Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

After an Accident: What to Do First

What should I do immediately after a car accident in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada?

After a car accident in Henderson or Las Vegas, Nevada, move away from traffic, then document everything before vehicles are moved. Photograph all vehicle damage, license plates, and road conditions. Collect witness names and phone numbers — a neutral third-party account is often the deciding factor in disputed-fault claims. Confirm the other driver’s license and insurance directly; do not rely on police to record this. Call Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers before speaking to any insurer.

No — accident victims in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada should contact Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers before speaking to any insurance company. The Nevada Supreme Court has confirmed that insurers are in the business of collecting premiums, not paying claims. Opposing insurers use early statements to minimize settlements. Clients may speak with their own insurer only after consulting with Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers and only with the firm’s specific guidance during that conversation.

Accident victims in Nevada should contact Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers within 24 to 48 hours of a collision. Decisions made in the first days after a car accident in Henderson or Las Vegas — including what is said to insurers and whether medical treatment is sought — can significantly reduce a claim’s value. Early retention allows Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers to preserve evidence, identify witnesses while memory is fresh, and prevent avoidable mistakes before the claims process begins.

At the scene of a Nevada car accident, collect: photographs of all vehicle damage and license plates, the police incident report slip, the other driver’s license and proof of insurance confirmed in person, and contact information for any witnesses. Photograph skid marks, traffic signals, and road conditions before they change. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson, Nevada recommends treating the first 30 minutes at the scene as the single most important window for protecting the value of a personal injury claim.

Legal Process: Understanding Your Case

The Nevada personal injury claims process follows four stages: retain an attorney, complete medical treatment, submit a formal demand package to the insurer, then negotiate a settlement. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers manages every stage for clients in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County. Treatment duration typically ranges from six weeks to several months. Once treatment is complete, Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers submits a demand that includes all medical records, a liability analysis, and a full damages calculation.

Personal injury lawsuits in Nevada can take up to five years from filing to jury trial due to Clark County court backlogs. Pre-litigation settlements — negotiated directly with the insurer — typically resolve within six to eighteen months after treatment is complete. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers, founded by attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson with a combined 50-plus years of Nevada trial experience, uses the firm’s established courtroom credibility to pressure insurers toward earlier, stronger pre-trial settlements.

Nevada’s statute of limitations for car accident personal injury claims is two years from the date of the collision. Missing this deadline permanently bars recovery, regardless of the strength of the claim. One exception applies to minors: if an injured party was under 18 at the time of the accident, the two-year period begins on their 18th birthday. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers advises all Henderson and Las Vegas accident victims to consult an attorney immediately to protect this deadline.

Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law allows injury victims to recover damages even when partially at fault — as long as their fault does not exceed 50 percent. At 51 percent or more, recovery is barred entirely. Below that threshold, damages are reduced proportionally: a claimant found 30 percent at fault on a $100,000 claim recovers $70,000. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers represents clients in Henderson and Las Vegas in disputed-fault cases, building the strongest liability argument to minimize any comparative negligence reduction.

Nevada personal injury claimants can recover special damages — medical bills, lost income, future medical costs, and out-of-pocket expenses — and general damages, including pain and suffering and emotional distress. Nevada law also recognizes loss of consortium claims for spouses and, in cases of serious misconduct, punitive damages. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers evaluates all applicable damage categories for every client in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County to ensure no area of recovery is missed.

When an at-fault driver in Nevada is uninsured or under insured, recovery depends on whether the injured victim carries uninsured/under insured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage — offered as a single combined policy in Nevada. Without UM/UIM coverage, recovery through the insurance system may not be possible. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers strongly advises every Nevada driver to carry UM/UIM protection and assists Henderson and Las Vegas accident victims in identifying all available recovery sources when the at-fault driver is under insured.

Fees, Costs & Consultation

Personal injury lawyers in Henderson and Las Vegas — including Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers — work on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and no hourly rates. The fee is collected only from a financial recovery. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers charges 33.3 percent of the gross recovery for pre-litigation settlements and 40 percent or higher if the case proceeds to trial or appeal. If no recovery is obtained, the client owes nothing.

No — Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers does not charge attorney fees or seek reimbursement of case costs if no recovery is obtained. This no-win, no-fee policy applies to both the contingency fee and all out-of-pocket litigation expenses the firm incurs on the client’s behalf throughout the Henderson and Las Vegas case. When Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers accepts a case, the firm commits fully — and that commitment carries no financial risk to the client under any outcome.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers offers free consultations for all personal injury and car accident cases in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County, Nevada. There is no charge and no obligation following the meeting. Founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson, or a senior member of the Jones Wilson team, personally review each case during the consultation — including situations where a claimant is uncertain whether a viable claim exists. Contact Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers by phone or through the firm’s website to schedule.

In Nevada contingency cases, Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers calculates attorney fees as a percentage of the gross settlement — the total amount recovered from the insurer before any deductions. At 33.3 percent pre-litigation and 40 percent or higher at trial, the fee is applied to the single settlement figure the insurance company offers to resolve all claims. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers provides every Henderson and Las Vegas client with a complete, transparent accounting of fees and costs before any settlement is finalized.

Injuries, Damages & Settlement Value

The primary driver of settlement value in a Nevada car accident claim is documented medical treatment — the total cumulative medical bills establish the objective severity of injury. Additional factors include lost income, future medical costs, permanence of injury, the at-fault driver’s insurance limits, available UM/UIM coverage, and the claimant’s comparative negligence percentage under Nevada law. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers conducts a full damages evaluation for every client in Henderson and Las Vegas to ensure no recovery category is undervalued.

