Richard A. Harris — Car Accident Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

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Richard A. Harris — Car Accident Attorney, Las Vegas NV

Richard Harris passed both the California and Nevada bar exams in the same week in 1980 — a feat no one has since matched — and went on to build Nevada's largest personal injury law firm over a 40+ year career. The firm was founded in 1982.

The Richard Harris Law Firm has handled car accident cases across Nevada for over four decades. With a large team of attorneys and staff, the firm can manage high-volume caseloads while maintaining the resources needed for complex trucking accident and catastrophic injury litigation.

For car accident victims in Clark County, choosing an attorney who understands the specific procedural environment matters. Nevada's modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141), the 2-year statute of limitations (NRS 11.190), and Nevada's minimum insurance requirements (NRS 485.185) all shape how car accident claims proceed — and how insurers defend them.

Why Hire Richard A. Harris?

Founded 1982 — Nevada's largest personal injury law firm with 40+ years of car accident experience
Passed both the California and Nevada bar exams in the same week in 1980 — a record that still stands
Full-service injury firm with resources for complex trucking and catastrophic car accident cases
High-profile Las Vegas presence and litigation reputation that insurers take seriously

Car Accident Law in Nevada — What You Need to Know

Nevada's modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141) governs car accident liability in Clark County. You can recover compensation as long as you are 50% or less at fault — your award is reduced by your fault percentage. Nevada requires minimum auto liability coverage of 25/50/20 under NRS 485.185, and NRS 484E.010 requires drivers to report accidents involving injury, death, or property damage over $750. The statute of limitations for injury claims is 2 years (NRS 11.190); for property damage, 3 years.

Car accident civil cases in Clark County are typically handled at the Clark County District Court (Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas) for claims over $15,000, or Las Vegas Justice Court for smaller claims. An attorney with consistent Clark County court experience understands the local procedural environment your case will navigate.

Nevada Legal Resources — Car Accidents

Frequently Asked Questions — Car Accidents in Nevada

How does Nevada's comparative negligence rule affect my car accident claim?

Nevada uses modified comparative negligence under NRS 41.141. You can recover compensation as long as you are 50% or less at fault — your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. An experienced car accident attorney can document why the other driver bears primary responsibility.

What is the deadline to file a car accident lawsuit in Nevada?

Nevada's statute of limitations for car accident injury claims is 2 years from the accident date under NRS 11.190. Property damage claims have a 3-year deadline. Accidents involving government vehicles require a Notice of Claim within 6 months. Missing any deadline permanently bars your claim — contact an attorney as soon as possible.

What should I do immediately after a car accident in Las Vegas?

Call 911 — Nevada law (NRS 484E.010) requires reporting accidents involving injury, death, or property damage over $750. Exchange insurance and contact information. Document the scene with photos. Seek medical attention even if you feel fine, since adrenaline can mask injuries. Never admit fault. Contact a car accident attorney before speaking with insurance adjusters.

What damages can I recover after a car accident in Nevada?

Nevada allows recovery for economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life), and in cases involving extreme negligence, punitive damages under NRS 42.005. Your attorney will identify all applicable damage categories based on your specific injuries and losses.

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