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Your Amargosa Valley Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Nevada most injury claims must be filed within two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). The Nevada court directory lists a district court for Nye County in Pahrump, at 1520 East Basin Avenue, Suite 105, Pahrump, NV 89060. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Amargosa Valley was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from Nevada’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Amargosa Valley Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nevada.
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (NRS 41.141(1)).
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
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Your Own Share Of The Blame
Nevada lets you recover while your share of the fault is not greater than the other side’s. The source is NRS 41.141(1).
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (NRS 41.141(1)). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
Limits On What You Can Recover
What an injured person can recover in Nevada is shown by the records and the medical proof. What you can recover turns on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects.
Ask an attorney which rules, if any, reach your case. Punitive damages are limited separately (NRS 42.005(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
A lawsuit for most injuries in Nevada must be started within two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (NRS 11.250(1): person within the age of 18 years at accrual).
A claim against the State or a local government has its own filing step, so ask early (NRS 41.036(1)-(2)). Damages against the State or a political subdivision are limited to $200,000 per claimant (NRS 41.035). If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (NRS 41.085(2)). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Insurance Limits To Know
Under NRS 485.185(1)(a)-(c), an auto liability policy in Nevada must provide at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $20,000 for property damage.
When the other driver carries only the minimum and your injuries are serious, any other policy that applies becomes important. Before you accept a payment, ask your attorney to check for every policy that might apply, yours included.
Courts and Hospitals Near Amargosa Valley
Nye County is where the Census Bureau places Amargosa Valley, a Census designated place near 36.54 north, 116.48 west. According to the Nevada court directory its district court is the Fifth Judicial District Court, listed at 1520 East Basin Avenue, Suite 105, Pahrump, NV 89060, about 35.8 miles from Amargosa Valley as the crow flies.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Amargosa Valley is Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 34.2 miles, a critical access hospital (360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048). After it come Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, 68.8 miles, an acute care hospital; then Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, 69.6 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Amargosa Valley.
Closest to Amargosa Valley on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is University Medical Center in Las Vegas: Level 1 Trauma Center, 77.9 miles by straight line. Next comes Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Level 1 Trauma Center, at 80.2 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Amargosa Valley. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
From Amargosa Valley, Reno lies 277 miles northwest and Las Vegas 71 miles east. Closest to Amargosa Valley among the places this site covers are Beatty, 34.0 miles northwest; Pahrump, 34.9 miles southeast; and Las Vegas, 71.1 miles east.
How The Intake Process Works In Amargosa Valley
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nevada. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court covers Amargosa Valley?
The Nevada court directory lists the Fifth Judicial District Court for Nye County in Pahrump, at 1520 East Basin Avenue, Suite 105, Pahrump, NV 89060. Which court hears your claim depends on its details, so an attorney can confirm.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Nevada?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. Punitive damages are limited separately (NRS 42.005(1)).
How low can the other driver’s liability limits be?
An auto liability policy must provide at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, plus $20,000 for property damage (NRS 485.185(1)(a)-(c)). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
How far is the closest hospital from Amargosa Valley?
In a straight line it is 34.2 miles to Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, a critical access hospital; Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas is 68.8 miles and Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas is 69.6 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Do I need to speak with the adjuster right away?
It is fair to say you are getting advice first. You can ask for questions in writing. An attorney can speak to the insurer for you.
What if a city, county or other government body caused my injury?
Possibly. Special filing steps can apply (NRS 41.036(1)-(2)). Damages against the State or a political subdivision are limited to $200,000 per claimant (NRS 41.035). The notice steps can differ from those for other claims. Write down the date and place of the injury.
What should I ask an attorney who handles cases near Amargosa Valley?
Ask each attorney you consider whether they handle cases where you live, how you would meet and how the fee works. Compare more than one before you decide.
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Nevada?
Within two years for most injury claims (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). A child can have extra time, and so can a few other limited situations (NRS 11.250(1): person within the age of 18 years at accrual). Write down the date of the injury now.
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