Reno Attorney Kathleen Sigurdson

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
San Diego State University
LAW SCHOOL:
Quinnipiac University
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1998
STATES ADMITTED:
Nevada, Arizona
PRACTICE AREAS:
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

I received my Bachelor's Degree in Therapy in 1984 and immediately went on to graduate studies and graduated with a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. After I received my Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, I quickly realized I could not advocate for my injured and disabled clients effectively as a Rehabilitation Counselor. So, in 1995 I returned to school to become an attorney. Since 1998, I have worked primarily working with people in the Truckee Meadows and Northern Nevada who have been hurt and injured due to someone else's negligence or hurt at work.

Attorney's Videos

A door-to-door salesperson tripped on our front steps, injuring himself. Can he hold me responsible?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Are all employers covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?
Workers Compensation Law

Are all on-the-job injuries covered by workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Are all workplace injuries covered by workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Are minors entitled to workers' compensation benefits in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Are on-the-job injuries covered by workers' compensation in Nevada even if I was at fault?
Workers Compensation Law

Are punitive damages available in a Nevada auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Are punitive damages ever available in Nevada truck accident cases?
Truck Accident Law

Are punitive damages ever available in a Nevada motorcycle accident cases?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a Nevada motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Are there alternatives to going to court in a Nevada pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Are there special rules that apply to commercial trucks in Nevada?
Truck Accident Law

As a pedestrian, what duty is placed upon me to avoid accidents in Nevada?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Besides the car manufacturer, who else may be liable for a defective product?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Can a failure to wear a helmet reduce the claim for damages sustained by an injured motorcycle rider in Nevada?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Can a passenger recover damages in Nevada for accident injuries caused by a driver of the same car?
Car Accident Law

Can a spouse recover for loss of consortium or services through workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can a worker file a lawsuit against their employer for the injuries they sustained from a work-related accident in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can a worker receive Social Security disability benefits as a result of a work-related injury in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I be fined for not carrying workers' compensation insurance in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a Nevada car accident?
Car Accident Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a Nevada truck accident?
Truck Accident Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a tire failure in Nevada?
Tire Failure Law

Can I be found to have been partially at fault in Nevada for my injuries caused by a vehicle rollover?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Can I get workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I have my Nevada workers' compensation claim re-evaluated after a settlement?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I pursue a lawsuit and claim workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I receive money damages from my employer in Nevada, on top of workers' compensation benefits, if I am injured on the job?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I receive unemployment compensation and workers' compensation benefits at the same time in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I still recover compensation if the Nevada car accident was my fault?
Car Accident Law

Can I sue my co-worker if his or her behavior contributed to my injury in a Nevada workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I sue my employer or a co-employee in Nevada for careless and reckless behavior that caused me to incur a severe injury?
Workers Compensation Law

Can I sue the manufacturer of the car for my tire failure injuries?
Tire Failure Law

Can I sue the manufacturer of the tire for my tire failure injuries?
Tire Failure Law

Can I sue the truck driver's trucking company for my injuries?
Truck Accident Law

Can my employees help pay for my workers' compensation insurance in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Can my insurance company raise my premium due to an accident or traffic ticket?
Insurance Claims Law

Do I have to be examined by a doctor recommended by the workers' compensation insurance company to get my benefits in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to be injured at my workplace to be covered by workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I have to file a workers' compensation claim within a specific period of time in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Do I need a lawyer if I was offered a settlement by the at-fault driver's insurance company after a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if my injuries are not serious?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Do I need an attorney to pursue a claim after my Yamaha Rhino rollover accident?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Do the workers' compensation laws vary from state to state?
Workers Compensation Law

Does Nevada cap non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, for a person injured in a car accident?
Car Accident Law

Does an insurance company have to pay for a rental car when repairs are being made to my vehicle?
Insurance Claims Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what is the coming and going rule?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what types of benefits does the law provide?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what types of injuries are covered?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what if I am completely unable to work, or if I now need special conditions at work?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what if I cannot do my job because of restrictions a doctor put on me after I was hurt?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what do I do if I am hurt while at work or on the way to work?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, what does it mean to be on-the-job?
Workers Compensation Law

