Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  The Las Vegas DUI accident lawyers at Koch & Brim have extensive experience representing the victims of drunk driving accidents. From drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers, to drivers under the influence of prescription drugs. Since the damages are often high, our attorneys aggressively seek the highest compensation possible for the victims.
• Wrongful Death
  When a loved one’s death is caused by someone else’s negligence, the grief can be especially hard to bear. Our Las Vegas wrongful death attorneys give personal attention to families that are facing the future without a loved one. From the time you ask for our help until the settlement, you will have a personal representative lawyer who is fully involved in your wrongful death case.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding.  Drivers not paying attention to their speedometer, or trying to make up time on the road are common reasons for truck drivers speeding.
• Misdemeanors
  Negligence per se means that a defendant is liable for an injury caused by breaking the law without any further proof of negligence necessary. In Las Vegas, municipal leash laws generally require all dogs to be within the control of their owners at all times – using a leash – when in public. Allowing a dog to run at large, except in designated dog parks, is a misdemeanor in Nevada that can come with up to $1,000 in fines and even jail time. If a dog was negligently running at large at the time of your attack, you may be able to use a broken leash law as evidence against the pet owner. If the attack happened outside of Las Vegas, different local laws may apply. Your attorney will determine relevant laws for your specific dog bite injury.
• Assault
  Assault and Battery  – Assault and battery are often heard together; however, they are separate legal claims. An assault is putting a person in immediate fear (or apprehension) of physical injury or offensive contact. Battery is actually using force to harm another individual.
• Hit and Run
  In a pedestrian accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is required to provide coverage for bodily injury. The injured pedestrian may also have additional coverage available on a family car insurance policy. If the accident was a hit and run, the uninsured motorist coverage would apply. Our lawyers can help you determine how and where to make a claim in your case.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Workers’ Compensation  – Workers compensation refers to benefits given to workers who have been injured during the course of their employment. Employees may receive compensation for costs, such as, lost salary, medical treatment, job rehabilitation and other types of compensation depending on the situation. In return, the employer cannot be sued by the employee for the same injuries/incident. Such benefits are required for all United States workers by state and federal law.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  The victim of a slip/trip and fall accident will have grounds to file a lawsuit in Nevada if the owner or controller of the property fell short of his or her legal obligation to maintain a safe premises. A premises liability claim seeks financial compensation (called damages) from a property owner for violating the legal obligation to properly maintain a premises. This is referred to as negligence. Negligence can mean failing to inspect a property for slip and fall hazards, such as uneven surfaces or spilled liquids, or ignoring a known property defect. A Las Vegas personal injury attorney can help identify these issues and help you navigate the legal process involved.
• Property Damage
  Damages. Damages are specific losses suffered by the victim or plaintiff in the accident, such as injuries, medical bills and property damage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you have been injured in an accident (car or other types of accidents), or have suffered an injury due to the non-action, negligence or actions of another, it is important to see a Las Vegas personal injury attorney to discuss your possible claim. Before you see your attorney, gather documents and other information you may have regarding the incident that caused your injury. Bring this information with you to give your attorney. You may have different types of information depending on your situation, or your attorney may ask you to bring additional information not listed in this checklist.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical Malpractice  – Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, dentist or other medical/healthcare worker performs his or her duties in a manner that is negligent. This means, the worker’s action or non-action does not meet the industry standard of care and, as a result, the patient suffers injury.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Seek medical treatment immediately. Even if the wound might seem minor to you. Dog bites are prone to infection, and you never know if you’ve been bitten by a dog with a disease.

Trusts and Estates

• Wills
  Mr. Koch has many years of experience in representing clients who have been injured in car accidents and other types of Las Vegas personal injury accidents. He has also assisted clients in a number of other areas of the law, including wills and probate, business disputes, contracts, and business planning. Although he has an extensive and successful record in court with a wide variety of cases, he always first tries to reach a fair settlement of his clients’ cases whenever possible.
• Probate