Personal injury cases in Las Vegas typically resolve within 6 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
Las Vegas Court Backlog
Estimated active personal injury case backlog ranges from 200 to 700 cases, reflecting court workload and ongoing filings.
Personal Injury Las Vegas Filing Volume
Public data suggests 80 to 180 new personal injury cases are filed monthly in Las Vegas, varying by season and local factors.
Personal Injury Case Outcomes
Approximately 60% of cases settle before litigation, 25% after filing, and about 10% succeed at trial, based on industry surveys and court outcomes.
5420 W Sahara Ave, Ste 104 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89146
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Since his admission to the Nevada Bar in 2008, Michael has emerged as a skilled litigator, briefing and arguing important legal issues in the areas of criminal law and personal injury. Michael is admitted to practice law in California, Louisiana and Nevada. Michael obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Tulane University School of Law in 2008. Before that, Michael graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in History. Michael is also a certified mediator, having completed an international alternative dispute resolution program at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany.. Michael has helped individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies, including murder. Twice, Michael has successfully obtained grants of probation for defendants convicted of manslaughter. Michael has represented family members who have tragically lost loved ones in wrongful death matters, as a result of the negligence of others. Michael has successfully petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court, overturning a criminal conviction. Michael has negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients pursuing personal injury claims. Michael has helped individuals with visa and citizenship applications. Michael has helped seal the criminal records of many individuals, looking to make a fresh start.
My law firm practices in plaintiff's personal injury (e.g. car accidents and slip and falls), intellectual property infringement, immigration, EB-5, business law (e.g. business formation, breach of contract, general counsel), judgment collection, workers' compensation, criminal defense, DUI, traffic tickets, family law, and wills and trusts. My office is bilingual in Vietnamese to better serve the Vietnamese community.
Peter Mazzeo is founder and operating partner of Mazzeo Law, LLC and has taken his knowledge of insurance defense tactics to represent personal injury victims in their claims. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Bridgeport, CT and his JD degree from Brooklyn Law School. Peter is a licensed attorney in NV and NY specializing in personal injury and is a member in good standing with both the Nevada State Bar and New York State Bar. Throughout his career, Peter has gained extensive knowledge skill & experience in processing and litigating personal injury claims including injuries arising from defective products, dangerous premises, vicious animal attacks and med-malpractice. He is one of Nevada's leading trial attorneys, he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a top-tier attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, Nevada Business Magazine and MyVegas Magazine. He has successfully argued complex appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court in Carson City. Peter Has Won Millions of Dollars for His Clients in auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, lack of security in home intrusions, products liability cases, etc.
Practice Areas: General Practice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Constitutional, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Civil Rights
I will oversee every aspect of the case from beginning to end, coordinate the investigation, do the research, and hire the right experts and medical doctors to prepare your case for arbitration or trial in order to obtain the best result for you. I have an office in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.. I am well-qualified to effectively represent you.
Paul Weiss is a founding member of Weiss & Christensen and a long-time resident of Las Vegas. During high school and college, Paul served as a medic in the Arizona, Pennsylvania and New York Army National Guards. Paul graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude, with a BA in English. Paul then attended Vanderbilt School of Law, earning his JD and serving as an associate editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Paul began practicing law in Mississippi at a large regional firm before moving to Las Vegas to start a personal injury law firm with his cousin.. Paul limits his practice to personal injury, where he has secured tens of millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.
