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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Military Law and Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: is it legal to carry a real katana on your waist in nevada ?

and is it illegal to draw your katana while not in self defense situations?

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

In Nevada, it is generally legal to openly carry bladed weapons, including katanas, but using it in a manner perceived as threatening or dangerous could potentially lead to criminal charges such as assault or brandishing a weapon. Regarding drawing your katana in non-self-defense situations, doing... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: After a settlement was received from a personal injury case and I want to fire my lawyer do they have to give me the

I was recently in a motorcycle accident and we came to a settlement amount and I was cut a check for that amount since getting the check cut out to me or to my lawyer they dont contact me anymore I havent gotten any updates and its been 3 months since the check was sent and deposited into there... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 29, 2023

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Only your attorney would know the reason for the delay in getting a check to you. One possibility is that there might be medical or other liens - most law firms try to negotiate liens at the conclusion of a case, and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: How long does a third interested party in a civil wrongful death case have to file for an intervention?

Case was filed on the first of June, the statute of limitations ran out on the twelfth. Prior to the filing, drafts of the complaint were given to the plaintiffs, (M-mother of the deceased, S-sister to the deceased by F-father of the deceased &special administrator to the estate of the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2023

Generally speaking, the right to sue for wrongful death is personal to the statutory beneficiaries of a decedent. Usually, when a wrongful death beneficiary dies, her cause of action for damages arising from the wrongful death of another ceases to exist. Ordinarily, her cause of action does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: Can security at a concert be held responsible if their actions cause someone to be paralyzed?

A concert goer jumped on stage to hug the artist and security threw him off stage onto his head causing him to be seriously injured.

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Dec 21, 2022

Yes the injured person has a case. He should retain counsel for contingency fee representation in Nevada.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: If my spouse is sued in Nevada am I liable

Following a car accident

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 18, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's always possible in every case, but the other side would need to demonstrate that their damages exceed the limits of your policy. Unless the coverage is very bare bones with policy limits at the statutory... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: is it good if i change attorneys if the case its being going on for over 1 year?

my attorney changed my case manager twice . the firts case manager was fired , she didnt hep me at all, all the things she had to do ,didnt do. so 5 months went the drain then and there. the new case manager had to start all over again. this new manager was helpful until one point stopped calling... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 3, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best but your question remains open for three weeks. It wouldn't be fair to you or your attorney for anyone here to pass judgment on the file without the chance to closely review it. The decision to change attorneys is yours to freely make, but it is safe to say... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: How can I extending statute of limitations for a personal injury. attorney dropped out with 22days until statute is up
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question is open for a couple of days already and time is definitely of the essence here. Please consider reaching out to attorneys to discuss this immediately instead of waiting indefinitely for a response here. With 22 days remaining (19 or 20 days... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: I’m trying to find a attorney that can help with suing my landlord for destroying my Tiny home

Hello my ex landlord evicted me then refused to allow me to retrieve my property which was a tiny home that I was building and residing in along with other personal belongings and tools and materials. He has since destroyed the tiny home and everything else. I can only sue for $10000 in small... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 8, 2022

A Nevada attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and the frustration in finding an attorney. It's no guarantee, but one option at this point could be to explore legal aid services or pro bono attorneys. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: can i sue for not having hot water or heat for 5 months from a gas leak in my apartment? plus more

Please let me explain. I have lived in this apartment in Henderson, NV for a year now. Approx 10 months ago I was having breathing problems (only inside the apartment) and documented it. 5 months ago I figured out there was a natural gas leak and the gas company shut the gas off at that time. The... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 11, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question straddles two separate categories and I could only speak about the personal injury aspects. You mention that your breathing problems are documented. If you mean by medical records, those could be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Nevada on
Q: a procedure i didnt ask for left me deformed on my face

i went in to have eye bag removal and face lift and woke up with some threads that are connected to my bone that cause damage to my face and i did not sign for this and was never told of this ,i have seen 2 plastic surgents that said they cant fix it .That they have never heard of this ,also that... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 3, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. There wasn't a question included in the post, but you may be wondering what your legal rights are. The first step in finding that out is to reach out to Nevada med mal attorneys. If a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: My 5 year old son got a bad cut on his foot from a sharp carpet tack sticking out. Is apartment management responsible?

