How Can Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Help You After an Accident In Whitney?

Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers can help you regardless of the type of accident or injury. We will work hard to hold negligent people accountable for hurting you or your loved one. In many Whitney, NV, personal injury cases, our Whitney personal injury lawyers will:

  • Explain the law
  • Calculate your damages
  • Investigate the accident
  • Collect evidence
  • Identify all liable parties
  • File insurance claims
  • Negotiate with insurance companies
  • File personal injury lawsuits
  • Negotiate with the defendant
  • Keep track of important deadlines and paperwork
  • Represent you in court and at trial

Every case requires a different strategy. We work with clients to develop a plan to recover the compensation that you need. Call our office to speak with a Whitney personal injury attorney during a free consultation.

What Types of Accidents Happen In Whitney, NV?

Whitney, NV, is a fairly dense and popular suburb for families and people working in the cities. More density generally means a higher risk of accidents. The most common types of accidents in Whitney are:

  • Car accidents
  • Slip and falls
  • Dog bites
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle crashes
  • Wrongful death
  • Premises liability
  • Uber and Lyft accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Defective products
  • Swimming pool accidents

However, we have been in the business long enough to know that many accidents are one-of-a-kind. We can help you even if you have been hurt in another type of accident. Call our office to discuss the details of your accident and injury during a free consultation.

What Is My Whitney Personal Injury Case  Worth?

Every personal injury case has a monetary value. Money cannot cure your injury or take away your emotional trauma, but it can help you access medical help, recognize your emotional suffering, and help you pay the bills. Several factors will impact how much money you can expect to recover, including:

  • The permanence and severity of your injuries
  • Your medical bills and need for ongoing medical treatment or rehabilitation
  • Your ability to work or earn income
  • Your ability to support and care for your family (financially and non-financially)
  • Your overall quality and enjoyment of life
  • How the accident happened, and if you are partially responsible for causing it
  • If you have emotional trauma or mental illness after the accident
  • If the accident caused property damage

Usually, people who have life-long injuries will recover more money. However, that’s not always the case. We will help you calculate your case worth at the beginning of our work together. This number is a benchmark for negotiations with insurance companies and the defendant. You might recover more (or less) than expected depending on how the case unfolds.

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What Compensation Can I Recover After an Accident In Whitney?

A plaintiff hurt in Whitney, NV, can recover compensatory damages. Compensatory damages include economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are financial losses. The plaintiff incurs these losses as the direct result of an accident or an injury.

Economic damages generally include:

  • Emergency medical bills
  • Follow-up doctor’s appointments
  • Cost of medicine or therapeutic devices
  • Rehabilitation
  • Physical therapy

We can help you calculate your economic damages by looking at invoices, pay stubs, and credit card statements.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are intangible losses. These are harder to calculate because they are emotional and often invisible. Non-economic damages can make up a significant portion of your losses. Non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma
  • Permanent scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future earnings
  • Property damage
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Loss of companionship or relationship
  • Mental illness (like PTSD, anxiety, or depression)

There are several ways to calculate non-economic damages. We can estimate the value of your intangible losses so that you request complete compensation.

How Do I Prove Negligence In a Whitney Personal Injury Case?

Negligence is the cornerstone of personal injury law. In most Whitney personal injury cases, our legal team must prove that the defendant was negligent. From the beginning of representation, we will work towards building a strong negligence argument.

Negligence means that someone fails to use reasonable care. As a result of their failure, they caused an accident and the plaintiff incurred injuries. Injuries can be tangible or intangible.

There are four elements to every negligence claim. We must prove that each element is more likely than not true. This is called a preponderance of the evidence.

The four elements are:

  • The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care
  • The defendant breached the duty of care
  • The breach caused the plaintiff’s injuries
  • The plaintiff has damages

A defendant breaches their duty of care when they take a risk that causes reasonably foreseeable harm. The defendant doesn’t have to intend to do harm. In fact, in many negligence cases, the defendant didn’t mean to cause any harm. Texting and driving is a great example. Most people who cause accidents while texting don’t mean to hurt someone. 

