When a reckless commercial driver changes your family's life forever, you don't need a billboard. You need someone you can trust.

I'm Kyle Hess. My father and I have spent 65 combined years fighting for Nevada families devastated by commercial trucking negligence. We'll sit across from you, explain exactly what happens next, and handle everything while you focus on your family.

Talk to Kyle or call 775-323-1311

No cost. No pressure. Kyle calls you back the same day.

Direct access. No gatekeepers. Just a Nevada attorney who handles the cases that matter most.

We specialize in wrongful death and catastrophic injury from commercial vehicles. That focus is the reason families trust us with the cases that carry the highest stakes. When you call, I'll tell you exactly where your case stands, and what the process looks like from start to finish.

You'll leave our first conversation knowing your options, whether you hire us or not.

My father Steve and I have been doing this for 65 years combined. He started as an insurance adjuster, saw how the system treated injured families, and switched sides. I came home to Reno to practice law with him.

Hess and Associates office, the historic 1905 Twaddle Mansion in Reno, Nevada

We don't hide the ball.

Here is exactly how our process works. Transparency from day one.

You reach out.

Call 775-323-1311 or fill out the form below. Kirstin will answer. She'll listen, take down the basics, and get Kyle on the line for serious cases. Same day.

We talk.

Not a sales pitch. A real conversation. We'll ask about what happened, listen to your story, and answer every question you have. If we can help, we'll explain exactly how.

We evaluate your case honestly.

We'll give you a straight assessment of what happened and where the challenges are. No sugarcoating, no inflated promises.

Evidence preservation starts immediately.

After a commercial trucking crash, the carrier's team moves fast. Black box data can be overwritten. Driver logs disappear. Trucks get sent to the shop. We move faster than they do.

You're never in the dark.

We explain every development as it happens. You'll understand every decision and every settlement offer that comes in. We don't use jargon, and we don't hide behind it.

No cost unless there's a recovery.

We work on contingency. That means we don't get paid unless you get paid. Our incentives are aligned. If we don't believe in a case, we won't take it. If we take it, we're all in.

Specialized in commercial trucking cases.

Where the stakes are highest and the evidence windows are shortest. We know the I-80 corridor, USA Parkway, and the winter hazards on Donner Pass.

Wrongful Death

When a commercial vehicle kills someone you love, the aftermath is chaos. Insurance companies contact you before the funeral. Evidence starts disappearing. Someone needs to step in and protect your family's interests while you grieve. That's what we do.

Catastrophic Injury

Traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord damage. Paralysis. Amputation. Severe burns. These injuries change everything for the person hurt and for the entire family. The stakes are too high for a general practitioner.

Commercial Trucking

Semis. Tankers. Delivery trucks. Construction equipment. These are not car accidents. Commercial vehicles are governed by federal regulations, CDL standards, and multi-layer insurance structures. You need someone who knows how all of that works.

Reno, Nevada skyline at sunset with the Sierra Nevada mountains

We know these roads. We know these cases.

Northern Nevada's I-80 corridor is one of the busiest commercial trucking routes in the western United States. The USA Parkway, connecting Reno to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, sees thousands of commercial vehicles every day. When winter conditions hit the Donner Pass or the I-80/I-580 interchange, the results can be catastrophic.

We've fought for Nevada families for a combined 65 years. We know the roads where these crashes happen, the carriers that operate on them, and the specific regulations that apply to commercial drivers in this state. When families in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, or anywhere along the I-80 corridor need help, they call our office.

Recent case highlights.

Product Defect Claim

~$46.5 Million

A defective product caused devastating injuries. We assembled a team of specialists, preserved critical evidence, and reached a resolution for the family.

Wrongful Death, Commercial Trucking

~$15 Million

A commercial trucking accident took a life. We held the carrier accountable, worked through the complex insurance structure, and reached a resolution for the family.

These results are specific to the facts of each case and do not guarantee similar outcomes.

What families say about working with us.

Leadership is a rare commodity in law. Hess brings that to the table and much more. A true professional with a passion for achieving the very best results and resolutions for his clients.

Joey G.

Former Client

Hess is absolutely the best out there. Great attorney, extremely honest and supportive. They will have my thanks forever. Thank you again for all your hard work and time.

Cody K.

Former Client

He was very clear and knew exactly how to handle my difficult case. He is genuine, caring and very intelligent. You will be very safe when you choose this attorney and his staff.

Shelly S.

Former Client

Two generations. One purpose.

My father, Steve, started as an insurance adjuster before switching sides to fight for people. He brings over 50 years of experience (and a few drag boat racing world records) to our practice.

I took a different path. After the University of Nevada, I went to law school in San Diego. After law school, I worked in the technology startup and investment world in Los Angeles before coming home to Reno to practice law with my father. Because this work matters more than anything I could build in tech.

We operate out of a restored 1905 Victorian building in downtown Reno. No cold glass lobby. Just warm wood, French Empire chandeliers, and usually two dogs (a Golden Retriever and a Belgian Malinois) waiting to greet you.

Inside the Hess and Associates office. Crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, leather seating, and leaded glass windows in the 1905 Twaddle Mansion — Heritage, substance, and doing the hard work quietly.

Let's talk about your situation.

There's no cost for our conversation and no obligation. We'll listen, give you an honest assessment, and explain your options. Even if we're not the right fit, you'll leave the conversation knowing exactly what you're facing and what to do next.

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