bills and medical records, and all of the tasks necessary to present an injury claim in Las Vegas. To him, the expense of hiring a lawyer was well worth it just to avoid all of the hassles involved with presenting an injury claim.

To other people the money that a lawyer would charge to present and negotiate a claim is worth their time and effort. So you must ask yourself whether you are willing to take the steps necessary and required to present an injury claim in Las Vegas. What is the easiest way to learn what is involved in presenting your own claim? Order a copy of my book “The Ultimate Consumers Guide to Nevada Car Crash Cases.” My book will tell you what is involved. It provides a step by step explanation of the claims process and tells you what you need to know and what you need to do. But even before that, ask yourself if you are willing to take the time and do what is necessary to present your own claim. Do you have the time? Do you have the ability? Are you willing to argue with insurance adjusters? Can you handle the frustration? Can you handle the roadblocks? Will your personality allow you to stand up to the insurance company? Are you willing to negotiate and back up your position? Do you think it would be too stressful? Do you have the time available to do what is necessary during business hours? Yes during business hours. That is when insurance adjusters are available. If you want or need to negotiate with them, that is when it is done. Not all of the claim handling process is or can be done by letter. It often takes personal telephone calls. Do you have the time? Can you do it?

If you are not up to it, if you do not have the time, if you do not want the hassles, then you need to hire a lawyer. If, on the other hand, you are able and willing to handle the claims process, you may be able to handle your own claim. Not all claims require a lawyer. You need to know your limitations and abilities before you consider handling your own claim. Once you know your abilities and limitations, you need to know whether you are willing to do what is necessary to present and follow through with your claim. If you just do not want to be bothered with all that is involved, hire a lawyer. If the money you would pay to a lawyer is too much and you can do what is necessary to present your claim, you may be one of the people who can represent themselves. Once you have made the decision to represent yourself, you must then set your goals. Your goals must be reasonable and achievable. Otherwise, you will be wasting your time and you may have to hire a lawyer anyway. Before you do anything, get a copy of my book and read it. Call a couple of attorneys and talk to them. Ask questions. Educate yourself. Once you have done so, then you can properly decide if you can represent yourself or whether you need to hire a lawyer.

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Injury Attorneys Las Vegas

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Getting Assistance from Injury Attorneys Las Vegas

Countless people who suffer from personal injuries that they sustained because of an accident during work, on the road or any other accident which wasn’t their mistake, do not realize that they are entitled to compensation for these traumas from the accountable party. By getting assistance from accidental injury attorneys around Las Vegas they will be capable of filing a claim against the party who was responsible for the accident which resulted in the injuries suffered and hopefully obtain compensation on your behalf. A great attorney will defend your rights as well as dignity at all times and sees to it that you get treated as reasonably as possible.

Highly Trained Injury Attorneys Las Vegas

Great injury attorneys in Las Vegas are highly trained when it comes to the negotiation of settlements. They will be capable of negotiating the greatest possible payout on your behalf. Most of the time they can obtain a settlement without even attending trial which means that you might not even be asked to go to court, provided that you employ dependable injury attorneys like Murphy and Murphy. On their website www.nvpilaw.com  you will be able to read about what makes these the greatest injury attorneys around Nevada and how the personal injury claims process works.

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Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Reasons for a Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

 

A personal injury tends to bear dreadful burdens on our lives. Depending on the injury you could be left incapable of work while your medical fees keep on rising. This could result in monumental financial losses and is able to completely devastate your life. If you are injured during an accident that was not your mistake, the situation could be even more frustrating. For this reason you must see a personal injury attorney in Nevada as soon as possible after you are injured, to determine if you are able to claim for your losses from the party accountable for the accident and consequently, your injuries.

 

Choosing the Best Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

 

According to the law you merely have a certain time period in which you will be able to file a claim against someone for compensation of the injuries which they may have directly or indirectly caused you. Choosing the best personal injury attorney in Nevada can be difficult since there are a lot of attorneys out there who make bold statements and promises. The right place to begin looking for a great attorney is on www.nvpilaw.com  which is the website of one of the outstanding personal injury law firms in Nevada namely; Murphy and Murphy.

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Personal Injury Lawyer Las Vegas

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Employing a Good Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

Should you ever find yourself in the ill-fated position of needing to hire a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas, there are a couple of points to think about to see to it that you employ the most dependable personal injury attorney for Hire. First of all never employ an attorney who accepts every lawsuit they come across since these attorneys are typically overloaded with work and will not offer your case the care or loyalty you deserve. Also do not surrender to colorful advertisements of attorneys that will promise you the greatest results and largest settlement. The attorneys to consider are attorneys like Murphy and Murphy who exclusively deal with select lawsuits and can consequently commit all their time to assisting you prior to going on to the following case.

