FAQ
Have questions about personal injury claims? Explore our FAQs for answers on how The Ruiz Law Firm helps you navigate your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cases do you handle or take on?
Each personal injury attorney at The Ruiz Law Firm has significant experience of taking on and winning all kinds of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle cases, dog bite cases, slip and falls, traumatic brain injuries, and more.
What locations do you serve?
We’re proud to serve our clients from all around Las Vegas, and from all across Nevada. If you’ve been injured and you think it’s only fair you get compensation, we’re here to help. Contact us today to get started.
How much will a personal injury attorney cost?
Most personal injury lawyers (The Ruiz Law Firm included) charge their clients based on contingency. That means that your personal injury lawyer will charge you a percentage of your total payout from a settlement or a verdict – and you won’t pay anything at all until you win.
Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer?
For very simple cases with only small payouts involved, you may not need the services of a personal injury lawyer. But most personal injury cases are anything but simple. It’s also the case that victims who self-represent usually receive lower payouts than those who hire a personal injury attorney.
Do I have a case or not?
If your injury was the fault of another person or entity, you may have a case. However, you’ll need to consult with our personal injury attorney to be sure. Personal injury cases are almost always complex, so you’ll need an experienced personal injury attorney in your corner.
What if I was hurt while I was at work? Do I still need to hire a lawyer?
If you were hurt while you were working, your lawsuit will most likely be a worker’s comp case, not a personal injury case. Our team of the best personal injury lawyers has successfully represented workers comp cases for clients from across Nevada.
Just how long will my case take?
That can depend, with the exact time from hiring a personal injury attorney to getting your check, varying for each individual case. For more complex injuries and higher-value cases, the legal process is likely to take longer.
Will I have to go to court to win my case?
We always aim for the strongest possible case for our clients when they suffer a personal injury, and we can usually do that via an out-of-court settlement. If your case does end up in court, know that we’ll fight for you every inch of the way.
Do I have to pay if I don’t win my case?
No, not with us. Like most personal injury attorneys, The Ruiz Law Firm works on a contingency basis, which means no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. We know you’ve got enough stress in your life without having to worry about legal fees.
How long do I have to file a case?
In Nevada, you have only two years in which to file your personal injury case, starting from the date of your accident. You should file your case quickly, because if you miss the deadline, you won’t be able to recover any damages.
How much is my case really worth?
It’s hard for any personal injury lawyer to say exactly what your case is worth. We can explain the factors that affect value, including liability, injuries, medical treatment, available insurance, statutory limits, and the evidence supporting each category of loss.
What if I don’t feel as if I've been hurt?
Even if you don’t immediately think you’ve been hurt, you might still have a case. Following your accident, adrenaline may prevent you from realizing the true extent of your injuries. It could be weeks – or even months – until you know exactly how your accident has affected you. That’s why you should always contact a personal injury attorney.