However, reasonable people know that texting and driving can be quite dangerous. It increases the risk of getting into an accident by taking attention off of the road. That risk is unjustifiable because the risk of hurting other drivers is greater than the benefit of sending a text message. Therefore, the drivers who cause accidents while texting may be negligent and responsible for the plaintiff’s damages. Texting and driving is a relatively simple example. Many negligence cases are much more complicated. A Whitney personal injury lawyer at Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers can explain negligence. This includes how negligence applies to your accident case.

What Happens if I Am Blamed for Causing My Accident In Nevada?

Nevada applies a modified comparative fault rule. The rule states that, with some limitations, you can generally still recover compensation if you are responsible for causing the accident. If you are mostly responsible (51% or more), you cannot recover compensation. If you are less than 51% responsible, you can recover proportionate damages. Proportionate damages correlate to your share of liability. If you are 40% responsible, then you can only recover 60% of your damages.

Defendants and their insurance agents usually try to shift blame to the plaintiff in a personal injury case. The goal is to reduce their share of liability and, therefore, their share of the damages. A personal injury attorney can protect you from unfair blame from the beginning of the case. This protection might be the difference between getting a full recovery or nothing at all.

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Client Testimonials What Our Clients Say

I was very impressed with Yolanda and Carly in their knowledge, professionalism, and attentiveness. They were always available to answer my questions and kept me well-informed throughout the process. They achieved a positive outcome for my case, and I highl...

I was very impressed with Yolanda and Carly in their knowledge, professionalism, and attentiveness. They were always available to answer my questions and kept me well-informed throughout the process. They achieved a positive outcome for my case, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation in the Las Vegas area. Thanks again!

Richard Harrison

Cogburn Davidson lawyers are the best. They keep you well informed while your case is going on and make sure your needs are met. I did not feel like I was being cheated or lied too. They will definitely make sure you will walk out with more than them and an...

Cogburn Davidson lawyers are the best. They keep you well informed while your case is going on and make sure your needs are met. I did not feel like I was being cheated or lied too. They will definitely make sure you will walk out with more than them and any doctors you go to. I hope I never need a lawyer for a car accident again, but if I do I will definitely use them again. Hunter and his paralegal Jessica were able to settle my case for way more than I was expecting! Definitely 100% recommended! Ask for attorney Hunter and his paralegal Jessica, you won’t regret it!

Diana Ortiz

I had an excellent experience with Yolanda and Roxana. They were professional, compassionate, and handled my case with great care and attention. They kept me informed every step of the way and fought hard to get me the best possible outcome. I highly recomm...

I had an excellent experience with Yolanda and Roxana. They were professional, compassionate, and handled my case with great care and attention. They kept me informed every step of the way and fought hard to get me the best possible outcome. I highly recommend their firm to anyone needing help after an accident!

Kat Rodriguez

After a serious car accident, I reached out to Cogburn Davidson—and I’m so glad I did. From the first consultation, they were honest, compassionate, and clearly knew their stuff. Jamie and Yolanda built a solid plan, explained everything in plai...

After a serious car accident, I reached out to Cogburn Davidson—and I’m so glad I did. From the first consultation, they were honest, compassionate, and clearly knew their stuff. Jamie and Yolanda built a solid plan, explained everything in plain terms, and made sure I felt supported the entire way. Their team—especially the paralegals—was incredibly responsive. I always got a quick reply to emails or calls, and they helped set up medical care so I could focus on healing. If you’ve been injured and want lawyers who truly fight for you while treating you with respect, Cogburn Davidson is the team to call.

Slixx

After my injury, I didn’t know who to trust — but a friend recommended Cogburn Davidson, and I’m so glad they did. The attorneys were not only sharp and strategic but also genuinely kind and reassuring. They handled all the insurance stres...

After my injury, I didn’t know who to trust — but a friend recommended Cogburn Davidson, and I’m so glad they did. The attorneys were not only sharp and strategic but also genuinely kind and reassuring. They handled all the insurance stress, kept me updated regularly, and never made me feel rushed. I felt protected the whole way through.

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I can’t say enough great things about this law firm! From the moment you reach out, they will impress you with their professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable and make the legal process feel ...

