Las Vegas Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm

Howard Roitman & Associates, Inc.

8921 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
USA

(800) 799-5868 / (702) 631-5650

(702) 647-8550 / (702) 631-5603

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Law Firm Overview

Howard Roitman & Associates is dedicated to recognizing and meeting client needs. We offer practical solutions to complicated legal problems, and provide exceptional representation coupled with aggressive, effective advocacy. We believe that the practice of law requires an attorney to be a counselor as well. To that end, we strive to be proactive in our approach to each matter. Recognizing that problems often are best solved if they are avoided, we work with our clients to design policies and practices that help minimize risk. Partnering with clients in this fashion has allowed us to develop a deeper understanding of their concerns and needs while placing them in the strongest position to succeed. We approach each matter with an eye toward flexible and innovative strategies to help our clients achieve their goals.

At Howard Roitman & Associates, we believe the right combination of legal experience with creativity and concern yields the best result. Clients can rely on us to be approachable, responsive, efficient, and effective. We maintain flexible office hours, respond promptly to telephone calls, report regularly on case developments, and stay on top of changes in the law. Due to our size and experience, we are able to deliver to clients the best of both worlds - the expertise and experience of a big firm along with individualized, practical, and cost-effective legal solutions that are the hallmark of a smaller firm.

Howard R. Roitman, Esq. has been practicing law for 22 years. Howard Roitman is one of the first attorneys to be recognized by the State Bar of Nevada as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning. He is a member of the Bar in Nevada, California, New York, and the District of Columbia. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (JD in 1984 and LL.M in taxation in 1985), and the Harvard University Mediation Program (2004). He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Charted Life Underwriter (CLU), and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Year this Office was Established: 1994

Languages: English

Practice Areas

At Howard Roitman & Associates, we provide legal representation and services in the following areas of practice:

- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Many people who have been in a car, slip and fall or other kind of accident think that if they make a claim to recover compensation for their injuries and losses, the procedure will involve many court hearings and they will have to go to court. As such, one of the first things most people who have been in an accident want to know is whether their personal injury claim will be settled, or whether there will be a lawsuit.

Though no one can know with certainty what will happen in a specific case, it’s a fact that the vast majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. Studies have been done confirming this. One study, done by the U.S. Department of Justice, found that approximately 80% of personal injury claims are settled out of court. Another study, published by the National Center for State Courts, looked at personal injury claims in seven states and backed up this number, finding over 80% of injury claims (mostly auto accident and slip and fall claims) were resolved without a trial.

Even though most personal injury claims are settled, a small percentage result in lawsuits. An insurance company may dispute aspects of a claim, so a lawsuit becomes necessary to get what the accident victim is legally entitled to receive. Even if a lawsuit is filed, it’s unlikely there will be a full trial, as cases can settle at any time. According to both studies mentioned above, only about 3% of cases actually had a trial (with the plaintiff winning about half the time).

If you are in an auto, slip and fall or other kind of accident, don't let the fear of going to court stop you from making a claim. You could be giving up a valid claim that lets you recover compensation for injuries and losses that you are legally entitled to receive and that helps you get back to your pre-accident position. Also, if your personal injury claim is like most others, it will be resolved without you ever having to go to court.

- Auto Accidents

In Clark County, the sound of cars crashing is the background noise of daily life. If you are involved in a crash due to the negligence of others, you need to be compensated for the pain of the accident. Proving the bad acts of others who hurt you in a car accident can be hard. Almost invariably the other driver tries to point the finger at you.

Bad acts include things like speeding, blowing through stop signs, not driving responsibly given road conditions, drinking, racing and other illegal behavior. There’s no such thing as a simple car accident. Almost invariably what’s simple is made complex by people trying to cover up their bad acts.

Write it down! Winning your case against the bad actor requires that you organize your memories and present them in a way that shows the world the other driver did the bad act and you have been hurt and are in pain because of what someone else did.

Your recollections are the keystone to compensation. If someone else has injured you in a car accident, make sure to keep a record about what happened in the crash. Don’t be shy. As soon as possible after the accident, take pictures of the accident scene. Make a diagram of what happened. Make notes, preferably written, of who said what and who was there. Do not talk to anyone at the accident scene except your lawyer. And it’s “Just the facts, Ma’am” to the police. Try to get the names and addresses of everybody at the scene. Do not admit or take blame for anything. If you follow the instructions above, you’re on your way to being compensated for the bad acts that have caused you pain.

Seek prompt appropriate medical attention. The most common injuries people sustain in car accidents are neck, back, brain and spinal chord injuries, as well as bruising, cuts and broken bones. You should try to get medical attention as soon as possible. If an ambulance comes, take it to a hospital. If medical providers do not arrive, wait for the police. You may not leave the scene except in the company of medical providers or the police. Call the fire department and ask for transport at your earliest opportunity. Also call the police and have them come to examine the accident scene.

Don’t go it alone. Get a lawyer who knows what he’s doing. Our law firm has attorneys experienced in these matters and keeping the matter on track so that the true culprits are brought to justice.

If you’re in pain because of the bad acts of others, and the bad actors are trying to disclaim or blame it on you, your case must be properly presented. Bad actors, through their lawyers, will try to trap you in contradictions. You must avoid this. The Law Firm of Howard Roitman and Associates works with you and answers all your questions to reach success in this process.

- Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

We believe everyone can benefit from estate planning. Howard Roitman is one of the first attorneys to be Certified by the Nevada State Bar as a Specialist in Estate Planning.

Estate planning is the process of ensuring that the assets you have worked so hard to accumulate during your lifetime are protected and distributed to those you choose, not the IRS or the Probate Court! Protect yourself and your family from the unintended. If you don’t have an estate plan, the IRS may take a large portion of your assets. Write the IRS out of your will!