For workers' compensation in Nevada, can I file under our group medical insurance for the hospital bills at the same time?
Workers Compensation Law

How are damages determined for serious physical injuries or death in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How are traffic accidents involving 18-wheeler and semi-trucks different from accidents involving passenger cars in Nevada?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How do I pay my medical bills and get treatment following a Nevada pedestrian accident if I do not have medical insurance?
Pedestrian Accident Law

How do insurance companies determine the value of my injuries in a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How is the deductible for comprehensive or collision coverage applied in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

How long do I have after my Nevada motorcycle accident to file my motorcycle injury case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

How long do I have to file a Nevada lawsuit for injuries caused by tire failure?
Tire Failure Law

How long do I have to file a Nevada truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

How long do I have to file a Nevada vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

How long do I have to wait before I get workers' compensation benefits in Nevada from my employer or their insurance carrier?
Workers Compensation Law

How long do I have to work for my employer to be covered under workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

How long does it take for a workers' compensation appeal in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

How long does it take to receive my workers' compensation benefits in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

How long is my workers' compensation claim open in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

How long must I be out of work before I am eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

How long will my Nevada pedestrian accident case take?
Pedestrian Accident Law

How much time do I have after an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident to file a lawsuit in Nevada?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

How quickly should I contact an attorney in a Nevada vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

How soon do I need to bring a case after a pedestrian accident in Nevada?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I haven't been able to work since my car was hit by a truck in Nevada. Can I get compensation for my loss of pay?
Truck Accident Law

I injured myself from a slip and fall on-the-job. Can I file a workers' compensation claim against my employer in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

I loaned my car to a friend who was involved in a Nevada car accident. Am I liable if my friend was at fault?
Car Accident Law

I think a defective vehicle caused my injuries. What should I do?
Vehicle Rollover Law

I was jaywalking and hit by a car. The driver saw me and could have avoided me, can I still sue?
Pedestrian Accident Law

I've heard that it's dangerous to drive in a truck's No-Zone. What does that mean?
Truck Accident Law

If I am a pedestrian, does a motor vehicle driver owe any special duty or care toward me under Nevada law?
Pedestrian Accident Law

If I am initially treated by an insurance company doctor, do I have a right to see my own doctor at some point?
Workers Compensation Law

If I am sued in a car accident injury case in Nevada, will my insurance company defend me in court?
Insurance Claims Law

If I get into an accident on my motorcycle, should I hire an attorney to help me?
Motorcycle Accident Law

If I own a car, do I have to buy automobile insurance in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

If I was drunk or on drugs when the accident occurred, can I be denied benefits in a Nevada workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

If my injury is permanent, am I entitled to a workers' compensation settlement in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

If we have liability or health insurance, doesn't it take the place of workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

In addition to injuries in accidents, does workers' compensation insurance in Nevada cover long-term illnesses and diseases?
Workers Compensation Law

Is a worker who sustains an on-the-job injury in Nevada entitled to compensation if the injury causes disfigurement?
Workers Compensation Law

Is an injured employee in Nevada entitled to vocational rehabilitation?
Workers Compensation Law

Is it ever illegal to walk across a street in Nevada?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Is motorcycle accident law in Nevada the same as car accident law?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is there a difference between uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Is there a limit on how much money I can recover in my Nevada truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

Is there any time when I can sue my employer when I am injured on-the-job in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Must an injured Nevada worker notify their employer of a work-related injury?
Workers Compensation Law

Must I tell the police if I am involved in a Nevada motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

My friend caused an accident while driving my car. Who's insurance company pays for the damages in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

My insurance company says they are reserving their rights. What does that mean?
Car Accident Law

Should I notify my insurance company about my Nevada motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Under what circumstances would an employee injured on-the-job in Nevada not be entitled to workers' compensation benefits?
Workers Compensation Law

What am I required to do when I have an auto insurance claim in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

What are comparative negligence, proximate cause, and intervening causes?
Car Accident Law

What are medical provider networks?
Workers Compensation Law

What are my posting requirements for workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

What are my rights if I was injured on-the-job in Nevada, by someone with no connection to my employer?
Workers Compensation Law