I can’t say enough great things about this law firm! From the moment you reach out, they will impress you with their professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable and make the legal process feel far less intimidating. Even just interacting with the staff made it clear that they truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to provide excellent service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for trustworthy, top-notch legal support!

Sean Bryan

After my car accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. A friend recommended Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers, and I’m so thankful I listened. From day one, Yolanda was a true professional—compassionate, sharp, and incredibly responsiv...

After my car accident, I was overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. A friend recommended Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers, and I’m so thankful I listened. From day one, Yolanda was a true professional—compassionate, sharp, and incredibly responsive. She kept me informed every step of the way and made sure I understood my rights and options. Yolanda fought hard to get me a settlement that truly reflected the pain, lost wages, and stress I went through. If you ever need someone who genuinely cares and knows how to win, ask for Yolanda. She’s a powerhouse.

Sindia Montoy

I was referred to Cogburn Davidson firm for a case that I have been dealing with. I was greeted by Roxana. She is so kind and understanding. Any questions or concerns that I had regarding my case were answered by Attorney Yolanda. Yolanda is also very kind ...

I was referred to Cogburn Davidson firm for a case that I have been dealing with. I was greeted by Roxana. She is so kind and understanding. Any questions or concerns that I had regarding my case were answered by Attorney Yolanda. Yolanda is also very kind and informative. Definitely recommend them if you have any cases regarding car accidents !

Leslie J Luna

Cogburn Davidson was amazing to work with. Everyone on the team was friendly, responsive, and really knew their stuff. I never felt like I was just a number — they actually cared. If you ever need injury lawyers, seriously, don't hesitate to call them...

Cogburn Davidson was amazing to work with. Everyone on the team was friendly, responsive, and really knew their stuff. I never felt like I was just a number — they actually cared. If you ever need injury lawyers, seriously, don't hesitate to call them.

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I highly recommend contacting Cogburn Davidson for any nursing home abuse case. My attorney, Hunter, and his assistant, Jessica, provided exceptional service. Initially, my family was uncertain about how to proceed, but Hunter demonstrated compassion and th...

I highly recommend contacting Cogburn Davidson for any nursing home abuse case. My attorney, Hunter, and his assistant, Jessica, provided exceptional service. Initially, my family was uncertain about how to proceed, but Hunter demonstrated compassion and thoroughly explained every detail. Throughout the case, they maintained open communication, keeping me informed of each development. Thanks to Hunter's diligent efforts, we secured justice for my mother. I highly recommend Cogburn Davidson.

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If you haven’t reached out yet to Cogburn Davison I highly recommend you do! I can’t even begin to explain what great customer service I received from when first walking in the door and having the receptionist be so nice and friendly up until my...

If you haven’t reached out yet to Cogburn Davison I highly recommend you do! I can’t even begin to explain what great customer service I received from when first walking in the door and having the receptionist be so nice and friendly up until my case settled! The attorney Hunter S. Davidson and his paralegal Jessica Mejia were not only friendly and compassionate but they made sure me and my family understood every step of this lawsuit! My father was neglected in a nursing home and I couldn’t find an attorney in Vegas who specialized in these type of cases. Once my friend recommended me to Cogburn Davidson and I saw their exceptional customer service I knew I was in the right place. They were able to get my father and our family the justice he deserved! Don’t hesitate and call Cogburn Davidson, you won’t regret it!

Alexis Viloria

Hunter and Jessica took care of my case and I couldn’t have been happier. They helped me and my daughter with any questions or concerns I had from the very start and provided us with prompt service when the insurance company was taking forever to resp...

Hunter and Jessica took care of my case and I couldn’t have been happier. They helped me and my daughter with any questions or concerns I had from the very start and provided us with prompt service when the insurance company was taking forever to respond to me. They also kept constant communication with me whenever there was an update with my case. I highly recommend this office and business to anyone needing assistance. Everyone I have been in contact with in this office has been nothing but amazing! Thank you Cogburn Davidson for everything!

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I’ve never been in a car accident before and didn’t know where to start! Thankfully I found Jessica who was able to help guide me! She helped make the process be so smooth and less stressful! They helped me get my vehicle fixed and on top of tha...

