Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer

Were you injured because of someone else’s negligence in Las Vegas?

At The Galliher Law Firm, our founder has represented injured plaintiffs across Nevada for more than fifty years, and he handles every case personally.

When another person’s negligence causes a serious injury, Nevada law allows the injured party to seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other losses. Our Las Vegas, NV personal injury lawyer has represented injured Nevadans since 1974. Keith Galliher founded The Galliher Law Firm and has practiced plaintiff’s personal injury law in Nevada for 52 years. We offer free consultations and take cases on a contingency basis, so you owe no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Contact our office to speak with an attorney who will handle your case personally.

Personal Injury Lawyer Las Vegas, NV

Personal injury law covers the harm that follows when someone fails to act with reasonable care and another person pays the price. A negligent driver, a careless property owner, a hospital that falls below the accepted standard of care: each can leave an injured person facing costs they never planned for. Accidents are the third-leading cause of death in Nevada, behind only heart disease and cancer among the state’s leading causes of death. Many more people survive with injuries that demand months or years of treatment.

A Las Vegas personal injury attorney steps in at that point to value the losses, deal with the insurer, and press the claim so the injured person can concentrate on getting better. Depending on how the injury happened, the responsible party might be a driver, an employer, a property owner, a product manufacturer, or a medical provider, and more than one insurance policy may apply. Sorting out who is accountable, and for how much, is part of the work from the very start. The strength of a claim usually comes down to how carefully the injury and the resulting losses are documented.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Las Vegas

Our practice covers the injury claims that arise most often across the Las Vegas valley. Some grow out of traffic collisions. Others come from unsafe property, negligent medical care, or a preventable death.

• Car accidents. Nevada roads see thousands of crashes a year, from freeway wrecks on I-15 to intersection collisions on valley surface streets. We pursue the at-fault driver and the insurer standing behind them.
• Truck accidents. A collision with a loaded commercial truck can cause catastrophic harm. These claims often reach the trucking company itself, so we move fast to preserve driver logs, maintenance records, and other evidence.
• Motorcycle accidents. Riders suffer serious injuries even in lower-speed crashes, and insurers often try to shift the blame onto them. We answer that with evidence.
• Bicycle accidents. A cyclist has almost nothing between them and a careless driver. We handle claims for riders struck at intersections and along shared roadways throughout the city.
• Pedestrian accidents. People on foot are among the most vulnerable on the road, and the valley records many pedestrian injuries every year. Distracted and impaired drivers are frequent causes.
• Slip and falls. A wet floor, a broken stair, or a hidden hazard can cause a lasting injury, especially for older adults. Property owners who ignore known dangers can be held accountable for the result.
• Premises liability. Hotels, casinos, and other businesses owe their guests reasonably safe conditions. When poor upkeep or inadequate security leads to harm, we pursue the property owner and anyone else at fault.
• Medical malpractice. A provider who departs from accepted standards can cause severe and permanent injury. These cases call for a close review of the medical record and opinions from qualified professionals.
• Traumatic brain injuries. A blow or jolt to the head can change how a person thinks, works, and feels. We handle these claims with close attention to long-term medical proof.
• Wrongful death. When negligence takes a life, surviving family members may bring a claim for their losses. We handle these matters with care for the family involved.

Why Choose The Galliher Law Firm as Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas, NV?

A Practice Devoted to Injured Plaintiffs

Our founder, Keith Galliher, has represented injured plaintiffs in Nevada since 1974, and he has never worked for the insurance companies on the other side. Decades of that work have taught him how adjusters value claims, how defense firms build their arguments, and how Clark County juries weigh injury cases. Insurers know which lawyers are prepared to take a case to trial and which are not, and that reputation shapes what they are willing to offer. He is a sustaining member of the Nevada Justice Association and belongs to the American Association for Justice, and his record has earned a place in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Over the decades, the firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients, including a number of seven-figure verdicts and settlements.

Your Case Stays With One Attorney

At many firms, the lawyer you meet is not the one who works your file. Here, Keith Galliher personally handles every case the firm accepts, from the first consultation through settlement or trial. You will not be passed among rotating associates or left to sort things out with support staff. We take personal injury cases on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless we recover for you, and our fee agreement is approved by the State Bar of Nevada and the Nevada Supreme Court. Your first consultation is always free.

Understanding Personal Injury Cases

What Matters Most in a Personal Injury Claim

Every injury claim rests on a few core questions. The first is liability: showing that another party failed to act with reasonable care and that the failure caused the injury. The second is damages, meaning the full extent of the harm, both financial and personal. The third is proof. Insurance companies rarely pay a serious claim without a fight, and they look for any gap in the medical records or any hint that an injury existed before the accident. Building the record early, with treatment notes, imaging, and documentation of lost income, is what separates a claim that settles fairly from one that drags on. Causation is often the hardest piece, because a defense lawyer will argue that your pain stems from an old injury or an unrelated condition rather than the accident itself. Even small avoidable mistakes in the days after an accident can weaken a case that was otherwise strong.

Damages and Liability in a Nevada Injury Case

Nevada law lets an injured person recover several kinds of damages when another party’s negligence caused the harm. They generally divide into two groups.

• Economic damages, including medical bills, future care, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity.
• Non-economic damages, including pain and suffering damages, disfigurement, and the loss of everyday enjoyment.

Liability is not always all-or-nothing. Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141, which lets an injured person recover as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault, with any recovery reduced by their share of the blame. A disputed claim is not a lost claim. Serious injuries also carry costs that arrive long after a case closes, which is why future medical care and lost earning capacity deserve as much attention as the bills already paid. The worth of a case depends on the specific losses involved, and understanding your claim’s value early helps you recognize a lowball offer for what it is.

The Personal Injury Case Timeline

Every case is different, but most move through the same stages.

1. A free consultation and review of how the injury happened.
2. Investigation and the gathering of medical records, bills, and accident reports.
3. A demand to the insurance company, followed by negotiation.
4. A lawsuit, filed when the insurer refuses a fair settlement.
5. Discovery, mediation, and trial when a fair resolution cannot be reached.

Nevada law sets the filing deadline for most injury claims at two years from the date of the injury, so it helps to speak with a lawyer while evidence is fresh and witnesses can still be found. Complex matters, or those involving a settlement offer that undervalues serious harm, can take longer to resolve.

What to Bring to Your Consultation

To make the first meeting useful, bring whatever you already have on hand.

• Any police or incident report from the accident.
• Medical records, bills, and imaging results.
• Insurance details and any letters from an adjuster.
• A record of missed work and lost income.

You will not need to have everything gathered or organized before we meet. Part of being an effective client is simply keeping track of your treatment and staying in touch as the case moves forward. When we meet, we will lay out your options and give you a candid view of your claim’s strengths and weaknesses, even when that view is not the one you were hoping for.

Contact The Galliher Law Firm for a Free Consultation

An injury can upend your finances and your daily routine, and getting answers early puts you in a stronger position. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with our office. We will listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain how we can help. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and your case will receive our founder’s personal attention from start to finish.