8918 Spanish Ridge Avenue , Las Vegas , Nevada 89148
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Recognized by several publications — and his peers — as an elite litigator, Paul has protected personal injury victims for over 18 years. His tireless efforts have leveled the playing field against massive insurance companies and large corporations. In just over the last decade, Paul’s settlements and paid jury verdicts have eclipsed $250 Million. In more than 80 cases, Paul has orchestrated settlements at or above $1 Million.. Paul attended the University of Idaho for law school, where he was a published member of the law review. He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University, where Paul majored in history with a chemistry minor. Paul began his legal career in 2000, clerking for the Honorable Chief Justice, Myron E. Leavitt, of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Paul then went to work for Nevada’s then-premier litigation firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins and began his personal injury career in 2003.. In 2017, Paul Pays It Forward, was created. The non-profit Foundation is focused on charitable contributions in a variety of areas. Most notably, a portion of each settlement is donated to the Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude Hospital to assist in the fight against childhood cancer.. Several publications recognize Paul for his success as a litigator, including:. Honored as one of the of Elite Lawyers of America. The Global Directory of Who’s Who Top 100 Rated Lawyers. Member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Member of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. 2017 MyVegas Magazine’s Top 100 Lawyer of the Year Honoree. Honored as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers. Recognized as one of Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America. Member of America’s Top 100 Attorneys. Member of Distinguished Justice Advocates. Member of American Association for Justice. Member of The National Academy of Jurisprudence. Member of The American Society of Legal Advocates. Member of The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
6480 W Spring Mountain Rd , Las Vegas , Nevada 89146
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Patrick Kang has been representing the people of Nevada since 2007. In 2014, Patrick was selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association to Nevada's Top 40 Under 40. Patrick has worked tirelessly for his clients, seeking to always put the interests of his client above all else. Patrick has fought and won many settlements and judgments, the following are an example of just a few:. -$400, Nursing Home Law Suit -$194, Home Care Nursing Negligence Law Suit -$75, Wrongful Termination/Discrimination Law Suit -$150, Car Accident Case -$781, Breach of Contract Case -$75, Breach of Contract Case. Patrick will always give you an honest opinion of the strength or weakness of your case. He will outline your options, including possible alternatives to litigation.. Patrick’s main areas of practice are Employment Law, Personal Injury, Business Litigation,Criminal Defense, and Immigration. Patrick has represented businesses, schools, labor unions, and individuals.. Patrick was successful in halting deportation proceedings against a client with complex immigration issues. He handles Immigration matters across the U.S. Patrick has successfully litigated divorce cases. In one such case he was able to get primary physical custody and maximum child support for a struggling mother of two. Patrick has also assisted those who have been discriminated against by employers, protected union member’s rights in administrative hearings, and represented employees in employment contract disputes.. Patrick represents several businesses. Some of his past and present clients include:. Discover Bank; Americredit Financial Services, Inc.; LNH Enterprises Corp.; Red Rock Auto; Hanmi Travel; Penguin Construction; American Institute of Medical Sonography; TCD Solutions; Medical Skills for Life Institute; Teamsters Local 631; Center Bank; ; I Love Sushi; Honey Pig; IJO Restaurant; Mikel Patrik Art; True Management Corp; Foliot Furniture Pacific, Inc.; Kobe Pearl, Inc.; Airstrip Limited; Environmental Testing and Balancing of Nevada, Inc.; Hanmi Auto; Westpoint Investments; Koko Fitness, Inc; Woo Che Restaurant; Seoul Oak Restaurant; and Charleston Swapmeet.. Patrick is a proud member of the Nevada State Bar and has dedicated his life to helping those in need receive outstanding legal services at a reasonable price.. Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, JD, Deans List John Carroll University, B.A. in Sociology, Minor in English. Languages: Fluent in Korean Bar Admissions: Licensed to practice Nevada Law
Mr. Heshmati practices primarily in the Nevada federal and state courts.. Mr. Heshmati is also a founding member of the legal society, La Vos. La Vos is focused on the legal and educational advancement of the Latin American community.. Mr. Heshmati has always believed in one thing: Hard work equates to great results for clients. In fact, he founded H.A.L.O. Attorneys, a Las Vegas law firm, with that guiding principle at its core.. When not working, Parviz enjoys playing tennis, watching old movies and hanging out with his family.. Since being admitted to practice law Mr. Heshmati has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from Driving under the Influence and Battery Domestic Violence to High Level Drug Trafficking and Sexual Assault.. If you would like to speak with me personally do not hesitate to call.. Areas of Practice. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
500 N. Rainbow Suite 300 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89107
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Michael Federico has been practicing law for 24 years, with an emphasis on personal injury and defense civil litigation. As an aggressive, results oriented litigator, his cases have mainly included motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, civil rights, contract disputes and criminal law. He has taken numerous cases to trial, and has tried over 88 adversarial arbitration.. Michael has earned the reputation of an aggressive litigator. Michael spent over 20 years at OCGAS Law firm. Michael represents Guard Dog Law as an aggressive, skilled, trial attorney that won't back down to protect his client.. Michael handles cases with a wide range of exposure, including multi-million dollar jury trials. His clients have ranged from large hotels and casinos to individuals in need of legal assistance. He has also received appointments to serve in several judicial capacities for Southern Nevada over the years, including Alternate Municipal Court Judge, Justice of the Peace Pro-Tem, Eighth Judicial District Court Arbitrator, Department of Family Services Hearing Officer and State Bar of Nevada Fee Dispute Committee Member.
