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Can I Get Attorney\u2019s Fees From A Negligent Driver?<\/h2>\n

Generally under Nevada law, the person at fault for a car accident is not obligated to pay for an accident victim\u2019s attorney\u2019s fees. If a car accident claim ends up in a lawsuit, however, it is possible that the at fault party may be responsible for the accident victim\u2019s attorney\u2019s fees.<\/p>\n

Nevada\u2019s personal injury law says a negligent driver is liable for an accident victim\u2019s property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost income. However, if the injured victim has to retain a car accident attorney<\/a>, the negligent driver does not have to reimburse the attorney\u2019s fees that the victim has to pay out from his or her settlement. \u00a0If the victim pursues a lawsuit and wins, the negligent driver may have to pay attorney\u2019s fees. But to get the negligent driver to pay the attorney\u2019s fees, there are certain things that must be done during the lawsuit.<\/p>\n

How Do Accident Attorneys Get Paid?<\/h3>\n

In most areas of law, when a person hires an attorney, they have to agree to pay the attorney an hourly basis and usually must give the attorney a deposit or retainer. Unlike other areas, personal injury attorneys typically get paid on a contingency fee basis. This means that the accident lawyer gets paid only if they obtain a settlement or award. Also, the accident victim does not have to advance any monies for the attorney\u2019s fees.<\/p>\n

Contingency fees are common in personal injury and car accident cases because accident victims usually can\u2019t afford to pay for an attorney on top of the medical bills and other accident-related expenses. Also, car accident victims are normally not entitled to attorney\u2019s fees from the negligent driver or his or her car insurance.<\/p>\n

Why Am I Not Entitled To My Attorney\u2019s Fees In A Car Accident Case?<\/h3>\n

Nevada follows the American rule <\/a>with respect to recovering attorney\u2019s fees. The American rule states that each party must pay its attorney\u2019s fees and costs, unless there is a statute or contract that says otherwise. In Nevada, the general controlling statute on attorney\u2019s fees states \u201c[t]he compensation of an attorney and counselor for his or her services is governed by agreement, express or implied . . ..\u201d Nev.Rev.Stat. 18.010. <\/a>Under this general rule, a car accident victim may not be entitled to attorney\u2019s fees from a negligent driver, but may be entitled to attorney\u2019s fees if they are suing their own insurance company for insurance bad faith. That\u2019s because an insurance policy does generally provide for the award of attorney\u2019s fees to the winning party.<\/p>\n

Under What Circumstances Are Attorney\u2019s Fees Awarded In Car Accident Cases in Nevada?<\/h3>\n

Nevada law does permit the award of attorney\u2019s fees to the party that wins a lawsuit under certain circumstances. Some of those circumstances are listed below:<\/p>\n