What are my workers' compensation rights in Nevada if I have two jobs and was injured on one of the jobs?
Workers Compensation Law

What are subrogation rights?
Car Accident Law

What are the employers responsibilities for workers' compsenation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

What are the forms that need to be completed for workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

What can I do when an insurance company refuses to pay an insurance claim in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

What constitutes an independent contractor?
Workers Compensation Law

What damages are recoverable in a Nevada truck accident case?
Truck Accident Law

What determines how much I'll pay for my workers' compensation premiums in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

What documents or evidence should I bring with me the first time I meet my attorney following my Nevada car accident?
Car Accident Law

What does comparative negligence mean when determining who is liable for a Nevada traffic accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What duty do I have to avoid accidents as a pedestrian in Nevada?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What evidence of injury is necessary to recover damages in a Nevada auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What if I was injured in a Nevada accident caused by tire failure, but I had failed to properly maintain the tires?
Tire Failure Law

What information should I obtain after a car accident?
Car Accident Law

What insurance is a motorcyclist required to have in Nevada?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What is a compensable injury?
Workers Compensation Law

What is a permanent injury?
Car Accident Law

What is a third-party workers' compensation case?
Workers Compensation Law

What is a tire defect?
Tire Failure Law

What is a tread separation?
Tire Failure Law

What is an experience modifier or modification?
Workers Compensation Law

What is causation?
Vehicle Rollover Law

What is collision coverage?
Car Accident Law

What is comparative negligence in a Nevada pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What is considered a commercial truck?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What is considered a pedestrian accident in Nevada?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What is liability insurance?
Car Accident Law

What is negligence?
Car Accident Law

What is the purpose of the accident claims adjuster at the scene of an 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

What is underinsured motorists coverage in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

What kind of damages are available in a Nevada motorcycle accident lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What kinds of damages are available in a Nevada auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What kinds of damages are available in a Nevada pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

What kinds of damages are available in a Nevada tire failure case?
Tire Failure Law

What kinds of damages are available in a Nevada vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

What must I prove in order to win my Nevada auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

What must I prove in order to win my Nevada tire failure case?
Tire Failure Law

What must I prove in order to win my Nevada vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

What should I do if I am involved in a car accident in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

What should I do immediately following a Nevada motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle Accident Law

What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my Nevada motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

When can an insurance company not renew my auto insurance policy in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

Where are hearings held for workers' compensation cases in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Who can be sued in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck case in Nevada?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Who can recover damages in a Nevada auto accident case?
Car Accident Law

Who can sue in a Nevada pedestrian accident case?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Who can sue in a Nevada tire failure case?
Tire Failure Law

Who can sue in a Nevada truck accident injury or death case?
Truck Accident Law

Who can sue in a Nevada vehicle rollover case?
Vehicle Rollover Law

Who can sue in an 18-wheeler or semi-truck injury or death case in Nevada?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Who does an auto insurance policy cover in Nevada?
Insurance Claims Law

Who has the right of way on sidewalks in Nevada? Bikes or people?
Pedestrian Accident Law

Who has to pay jury awarded damages in Nevada in excess of their insurance policy limits?
Insurance Claims Law

Who is eligible for workers' compensation in Nevada?
Workers Compensation Law

Who pays for a crash with injuries in Nevada when neither the owner nor operator of the at-fault car carried coverage?
Insurance Claims Law

Who should be held accountable in Nevada for 18-wheeler or semi-truck accidents involving equipment failure?
18-Wheeler Accident Law

Why does my insurance company want me go to an independent medical examination for my Nevada workers' compensation claim?
Workers Compensation Law

Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a Nevada motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Will it cost me any money to bring a Nevada motorcycle accident case?
Motorcycle Accident Law

Will my insurance company defend me in court if I am sued following a Nevada car accident?
Car Accident Law

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Kathleen A. Sigurdson Attorney at Law
http://www.sigurdsonlaw.com

1440 Haskell Street
Reno, Nevada 89509

(775) 835-4549

About Our Firm

Whether it pertains to: Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury, Kathleen Sigurdson can help you with your case. Kathleen will attend to your case personally and let you know exactly what your rights are. Her background & education give Kathleen the understanding, knowledge and ability to give you quality representation.

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