Law Office of William R. Kendall

A slip and fall accident can occur on private property, public property, or in an establishment such as a casino. You are owed a duty of safety when you enter someone else's property - this is known as premises liability. A successful case must prove that a property owner acted in a negligent way, causing another party to slip or trip. In order to prove that the negligence of a property owner was the cause of your slip and subsequent personal injury, you must be able to demonstrate: - There Was a Hazard on the Property: It must be demonstrated that an unsafe surface on the property was the direct cause of your slip and your personal injury. The hazard could be an uneven sidewalk, a liquid spill, or a sudden step up or down that was not clearly marked. - The Owner Was - Or Should Have Been - Aware: The property owner is responsible for amending known hazards and being cognizant of changes on the property that pose a slip hazard to visitors. When he or she fails to take action in order to eliminate the hazard and ensure the safety of visitors, a resulting slip and fall accident can be catastrophic. - The Hazard Resulted in Your Slip: You must also be able to prove that your slip and fall accident was the direct result of the danger that conditions on another party's property posed to you.

Just as a car accident can take place in a variety of ways, there are a number of different examples of acts of bad faith by an insurance company. Not every instance of bad faith will involve failing to pay a valid claim. The following are also ways an insurance company could act in bad faith: - Canceling a policy after a valid claim is made. You are entitled to file a claim for damage to your home after a storm, or to seek reimbursement for an accident with an uninsured motorist. If your insurance company cancels your policy after these events, an element of bad faith may exist. - Failing to investigate your claim. - Failing to provide a defense if you have been sued and request a defense. - Misrepresenting facts about the policy or the limits of coverage provided by the policy. - Providing misleading information regarding deadlines to file a lawsuit or refusing to settle a lawsuit at your request.

When an event that is covered by your insurance policy takes place, you are allowed to make a claim and expect that claim to be paid. An insurance company that does not properly investigate a claim or refuses to pay is not upholding their duty to act in good faith. You pay premiums to cover losses, and when an accident happens, it is natural to believe the insurance company will hold up its end of the contract by paying your claim. A failure to pay on a valid claim is an act of bad faith, and the insured person or party has the right to bring a bad faith claim against the company.

Car accident cases can be incredibly complex for the driver, and each state has unique laws surrounding car accidents. Here are some of the most common types: - Single-Vehicle Accidents - Multiple Vehicle Accidents - Commercial Vehicle Accidents

The moments after an auto accident can be a blur, but if you know what to do immediately after a car crash, you can help your case. To protect yourself and your best interests following a car accident, you should: 1. Gather Evidence: Before you move the vehicles (assuming it is safe to do so), take photos of the damage to the vehicles and of the car accident scene. You will want to make note of the time of day, the location of the accident, the weather and road conditions, and the direction each vehicle was going prior to the accident. 2. Move Out of Traffic: Get out of traffic if you are able to do so. This will allow emergency vehicles a clear path to you and will also help prevent more damage from being done by oncoming traffic. 3. Document Your Inquiries: Make note of your injuries, taking pictures if possible. Check on your passengers and the other driver if you are able. If there are any serious injuries, call 9-1-1 to get medical attention. 4. Get the Details: Get the contact information for all witnesses, including their names and phone numbers. In the coming days, your car accident attorney will need to take a statement from them and it is helpful to have their information close at hand. Also, get the name and the insurance information for the other driver. This helps to expedite making a claim for damages. 5. Be Mindful of Your Words: It is also important that you do not admit fault. The officer that arrives on scene will make a written report and you do not want any record of having taken responsibility for the accident. Most importantly, you need to contact a qualified car accident lawyer to help you get the compensation you deserve. 6. Call a Car Accident Lawyer: If your car accident occurred in Reno or the surrounding communities, contact Mr. Kendall as soon as possible. If you are seriously injured or hospitalized, Mr. Kendall can come to your home or hospital to talk to you about your auto accident. To protect your best interests, ensure that you contact a car accident lawyer before you make any agreements with an insurance company.

Nevada motorists are required to have two types of coverage: - Property damage - Bodily injury Both have minimum and maximum coverage amounts. Although assessing your losses in terms of property damage can be straightforward in some cases, losses resulting from injuries can be much more complex when it comes to determining how your capacity to earn money and lead a fulfilling life will be affected.

It is Bill Kendall's goal to help his clients recover the largest possible compensation package after a personal injury. Through a comprehensive personal injury claim, it is possible to pursue monetary compensation for: - Medical Bills - Lost Income - Pain and Suffering - Property Damage - Funeral Costs

When your life has been upended by a personal injury, it is difficult to know where to turn. The best course of action is to discuss your case with a trustworthy personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Common cases include: - Car Accidents - Truck Accidents - Defective Products - Dog Bites - Premises Liability - Wrongful Death

According to Nevada personal injury law, victims have two years from the date of their injury in which to file a claim (in most circumstances).

Recovering the money you deserve shouldn't take a law degree, but sometimes it does. Nevada personal injury law itself is incredibly complicated and not understanding the legalities of your case could mean you settle for less than you are owed. In personal injury cases, you will also be dealing with insurance companies that only care about protecting their bottom line. By hiring a personal injury attorney, you can be sure to have someone knowledgeable in your corner to help fight for you and what you deserve.

When looking for the right attorney, it is important to understand what fees you should anticipate. In general, our firm collects one-third of the gross amount we recover for you. In addition, our expenses vary depending on the scope of the task. Our fees include: - Obtaining medical records and bills: $0.60 per page - Obtaining a police report: $9.00 to $44.00 - Special medical reports: $100.00 and up - Filing fee: $260.00 - Service of process: $50.00 per defendant We are transparent about our pricing and can answer any questions you may have throughout the process.

Victims and their families are often concerned about the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer. However, when you work with Bill Kendall, you won't have to stress about finances. Mr. Kendall handles personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means that his fee will be a reasonable percentage of an eventual verdict or settlement. If your personal injury claim is ultimately unsuccessful, then you won't owe our law firm a dime.

There is ample street parking in the front of the building and in the surrounding neighborhood.

During your free consultation, we will discuss: - The extent of your injuries - The medical treatment you have had so far - The medical care you think you might need - Whether any wages were lost as a result of the injury In addition to giving you realistic expectations about how much your case could be worth, we will also give you a timeframe for how long you can expect the case to take and which types of damages you could recover. Although he cannot provide an estimate of the value of your case during your first consultation, Mr. Kendall can let you know at which point in your personal injury case he will be able to establish how much your claim is worth.

To schedule your free consultation with me, please call my Reno office at (775) 376-5142 or request a free consultation online. I represent clients in a number of different types of personal injury cases, and I am happy to talk with you more about your claims.

The Law Office of William R. Kendall has served the legal needs of Reno, NV, for over 25 years. As your personal injury lawyer, Bill Kendall can provide his counsel for a range of legal issues including: - Car Accidents - Casino Injuries - Slip and Fall - Bad Faith Insurance - Truck Accidents To schedule a free consultation today, contact Bill Kendall online or call (775) 376-5142​.