Meeting a Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

Should you would like to meet a fantastic personal injury attorney in Las Vegas from Murphy and Murphy visit their website www.nvpilaw.com  .They will invite you for a interview to see if they are capable of handling your lawsuit with the self-respect and loyalty it deserves. On the web site you will be able to also learn everything about personal accidental injury claims in Nevada and what your rights and obligations are when it concerns a lawsuit of this kind.

 

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Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas 

 

When you need a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas it is important that you find a good attorney that will protect your rights and be dedicated to your case. When hiring an attorney always keep in mind that attorneys with fancy advertising campaigns are not always the best as these attorneys sometimes tend to have too much work and therefore rush through cases and don’t give them the attention which they deserve. Good attorneys will first analyze your case and then determine if it is worth while for you and them to pursue the settlement. Attorneys of this type are the attorneys from Murphy and Murphy who are able to focus and commit themselves to each case as they only handle select cases.

 

Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

The first step which you would need to take if you would like to file a personal injury claim is to consult with a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. They will advise you on the best time to file the suit as well as what the case is worth and the legal procedures that need to be followed. On www.nvpilaw.com you can contact an attorney from Murphy and Murphy and make an appointment for a consultation at their practice in Nevada.

 

 

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Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Most recommended Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

 

Murphy and Murphy are the most recommended personal injury attorneys in Nevada, because they concentrate exclusively on hand-picked lawsuits that they are able to commit all their time and efforts to. Contrary to numerous attorneys of this kind they do not believe in flashy advertising where they promise you the world, but rather believe in the more personalized approach of examining your lawsuit with you to ascertain what your choices are and whether they will be capable of helping you attain the highest settlement that you deserve. They specialize in an assortment of personal injury and accident cases ranging from medical malpractice to wrongful death, work injuries and bike and auto accidents to name a few.

 

Getting hold of a Personal Injury Attorney Nevada

 

If you are in the ill-fated position of requiring to employ a personal injury attorney in Nevada, you will be able to get hold of an attorney from Murphy and Murphy on their website www.nvpilaw.com . The website is also full of fantastic information and advice on how to deal with an array of personal accidental injury lawsuits if you have been a victim of any one. You will be able to also study testimonials from numerous gratified clients who would highly recommend these outstanding attorneys.

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Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

Numerous people hope that they are never in the ill-fated situation of being forced to hire a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. Regrettably thousands of accidents occur around Nevada day-after-day and you may need to hire an attorney who is able to assist you. Always visit a couple of attorneys prior to employing one to deal with your lawsuit and think twice about attorneys who take advantage of showy advertising to offer free consultations and guaranteed results. Make certain that you acquire an attorney who will keep you best interests in mind and does not accept every personal accidental injury lawsuit that comes across their desk.

 

Most dependable Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

The most dependable personal injury attorney in Las Vegas is an attorney from Murphy and Murphy. This is due to the fact that they do not deal with hundreds of smaller lawsuits, but will only deal with the bigger lawsuits which will permit them to entirely focus on the lawsuit. With their attention centered on your lawsuit, you are able to be certain that they will be capable of negotiating the greatest settlement possible, which you deserve. On their website www.nvpilaw.com  you are able to get more information about the kind of lawsuits they will address and determine how they are able to assist you.

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Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Employing a Dependable Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

If you ever have to encounter the unfortunate situation of being forced to find a personal injury attorney in Las Vegas, there are a few points to look at to ensure that you employ the most dependable personal injury attorney in Las Vegas. First of all never employ an attorney that handles every lawsuit they acquire as these attorneys are generally over laden with work and will not be able to provide your lawsuit the attention or dedication it may merit.  Also never let flashy advertising affect your decision especially when the attorneys promise you the most effective outcomes and high compensation. The attorneys to you should consider are attorneys such as Murphy and Murphy who exclusively handle select cases and can consequently commit all their time to aiding you prior to advancing to the next case.

Meeting a Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas

 

If you would like to meet a distinguished personal injury attorney in Las Vegas from Murphy and Murphy visit their website www.nvpilaw.com .They will arrange a consultation to ascertain if they will be able to take on your lawsuit with the dignity and commitment it merits. On their site you will be able to also discover everything about personal injury suits in Nevada and what your rights and duties are concerning a lawsuit of this kind.

 

 

 

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