Valerie S. Christian’s practice is dedicated to personal injury claims and litigation, employment matters, contract litigation, as well as some appellate work. She has represented clients throughout all phases of their claims, from negotiating with insurance adjusters to appealing cases in the Nevada Supreme Court.
Valerie was born and raised in Las Vegas. In 2017, she completed the dual degree program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration. While completing the dual degree program, she served as articles editor of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, competed nationally on the William S. Boyd School of Law moot court team, and served as a student attorney in the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic. During her second year of law school, Valerie came to work for The Bourassa Law Group as a law clerk and subsequently joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2018.
Valerie is admitted to practice in all state courts in Nevada and Colorado, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wrongful death settlements are usually paid out in a lump sum, though in some cases they may be paid out in installments. The amount of the settlement will depend on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws of the state where it is being litigated.
There are many reasons why a personal injury lawyer may not take your case. It could be that the lawyer does not specialize in the type of injury you have, or that the lawyer does not feel confident in their ability to win the case. It could also be that the lawyer does not believe that the case is worth pursuing, or that the lawyer does not think they will be able to recover enough money to make it worth their time. Additionally, the lawyer may feel that there is not enough evidence to prove your case.
The amount of money a personal injury lawyer gets from a settlement depends on the type of fee arrangement that has been agreed upon between the lawyer and the client. Generally, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win or settle the case. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer can help you understand your legal rights, evaluate your case, and provide guidance on how to proceed with a claim. The at fault party will likely have an entire insurance company working on their side. Shouldn’t you have someone on your side too?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of the amount recovered from the defendant. There really is no standard fee. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
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