Having been raised in Las Vegas since childbirth, I have seen this town change many times. Having been the son of a Personal Injury attorney (Tommy F. Deaver, Esq.), I have frequently heard how the legal system has changed. For years my dad would ask me, "Are you sure you want to go into law?" My determination never waivered. In fact, I can remember wanting to me a laywer from an early age.. Over the years I have realized that what my dad was saying was true. The legal system has changed. In fact, it has become more and more difficult for clients to recovery the settlements they deserve.. It has been said that "the only way for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing". As a member of the legal community, I feel it an honor to go up against bullies (insurance companies) and aggressively seek the compensation my clients deserve. Too often I hear from my clients that their previous attorney talked them into settling that was either (1) too little, and/or (2) they didn't want to settle the case. Although its not possible to "hit a home run" on every case, we believe that given the size of our office, no case is too small. We also believe that given our experience, no case is too large.. While most attorneys talk their clients into a settlement short of litigation, we evaluate every case properly and routinely advise filing a lawsuit to achieve the maxium settlement our clients deserve.. As a native of Las Vegas, this is my home and this is where i plan on staying,
Mr. Mike H. T. Nguyen, Esq. is the managing member of the Nguyen & Associates, LLC Personal Injury Law Firm who oversees the day-to-day business operations and litigation department. His legal career is filled with numerous accomplishments. At the age of 28, he argued before the Nevada Supreme Court, en banc, and won a unanimous decision on an issue of first impression. He became one of the youngest attorneys to do that in Nevada. At the age of 27, he successfully secured a verdict for his client after a 2-day trial on a complex contract matter. The client’s case was rejected by a number of other firms prior to coming to Mr. Nguyen.. Mr. Nguyen was named Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academic of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2016. He was also named 10 Best Attorneys for Nevada and 10 Best Attorneys for Nevada Under 40 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. Additionally, he was the Featured Attorney for Personal Injury by Avvo in 2015 and won the Client’s Choice Award in that same year. Recently, Mr. Nguyen was named Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 for Nevada in the Litigation category by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Prior to establishing Nguyen & Associates, LLC in February 2014, Mr. Nguyen was a litigator and a de facto partner at Greenberg & Nguyen, Attorneys at Law, where he tried numerous cases in a 3-year period. Mr. Nguyen expanded Nguyen & Associates, LLC from a single attorney firm to a reputable boutique firm with many staff in less than 2 years. Additionally, he was able to shift the entire firm’s focus from representing clients in multiple areas of law to only representing personal injury victims. With the acquisition of a new building on Ponderosa Way in early 2016, Mr. Nguyen has made it the new home for Nguyen & Associates, LLC. Mr. Nguyen’s dedication to his clients is immeasurable. He regularly works on weekends and does not limit his free consultation to 15 minutes or half-hour.. Mr. Nguyen currently serves as the Chairman of the Vietnamese-American Community of Las Vegas Organization. He has successfully hosted 3 events: 2015 Moon Festival, 2015 Lunar New Year, and 2016 Moon Festival since taking office. He has also co-directed an ESL and Citizenship course than ended successfully in early 2016.
Michael S. Valiente, Partner at Valiente Mott, left his position at Nevada’s preeminent insurance defense trial law firm to help people, not insurance companies. He has extensive experience representing victims of car accidents, defective products, and catastrophic injury.. Mike prides himself in providing unparalleled customer service. In his youth, Mike was involved in a serious car accident. Mike hired a lawyer to sue the negligent driver that caused his injuries. Unfortunately, Mike experienced what most people experience when hiring a lawyer: poor customer service and ineffective representation. Specifically, Mike met with the lawyer for the initial consultation, only to never hear or speak from the lawyer again. In the end, the attorney settled Mike’s case for pennies on the dollar. After this unpleasant experience, Mike vowed that Valiente Mott would be different.. Prior to attending law school, Mike was one of Las Vegas’ top real estate professionals. In the ten years before law school, Mike helped hundreds of clients with the acquisition and disposition of residential real estate and raw land. Mike’s exceptional customer service caused his real estate business to flourish only through word of mouth.. Mike graduated at the top of his class from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Thereafter, Mike also graduated top of his class from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. While attending Boyd, Mike received the CALI award five times for his legal writing, as well as his work in Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Contracts. Mike was also a member of Boyd’s National Moot Court team and won Best Brief at the Sutherland Cup Moot Court Competition. He was also honored as the sole recipient of his graduating class with the prestigious James E. Rogers Scholastic Achievement Award. He was further honored, along with only three of his peers, with the Scribes, The American Society of Legal Writers Award, which recognized excellence in legal writing while in law school.. After graduating from Boyd School of Law, Mike was employed at the preeminent insurance defense firm in the country. During this time, Mike defended big insurance companies against catastrophic injuries and multi-million-dollar claims. During this time, Mike participated in a seven-week trial in which the jury awarded over $164,000,, the third largest verdict in Nevada history. After gaining valuable experience, Mike made the decision to start his own firm with the goal of helping people, not insurance companies.. In 2017, Mike was voted one of Las Vegas’ Legal Elite. He has earned his reputation as a highly-respected member of the Las Vegas legal community and takes pride in receiving most of his cases as referrals from other attorneys, medical professionals, and, most rewardingly, prior clients.. Mike is fluent in Spanish, and is licensed in both Nevada and California.. In his spare time, Mike gives presentations around the Las Vegas valley in hopes of educating his community about important legal issues. Mike also enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two kids.