I’ve never been in a car accident before and didn’t know where to start! Thankfully I found Jessica who was able to help guide me! She helped make the process be so smooth and less stressful! They helped me get my vehicle fixed and on top of that I was able to get some money in my pocket! I highly recommend you guys reach out to Jessica, the whole staff at Cogburn Davidson is amazing and kind starting from when you walk in the door! Thank you for all your help!

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After my car accident, I was stressed and unsure what to do. A friend told me about Cogburn Davidson and I'm so glad I listened. They took care of everything and got me a great settlement. Super down-to-earth and easy to talk to.

monse sandoval

I recommend you call Cogburn Davidson for any nursing home abuse case. My attorney Hunter and his assistant Jessica were amazing! My family didn’t know where to turn or how to start. When I spoke to Hunter he was very compassionate and made sure to ex...

I recommend you call Cogburn Davidson for any nursing home abuse case. My attorney Hunter and his assistant Jessica were amazing! My family didn’t know where to turn or how to start. When I spoke to Hunter he was very compassionate and made sure to explain every detail thoroughly. They kept me informed every step of the case. Thanks to his hard work, we got justice for my mother. Highly recommend Cogburn Davidson!

Monique Sandoval

I wasn’t planning on needing a lawyer, but after my accident, the medical bills started piling up and the insurance company wasn’t being fair. A friend recommended Kendelee Works at Cogburn Davidson, and I honestly wasn’t sure what to expe...

I wasn’t planning on needing a lawyer, but after my accident, the medical bills started piling up and the insurance company wasn’t being fair. A friend recommended Kendelee Works at Cogburn Davidson, and I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect—but I’m really glad I reached out.
Kendelee was calm, clear, and never made me feel like just another case. She explained my options without pressure and kept me in the loop the entire time. What really stood out was how responsive she was. If you’re dealing with an injury and feeling overwhelmed, I highly recommend calling Cogburn Davidson.

Chase Collins

I just wanted to thank the attorney Hunter and his paralegal Jessica, there are no words to describe truly how greatful my family and I are to them. They immediately called me back personally from my inquiry online, Hunter personally was in-touch with us ev...

I just wanted to thank the attorney Hunter and his paralegal Jessica, there are no words to describe truly how greatful my family and I are to them. They immediately called me back personally from my inquiry online, Hunter personally was in-touch with us every step of the way and went above and beyond and im truly thankful. No to mention how attentive Jessica was through out the whole process. We’re extremely satisfied with their services!

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Cogburn Davidson is the way to go! Thank you so much to my attorney Hunter Davidson, case manager Jessica, and the entire Cogburn Davidson team. I was blown away by the customer service. They worked so hard against the insurance company for me. I highly recommend them!

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How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Whitney Personal Injury Attorney?

Whitney personal injury attorneys charge a contingency fee. A contingency fee is a unique fee arrangement for personal injury lawyers. It means that payment is contingent upon winning the case. If the lawyer loses, they don’t get paid anything. The payment is proportionate to the damages. Contingency fees are favorable for plaintiffs for many reasons. First, they don’t have to pay anything out of pocket or throughout the case. This helps plaintiffs who are financially struggling to make ends meet after an accident. Furthermore, payment comes entirely from, and is proportionate to, the damages. For example, if the lawyer charges a 35% contingency fee, then they will take 35% of the damages at the end of the case. This motivates lawyers to work hard to win the most money for their clients.

How Much Time Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Lawsuit In Nevada?

You have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death case in Nevada. This is called the statute of limitations. It is a strict deadline. If you try to file a lawsuit after two years, the judge will dismiss your case in most circumstances. 

A Whitney personal injury lawyer will closely monitor this deadline. If you miss it, you will lose your right to recover money through the court. Call a lawyer immediately after your accident to ensure enough time to prepare your case before filing a lawsuit.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Whitney Personal Injury Lawyer

People who hire lawyers tend to have better outcomes in their cases. There’s no reason to delay speaking with a Whitney personal injury lawyer.

Call Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation. The consultation is an opportunity to learn more about your legal rights in Whitney, NV, and get to know our legal team.

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