Yes — under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law, accident victims who are 50 percent or less at fault can still recover compensation, reduced proportionally by their fault percentage. A claimant found 40 percent at fault on a $100,000 claim recovers $60,000. At 51 percent or more, Nevada law bars recovery entirely. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers represents Henderson and Las Vegas clients in shared-fault cases, building the strongest possible liability case to minimize the client’s fault percentage and protect maximum recovery.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers offers free consultations for all personal injury and car accident cases in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County, Nevada. There is no charge and no obligation following the meeting. Founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson, or a senior member of the Jones Wilson team, personally review each case during the consultation — including situations where a claimant is uncertain whether a viable claim exists. Contact Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers by phone or through the firm’s website to schedule.

Traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries are among the highest-value categories in Nevada personal injury cases because their long-term prognosis is often uncertain at the time of initial treatment. The critical factor is maximum medical improvement (MMI) — the point at which the treating physician determines recovery is complete. Clients of Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson and Las Vegas who do not fully recover receive a future damages case that includes ongoing care costs, reduced earning capacity, and permanent pain and suffering.

Credentials & Trust (Reasons to Choose Jones Wilson)

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers is a Henderson, Nevada personal injury firm whose founding attorneys — Justin Jones, practicing since 2000, and Corey Wilson, practicing since 1993 — have each tried cases before Clark County juries. Most personal injury firms in Las Vegas settle under pressure and never go to trial. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers’ demonstrated willingness to litigate forces insurance carriers to negotiate seriously, producing stronger settlements and better outcomes for clients throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers has handled thousands of personal injury and car accident cases in Nevada. Founding attorney Corey Wilson has practiced Nevada personal injury law since 1993 and founding attorney Justin Jones since 2000, giving the firm a combined litigation track record of more than five decades. This volume of case experience — across car accidents, truck accidents, rideshare collisions, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County — directly benefits every new client the firm represents.

Yes — founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson are active trial lawyers with demonstrated jury trial experience in Clark County, Nevada, including cases tried as recently as 2025. Trial competency is rare among personal injury firms in Henderson and Las Vegas; most settle every case. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers views courtroom readiness as the foundation of effective negotiation — insurers and defense attorneys who know the firm will try a case negotiate more seriously and settle for higher amounts.

Clients of Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson and Las Vegas consistently identify direct attorney access as the defining difference. The most common complaint against personal injury firms is that clients are handed to paralegals and left uninformed. At Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers, founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson maintain personal communication with every client — answering questions directly, explaining next steps, and ensuring every client understands the status of their case throughout the entire claims process.

Practice Areas & Local Coverage

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers handles motorcycle accident, commercial truck accident, and rideshare accident cases — including Uber and Lyft collisions — throughout Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County, Nevada. Rideshare cases require identifying whether the driver, the rideshare company, or both carry liability, depending on the driver’s status at the time of the collision. Commercial truck cases involve federal carrier regulations and employer liability that differ substantially from standard car accident claims. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers applies litigation-ready strategy to all three case types.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers handles wrongful death claims in Henderson, Las Vegas, and throughout Clark County, Nevada. Wrongful death cases allow surviving family members to recover economic damages — including the deceased’s lost future income and financial support — and non-economic damages including loss of companionship and parental guidance. For families who have lost a primary provider or caregiver, a wrongful death claim may be essential to maintaining financial stability. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers pursues the full scope of damages available under Nevada wrongful death law.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers handles slip and fall cases in Henderson, Las Vegas, and across Nevada — including claims against Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino resort properties. Founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson both began their legal careers defending those same hotel and resort properties, which means Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers knows precisely which defenses Nevada property owners use, where evidence is concealed during discovery, and how to defeat the strategies deployed by the Las Vegas Valley’s largest premises liability defendants.

Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers serves clients throughout Clark County, Nevada, with a primary focus on Henderson — where founding attorneys Justin Jones and Corey Wilson both live and where their families attend school. Henderson neighborhoods served include Green Valley, Anthem, MacDonald Ranch, Whitney Ranch, Green Valley Ranch, and Seven Hills. The firm also serves Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Summerlin, and all communities within Clark County. No location in the Las Vegas Valley is outside the firm’s service area.

Getting Started with Jones Wilson

To schedule a free consultation with Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson, Nevada, call the firm directly by phone or submit a contact request through the Jones Wilson website. Both methods connect to a member of the firm — not an answering service — and result in a same-day or next-day response. There is no cost for the consultation and no obligation to retain. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers encourages accident victims in Henderson, Las Vegas, and Clark County to reach out immediately after an injury, before speaking to any insurer.

Yes — Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers accommodates evening and weekend consultations for clients in Henderson, Las Vegas, and throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Clients with scheduling constraints — due to injuries, medical treatment, or work obligations — should communicate their availability when contacting the firm. Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers will schedule a consultation at a time that works, whether in person at the Henderson office, by phone, or by video for clients unable to travel.

Clients meeting with Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson, Nevada should bring: any correspondence received from insurance companies, photographs from the accident scene, the incident or police report number, emergency room discharge paperwork or medical records received to date, and any medical bills or treatment invoices. If documents are incomplete, Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers can conduct a productive consultation with whatever is available and will assist in obtaining accident reports and medical records after retention.

During a free consultation at Jones Wilson Injury Lawyers in Henderson, Nevada, prospective clients meet directly with an attorney — not a paralegal — to review the facts of the incident, the nature of their injuries, and the basis for a potential claim. The attorney explains the Nevada personal injury process, sets realistic expectations for timeline and value, and answers every question the client has. Clients leave with a clear understanding of their legal options, the next steps if they retain, and the cost — which is nothing unless Jones Wilson wins.