Firm: Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas
517 S 3rd St , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Michael was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Roy and Karen Nixon, a geologist and a nurse practitioner, respectively. As a child, Michael enjoyed playing soccer and excelled on the field, playing for the top-level teams in Georgia, winning regional tournaments, and competing in international tournaments as well. Michael also played high school football, finishing as State Runner Up in Class AAAAA his senior season. In addition to soccer and football, Michael also ran track for his local high school, Brookwood, and held team records in the 4×100 relay before graduating in 2003 and attending Georgia Southern University.. Michael knew he wanted to be a lawyer since he was 12 years old, and focused his curriculum on that pursuit, joining debate and mock trial clubs in high school, and even winning a debate tournament before focusing on varsity football and stepping away from the podium. His senior year of high school, he served as the mock trial club captain, and led his team to regionals their very first year in existence.. Michael continued his pursuit of reaching law school while at GSU, majoring in Justice Studies and minoring in Philosophy. Michael served as President of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and held various positions in other social and academic organizations as well.. Between college and law school, Michael sold construction and industrial supplies in north Georgia, getting a feel for the blue collar world that continues to assist him in connecting with his clients today. Eventually, Michael chose Mercer University, the Walter F. George School of Law, to obtain his Juris Doctorate degree. There, he received real-world experience and practical education, also serving on the school’s national moot court teams, winning awards for best oralist his final year of law school. Michael also served on the Mercer Law Review and assisted with the law school’s mock trial teams.. From Mercer, Michael was recruited by a well-established and successful insurance defense firm in Las Vegas, which is how he ended up out west after graduation. Michael’s talent and work ethic was visible to the founding partner, and he immediately entrusted Michael with high-level cases and trial experience in his very first year as a licensed attorney.. Michael worked for the insurance companies for 7 years. Now, Michael works for the people. Michael’s current focus is on personal injury, bad faith, premises liability, auto accidents, slip/trip and falls, commercial claims, wrongful death, nursing home litigation as well as trucking accidents and bus accidents. In his free time, Michael enjoys snowboarding, bodybuilding, standup comedy, and concerts. Michael is equally comfortable on the beach as he is in the mountains, and he truly enjoys the access to nature that Las Vegas provides.. Since making the switch to represent injured plaintiffs, Michael has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyer Association as a Top 40 under 40 and a Top 100 trial attorney.. As an attorney with Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas, Michael is proud to serve his clients and seek justice for our community.
I have been practicing law since 1997. I truly enjoy being able to help those who have been injured due to someone's carelessness. I am thankful for the opportunity my clients have afforded me to represent them in their time of need.. I always strive to give my clients a thoughtful, honest, assessment of their case. It does no good to offer anything but a fair and straight forward analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of their case. My theory is that I advise my clients the same way I would advise my family.. I recommend anyone who is considering hiring a personal injury attorney to ask what type of experience that lawyer or his firm has in trying cases. Sometimes, trial is the only way to attempt to receive fair compenstion for your injuries. Although attorneys try to farily settle their client's claim, I believe you shoud be weary of any personal injury attorney who settles all of their cases and doesn't have the resources, skill, or desire to present your case in court if necessary.. The attorney/client relationship really is almost like a marriage As such, it is important for the attorney and client to work together. Anyone thinking of hiring an should think long and hard about whether the attorney they are hiring is someone they can have a positive relationship with over the life their case- which in some instances is several years.
8972 Spanish Ridge Avenue , Las Vegas , Nevada 89148
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Michael Haight is both co-founder and co-owner of Henness & Haight Injury Attorneys.. Mr. Haight may have been born in New York, but he has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1976. He graduated from Valley High School in 1984 before attending Dixie College in St. George, Utah. He would later tranfer to the Unversity of Nevad, Reno where he would receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989.. Mr. Haight received his Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law in 1995 and immediately dove right in to trial work. In 1998, he made the decision to represent injury victims and hasn't looked back since.. Michael is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (National Trial Lawyers), Top 100 Litigation Lawyer (American Society of Legal Advocates), member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, named one of Nevada's top attorneys by the Nevada Business Journal. He is also a long-time member of the Nevada Justice Association and the American Justice Association.. Outside of the office. Michael and his family are fans and boosters of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He is also active in his children's athletics teams and Las Vegas charitable organizations.
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