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Total Billed Medical / Property
$23,450
Out-of-Pocket / Wage Loss
$3,820
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How to Choose & Interview an Attorney in Nevada & Major Jurisdictions
1. Billboards vs. Trial Reputation
Large advertising firms often operate as settlement mills. Insurance company software (such as Colossus) tracks law firms and assigns settlement values partly based on whether that firm has a history of taking cases to a jury verdict or merely settles pre-litigation for whatever is offered.
Ask prospective attorneys: "How many jury trials did your office take to verdict in the last 24 months?"
Inquire whether your case will be farmed out or litigated in-house.
2. Understanding Medical Liens & Subrogation
Gross settlement does not equal what you take home. Hospitals, health insurance (ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid), and lien doctors assert legal claims against your recovery. A dedicated attorney negotiates these down significantly before final disbursement.
Verify if the retainer specifies that medical lien reductions are part of their scope of service.
Confirm that the attorney contingency fee is calculated on gross vs. net recovery.
3. Preservation of Evidence Protocol
Key evidence disappears quickly after an accident. Commercial trucks overwrite telematics/dashcam data; intersection city cameras cycle within 7 to 30 days; business surveillance footage is erased.
Send a formal Spoliation Letter immediately to the adverse party requesting preservation of black-box logs and video.
Do not provide recorded audio statements to the opposing liability adjuster without counsel present.