Q: Great Team Kiesha And Karina are Awesome, well informed about my case at all times. Lawyers are Fantastic Very Professional every you expect from this type of Organization π
A: Jamie and his wife were very helpfull to me and got me a lot more than I ever expected I wouldn't. Go anywhere else.
β Dave Epstein
Q: What types of cases does the firm handle?
A: We handle injury cases such as car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and other motor vehicle accidents; slip/trip and falls; premises liability; nursing home negligence and medical malpractice.
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Q: What kinds of attorney fees and costs can I expect to pay if I hire your firm?
A: The consultation is free. We do not get paid unless we successfully recover money.
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Q: Do you offer free consultations?
A: Yes, the initial consultation is free of charge.
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Q: Does your law firm offer payment plans?
A: There is no need for a payment plan since we do not get paid unless we successfully recover money.
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Q: How long has the firm been in business?
A: Jack Bernstein and Scott Poisson have been fighting together to protect the rights for injured people since 1997.
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Q: How long do I have to file my personal injury claim in Nevada?
A: In general, most personal injury cases must be filed within 2 years in Nevada. There are some exceptions to the 2 year statute of limitations.
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Q: How often will we be in contact?
A: We work for you. We emphasize to our lawyers and staff that they must promptly respond to all client communications, During a case, there are often periods of time where it may seems that not much is going on; however, it is always your right to contact us for updates. In addition, our staff are ins...
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Q: What information or documents do you need from me to get started?
A: In order to get started, we must formally be retained so that we can obtain medical records, bills and other evidence. We require a signed contingency fee agreement (which means that we do not get paid unless we recover money), an intake document with basic information about you and the accident/inc...
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Q: Are you available to meet nights or on weekends?
A: Yes, we are.
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Q: Can I change to a different attorney if I have already hired one?
A: Yes, you are permitted to change attorneys if you are unhappy with your current attorney. We can assist by sending a termination letter to your current attorney.
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Q: Do I have a case if I do not have a major injury?
A: Yes. A major injury is not required. The ultimate value of a case is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the severity of the injury, treatment required, future medical care needed, amount of medical bills and wages lost.
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Q: What types of things could I be compensated for after an accident?
A: In general, there are three compensable categories of damages:
A. ECONOMIC DAMAGES - THIS WOULD INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, PAST AND FUTURE, PAST WAGE LOSS, FUTURE LOSS OF EARNINGS, AND OTHER ECONOMIC NEEDS SUCH AS MEDICAL DEVICES AND LIFE CARE NEEDS.
B. NONECONOMIC DAMAGES - THIS WOULD I...
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Q: Do I have a case if I was partly at fault for my accident?
A: Yes. In Nevada, you may recover damages so long as a jury does not find that you were more than 50% at fault.
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Q: How often do personal injury cases go to trial?
A: The overwhelming majority of personal injury cases settle without a trial. At Bernstein & Poisson, we prepare cases as if they might go to trial to maximize settlement value.
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Q: How do I pay for expenses related to my accident before I receive a settlement?
A: Nevada lawyers are not permitted to advance money to clients. However, there are companies which loan money to injured clients. As necessary, Bernstein & Poisson can recommend funding companies and we fully cooperate with the companies. Note that it is within the sole discretion of a funding company...
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Q: why don't you update your clients??? It's been 15 months.....
A: They took good care of me in las vegas
β troy Coleman
Q: Does this firm handle medical malpractice?
A: Not sure I'm involved in a accident claim but they do a very good job...it would be worth it to check them out
β Samuel Riley
Q: I was hit by a big rig and im having some pain issues what should i do
A: Jaime helped my wife and I, they get things done.
β Michael McManus
Q: Does this law firm only handle cases on Nevada?
A: They are horrible
β Charles Teddy