Personal Injury Attorney in Desert Shores, Nevada

Under NRS 11.190, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Nevada is generally 2 years from the date of injury. For wrongful death cases, the family has 2 years from the date of death. There are limited exceptions that may extend this deadline. A Desert Shores personal injury attorney can review your case and ensure all deadlines are met.

Nevada follows modified comparative negligence under NRS 41.141. If you are found partially at fault for your accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. However, if you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any damages. A Desert Shores personal injury attorney will work to minimize any fault attributed to you and maximize your recovery.

Personal injury victims in Desert Shores may recover economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future medical costs), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium), and in cases of willful or malicious conduct, punitive damages under NRS 42.005. Nevada does not cap most personal injury damages except in medical malpractice cases under NRS 41.035.

After an accident in Desert Shores: (1) Call 911 and get a police report; (2) Seek immediate medical attention — gaps in treatment hurt claims; (3) Document the scene with photos; (4) Get witness contact information; (5) Do not admit fault or speak with insurance adjusters before consulting an attorney; (6) Contact a Desert Shores personal injury attorney before accepting any settlement offer.

Nevada is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for damages. Nevada requires minimum coverage of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $20,000 property damage under NRS 485.185. If the at-fault driver is uninsured, your own uninsured motorist coverage applies. A Desert Shores personal injury attorney can help navigate insurance negotiations and bad faith claims.

Studies show injury victims who retain attorneys receive settlements 3x higher on average than those who don't. Insurance companies have professional adjusters and attorneys working to minimize your payout. A Desert Shores personal injury attorney works on contingency — no fee unless you win — so there is no financial risk to having legal representation.