You don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Establish a foundation for the future with a living trust. Even if you already have an estate plan or trust, life changes and the trust needs to change with it. Perhaps you’ve recently bought a house or welcomed a new child into the family.

Do you own a business? Proper estate planning can ensure that your family is protected in the event of your death of disability.

Estate planning concerns don’t disappear after the death of a loved one. The person chosen to oversee an estate (the executor) faces a challenging task. We can help by formulating a plan to protect and grow those assets for the beneficiaries.

There are many options for estate planning. Howard Roitman & Associates can evaluate your individual situation and discuss the options with you and your family.

- Probate

Many people who hear the word “probate” conjure up images of the long and complicated process that takes place when someone dies. Although traditional probate procedures have tended to be lengthy and complex, many states now have simplified procedures for most estates. As a result, with a lawyer’s help most people should not have too much difficulty serving as the personal representative of an estate.

- Business Formation & Business Law

One of the most important decisions people make in starting a business is choosing the legal form. When selecting the form for your business, it's important to consider several factors, including how hard it is to create and maintain the enterprise, management and control issues, the importance of limiting liability, and tax factors.

The main business forms are the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and limited liability company. For many businesses, each form is available. However, legal and practical factors may require a particular form at a certain time. As conditions change, switching to a different form may be desirable.

People who run their own business are responsible for liabilities they create. This means if your business cannot pay its debts, or if an accident hurts someone, you must pay. If you don't have enough money, then the people with a claim can try to take your home, car, stocks, bank accounts or other property to pay the debt. Because of this significant risk of losing personal assets arising from business claims, business owners try to take steps to reduce their risk of personal liability.

An important way to avoid liabilities is to operate honestly, sell quality products and services, stand behind what you sell, protect the health and safety of customers and workers, and comply with all laws. Keeping these ideas first in mind will reduce claims and liability risks. But risks, claims and some liabilities still occur. Even a business that follows all the rules can face liabilities due to accidents, demanding customers, unreasonable suppliers or other events that could not have been foreseen. Additional steps can significantly reduce these risks.

- Real Estate Matters

Like most people, you probably own different kinds of property, acquired at different times in your life. Maybe you bought some stocks when you were single. With a spouse you opened a joint bank account and bought a home. When kids arrived you bought life insurance. Maybe you inherited property from a relative. At work, you are building value in a retirement plan. You likely own a car as well. As a result, you own many different types of assets.

A question that’s easy to overlook is: how should title to these assets be held? Should the records list them as owned by you and your spouse? Do you own the properties as joint tenants, tenants in common or as community property? The answers are very important as they affect what happens to the property if you separate or divorce, who gets the property when you die, and who has power to make decisions about the property.

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Questions and Answers About Slip and Fall Accidents

Next to car accidents, the most common type of injury mishap is a slip and fall. Many people who are in a slip and fall accident have questions about when property owners are liable, damages they may receive and other issues. Here are answers to some often-asked questions about slip and fall accidents.

Q. I was hurt when I slipped and fell on a wet floor in a market. Is the owner of the store liable for my injuries?

A. The answer depends on the specific facts of your case. In the case of businesses like stores, restaurants, theaters and malls, to be liable, a property owner must have known (or should have known) about the dangerous condition and failed to take steps to prevent injuries. As a result, whether you can recover damages will likely depend on how long the floor was wet and what employees knew and did. If the floor was wet for a while and employees knew or should have known about it but did nothing, you’ll likely recover damages. But if the floor became wet just before you slipped and employees didn't have a chance to dry it or post warning signs, recovering damages may be harder.

Q. If I am hurt in a slip and fall accident at a store or other business, what steps should I take to protect my right to make a claim?

A. If you get hurt in a slip and fall accident, there are several things you should do to protect your rights and help make sure you can recover what you are entitled to receive under the law. They include: make written notes on the accident; get names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses; and save any evidence, such as whatever caused the fall.

Report the accident to employees of the business, but don't sign anything or give a statement before talking to your lawyer.

In Clark County, the sound of cars crashing is the background noise of daily life. If you are involved in a crash due to the negligence of others, you need to be compensated for the pain of the accident. Proving the bad acts of others who hurt you in a car accident can be hard. Almost invariably the other driver tries to point the finger at you.

Bad acts include things like speeding, blowing through stop signs, not driving responsibly given road conditions, drinking, racing and other illegal behavior. There’s no such thing as a simple car accident. Almost invariably what’s simple is made complex by people trying to cover up their bad acts.

Write it down! Winning your case against the bad actor requires that you organize your memories and present them in a way that shows the world the other driver did the bad act and you have been hurt and are in pain because of what someone else did.

Your recollections are the keystone to compensation. If someone else has injured you in a car accident, make sure to keep a record about what happened in the crash. Don’t be shy. As soon as possible after the accident, take pictures of the accident scene. Make a diagram of what happened. Make notes, preferably written, of who said what and who was there. Do not talk to anyone at the accident scene except your lawyer. And it’s “Just the facts, Ma’am” to the police. Try to get the names and addresses of everybody at the scene. DO NOT ADMIT OR TAKE BLAME FOR ANYTHING. If you follow the instructions above, you’re on your way to being compensated for the bad acts that have caused you pain.

Seek prompt appropriate medical attention. The most common injuries people sustain in car accidents are neck, back, brain and spinal chord injuries, as well as bruising, cuts and broken bones. You should try to get medical attention as soon as possible. If an ambulance comes, take it to a hospital. If medical providers do not arrive, wait for the police.