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
Your personal injury claim may be going to court if the other party does not agree to settle your claim. This could be because they do not believe you are entitled to the amount of compensation you are seeking, or because they do not believe that the accident was their fault. If the two parties cannot come to an agreement, then the case may have to be decided in court.
The most common motorcycle injury is a broken bone, typically in the arm or leg. Other common injuries include road rash, sprains and strains, and head and neck injuries.
It is best to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident or injury. This will ensure that you have the best chance of getting the compensation you deserve. The at fault party’s insurance company has a whole team of people working against you as soon as they find out about your claim. Shouldn’t you have someone working on your side?
Yes, you may have to pay your medical bills from a personal injury settlement. Depending on the terms of the settlement, you may be required to use a portion of the settlement funds to pay for medical expenses related to the injury.
A personal injury case is a legal dispute that arises when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Personal injury cases can involve physical injuries, psychological injuries, or both. Examples of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, etc.
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