About Jonathan Hicks
Jonathan Hicks is a co-founder of Hicks & Brasier in Las Vegas, a personal injury firm handling spinal cord injury cases alongside premises liability and other serious injury claims throughout Nevada. He pursues full compensation for SCI victims including lifetime adaptive care costs, lost wages, and non-economic damages. Hicks provides dedicated advocacy to spinal injury victims across Clark County on a contingency fee basis.
Practice Overview: Spinal Cord Injury in Nevada
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are among the most devastating consequences of accidents, causing partial or complete paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia), chronic pain, loss of bladder/bowel control, respiratory complications, and dramatically altered quality of life. In Nevada, vehicle accidents, construction site incidents, and falls are leading causes of SCIs. The lifetime cost of care for a spinal cord injury can exceed several million dollars — comprehensive compensation must account for all future medical needs. An experienced Las Vegas spinal cord injury attorney can secure the maximum settlement or verdict to fund lifetime care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What compensation is available for a Nevada spinal cord injury?
SCI victims may recover: all past and future medical expenses (hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, in-home care, assistive technology, home modifications, future medical needs), lost wages and total loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and home/vehicle modification costs. Life care planners project lifetime care costs, which can exceed $2-5 million for severe SCIs. Punitive damages may be available if the defendant's conduct was especially egregious (NRS 42.005).
Who can be liable for a spinal cord injury in Nevada?
SCI liability depends on the cause: vehicle accident (at-fault driver, vehicle manufacturer, government entity for road defects); workplace injury (employer, third-party contractor, equipment manufacturer — note NRS Chapter 616 workers' comp); slip and fall (property owner, NRS 41.130); medical malpractice (healthcare provider, NRS 41A). Multiple parties may share liability. An attorney conducts a thorough liability investigation to identify all responsible parties.
Do spinal cord injury cases settle or go to trial in Nevada?
Most Nevada personal injury cases, including SCI cases, settle before trial — but the threat of trial drives fair settlement values. SCI cases often involve complex causation, extensive medical evidence, and large damage calculations that require expert testimony. An experienced SCI attorney prepares every case as if it will go to trial, which results in better settlements. In cases where insurers offer inadequate amounts, taking the case to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County may be necessary.
How long does a spinal cord injury lawsuit take in Nevada?
SCI cases are complex and typically take 1-3 years to resolve, depending on whether they settle before trial. The process involves: investigation, medical treatment completion (reaching Maximum Medical Improvement), expert retention, demand letter, negotiation, and if necessary, filing suit and litigation. Nevada courts in Clark County are generally backlogged; early mediation is often used to resolve cases efficiently. An attorney can advise on timing strategy.
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