Practice Areas Overview

Personal Injury – An Overview

Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases include automobile accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. If you or someone you know has been injured by the careless actions of another, contact a personal injury attorney at our firm to find out how we can help you preserve your rights.

Auto Accidents

Auto accidents can happen to anyone at any time. It is impossible to anticipate, but at any given moment your entire life can be turned upside down as the result of someone else's carelessness. No matter how safe a driver you may be, there are always careless drivers on the road who have the potential of causing serious accidents. Even though you may not be at fault, you may still be left with serious injuries, medical expenses, and an insurance company that doesn't want to pay. Additionally auto accident victims and their families are often burdened with tremendous physical, emotional, and financial hardships.

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Truck Accidents

Everyone knows that a semi tractor-trailer vastly outweighs any automobile. The effects of any miscalculation on the part of the truck diver are greatly magnified because of the sheer weight and volume of a loaded vehicle. In a collision involving a car and a truck, the occupants of the car nearly always suffer more severe injuries, and fatalities are common in car-truck collisions. At the Law Offices of Wright & Weiner, our job as advocates on behalf of the injured is to uncover the true causes of a truck crash, get a clear picture of the nature of the injuries and work hard to present a case for full and fair compensation for victims. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a trucking accident, contact the experienced truck accident attorneys at the Wright & Weiner law firm in Las Vegas, NV.

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Motorcycle Accidents

According to motorcycle accident statistics, motorcycle accidents that involve other vehicles have a 98% chance of resulting injury to the motorcycle rider.  Motorcycles don’t have the protection of an enclosure that other vehicles provide.  This often means that the injuries sustained by the motorcycle riders are more severe than those sustained by accidents involving two cars.  Motorcycle accidents frequently involve brain injuries, burns, bone fractures, and even amputations. 

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Taxi Cab Accidents

Thousands of people are injured each year in taxi cabs. Taxi crashes are often the result of careless driving, failure to yield the right of way, failure to keep a proper look out, improper lane change, failing to maintain equipment, and failure to use due care. Through our complex method of investigation, we will research the insurance information on all possible defendants including the vehicle driver and vehicle owner and their financial worth if insurance is inadequate. Often, we look into the background of the defendant to see if they have a history of crime or traffic offenses

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Pedestrian Accidents

Our cities and streets are often busy with activity - cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians have to interact and share public space and roadways. Unfortunately, not everyone understands or observes the rules of the road that govern right-of-way at crosswalks, stoplights, or even stop signs. At the Wright & Weiner Law Offices, our personal injury attorneys are prepared to put the law on your side. Many cases involve a failure to yield or observe pedestrian right-of-way. In these kinds of cases, our personal injury lawyers immediately consult with investigators and accident reconstruction specialists to measure skid marks, evaluate any damage to the car or bike, and gather testimony from witnesses.

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Brain Injuries

At the Wright & Weiner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, we understand that brain damage is among the most tragic injuries a person can experience. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, the effects of a brain injury can range from a minor annoyance to serious and life threatening. The study and diagnosis of head injuries is complex. There may be overt signs of the injury such as loss of speech and motor skills, or there may only be more subtle personality changes. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, an experienced attorney from our firm that handle brain injury claims can explain your legal options and help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Each year, 11,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries. The costs associate with this type of injury can be staggering. The most common cause of spinal cord injuries is automobile accidents. In fact, since 2000 almost half of all the U.S. spinal cord injuries were caused by automobile accidents. A car, truck, or motorcycle accident can result in a spinal cord injury that causes permanent paralysis. When you have suffered an injury as serious as a spinal cord injury, you should choose an experienced and effective attorney who knows how to get results for clients. Contact the Law Offices of Wright & Weiner, for representation you can rely on in even the most serious cases. Our firm provides compassion, dedication and diligence to injured clients and their families in the Clark County, Nevada area. We pursue full compensation for the medical bills, pain and suffering, lost earnings and future needs resulting from the spinal cord injury.

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Dog Bite Accidents

There are many dog owners across the country. While many of these pet owners take excellent care of their pets, those dog owners who are negligent pose a serious risk to society. Statistics show that over 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. One out of every six dog bites is serious enough to require medical attention. Dog bites can transmit serious illnesses, including rabies, and can cause tissue and muscle damage. In certain cases, survivors of serious dog bites have mobility issues or are mauled to such an extent that they require reconstructive surgery. Sadly, children are often at a high risk of dog bites and to smaller children, these bites may prove fatal. Dog attacks on children are most likely to result in face, head, and neck injuries, which can affect breathing and can cause death.

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Food Poisoning

Each year, thousands of people in the United States fall victim to food poisoning. Recently, there have been outbreaks of food-borne illnesses tied to bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that there are 76 million cases of food poisoning in the United States each year. Of these cases, approximately 300,000 people will be hospitalized and 5,000 people will die.

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Wrongful Death

Were you injured or was a family member killed because of someone else's negligence or carelessness? A wrongful death claim is a type of statutory case brought on behalf of the parents, children, or significant other of an individual who died as a result of another party's negligence. The Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers at the Law Offices of Wright & Weiner can assist the surviving parties of a deceased loved one receive just compensation for their loss.

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