Accidents & Injuries in Nevada

Nevada Revised Statutes Section 11.190 provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of injury. For claims against government entities, Nevada Revised Statutes Section 41.036 requires a claim to be filed with the appropriate government office generally within two years, with specific procedural steps. Acting promptly after any accident is strongly advisable.

Under Nevada Revised Statutes Section 41.141, Nevada uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. If you are 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced proportionally. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you are completely barred from recovering any compensation from the other party.

No. Nevada is a traditional tort (fault-based) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance is responsible for compensating injured parties. Nevada does not require mandatory personal injury protection (PIP) coverage.

Nevada does not impose a general cap on compensatory damages in most personal injury accident cases. Medical malpractice non-economic damages are capped under NRS 41A.035. Government entity claims may be subject to sovereign immunity limits. Punitive damages in Nevada require clear and convincing proof of oppression, fraud, or malice under NRS 42.005.