He tripped over last night. His wound is approx. 5cm long and 1mm deep on the top of his foot. We took him to urgent care this morning. Doctor did not give any stitches as several hours passed. It will definitely leave scar.

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Feb 13, 2022

The landlord has a legal duty to inspect for any hidden defects prior to you signing the lease and moving in, and would be liable If your landlord failed to remove that dangerous condition. Take plenty of pictures of the defect, and also make sure that your child gets needed medical attention, and... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: The case settle and signed all documents and notarized, how long will I get my settlement payments?

It’s been over 2 months and other party already offer the amount and my Lawyer and I agreed the amount offer, but till now my Lawyer said he haven’t received the payments! Why, it’ takes too long to receive my money and I think my Lawyer keeping my money for some reason! Please let me know... View More

Ben Bingham
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Ben Bingham
answered on Dec 14, 2021

Typical turn around times are two - four weeks. However, there are factors which can cause delays. If medical liens exist with medicare or medicaid and your attorney is requesting reductions on the amount you are required to pay back, the same can take weeks. Further, if your claim was in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Banking for Nevada on
Q: This is what happened to me. My bank gave out my balances that resulted in 90k taken from my bank. They even called me

That they were aware they made the mistake and were investigating. Never heard back from them. I guess there was a judgment in a civil case that I was completely unaware of.. I mean nothing. They didn't show that I was served, called or anything. Now they did have a curior say that he... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 6, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Since this involves a judgment, a collections attorney would probably have better insight here than a personal injury attorney. There's no guarantee all posts are ultimately picked up, but you could repost and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Business Law, Gaming and Small Claims for Nevada on
Q: My hand was smashed extremely hard between two glass doors at a casino entrance. What's the right way to handle this?

Is there a liability on the casino I should be addressing since this may be an issue on something they should look into.

Thirty days later and my hand is still soar. Nobody there seemed to be of concern. I asked to speak to someone about it and I was asked rather rudly if I needed a... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 20, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and injuries. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys in your area to discuss in further detail. Most attorneys who handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Education Law and Health Care Law for Nevada on
Q: What are my options for if I’m injured at school?

I’m in medical assistant school and one of the other students gave me possible nerve damage at some point during a vein puncture or injection. I went to the doctor after alerting my teacher and the doctor told me my symptoms sounded like nerve damage and to see a specialist if I don’t see... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about your options. A starting point could be to try to arrange a consult with an attorney. Most law firms that handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Whether or not an attorney identifies the basis... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: It has taken almost 30 days for American Home shield to get air compressor fixed still broke is this legal?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best. but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to reach a local attorney, it could be worth noting that these types of settings are often governed provisions of the contract between the parties. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: I am in need of a lawyer to right an opinion letter based on a person injury claim which seems to be a nuisance claim.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 31, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to attorneys to ask for the cost of writing such a letter. But more important than that, what is the nature of the claim being made - if the claim is in the form of a summons and complaint to initiate... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Nevada on
Q: Does my auto insurance company's settlement offer to the driver affect me?

I was involved in a vehicle accident in Nevada. While the officer's report and testimony place the other party at fault, Nevada is a shared fault state. With that said, my insurance company wants to offer the other party a small settlement in an attempt to put the matter behind me. How can... View More

Chris White
Chris White
answered on Mar 26, 2021

You should call me for a free consultation, I have helped numerous clients with similar cases (434) 660-970-

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Nevada on
Q: Should I settle for the 1st amount offered for an accident if I don't feel right about it?

I was rear ended as a passenger at a traffic light. I now have major back problems. There were 3 others in the vehicle but it appears I was injured the worse. Since I was not going to the doctor on a regular basis, my attorney wants me to settle for $5K in which I will only receive about $2.5K. My... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 23, 2020

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult for an attorney to advise on a file site unseen, and in particular, one where the claimant is already represented. As a general matter, it doesn't mean a great deal for an offer to be the first... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Appeals / Appellate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Nevada on
Q: Does the attorney general have to provide special council when it is evident that no attorney will represent a plaintiff

I want to sue the state of Nevada does the Attorney General have to help me represent me if I can't find an attorney that will does she have to appoint special counsel

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 19, 2020

A Nevada attorney could best advise here, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter across the nation, the state attorneys general do represent citizens. But that role is something more in the form of advising lawmakers or enforcing laws. The office isn't thought of as an... View More

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