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Your Duckwater 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 Duckwater was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
This page is general information, not legal advice. NeedAnAttorney.net matches people with attorneys and does not represent anyone. The legal points below come from Nevada’s statutes, and the form at the top of the page is how you reach an attorney.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Duckwater Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (NRS 41.141(1)).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nevada.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
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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When You Were Partly At Fault
A person who is fifty percent at fault or less can still recover in Nevada. NRS 41.141(1) sets the rule.
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)). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
What An Award Can Include
In an ordinary injury claim in Nevada, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
Ask an attorney which rules, if any, reach your case. Punitive damages are limited separately (NRS 42.005(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Most injury claims in Nevada must be filed within two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (NRS 11.250(1): person within the age of 18 years at accrual).
A wrongful death claim follows its own rules, so ask which date applies (NRS 41.085(2)). If a government body may be responsible, the filing steps can differ (NRS 41.036(1)-(2)). Damages against the State or a political subdivision are limited to $200,000 per claimant (NRS 41.035). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Duckwater Claim
Nye County is where the Census Bureau places Duckwater, an unincorporated community near 38.93 north, 115.71 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 188.0 miles from Duckwater as the crow flies.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Duckwater is William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, 51.0 miles, a critical access hospital (1500 Avenue H, Ely, NV 89301). After it come Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 111.4 miles, a critical access hospital; then Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 130.5 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Duckwater. William Bee Ririe Hospital is in White Pine County, across a county line from Duckwater.
Closest to Duckwater on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is University Medical Center in Las Vegas: Level 1 Trauma Center, 194.0 miles by straight line. Next comes Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Level 1 Trauma Center, at 196.1 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Duckwater. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The nearest places in Nevada that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Eureka (42.2 miles north), Ruth (45.6 miles northeast) and Ely (50.7 miles northeast). Las Vegas is 188 miles south of Duckwater and Reno is 225 miles west.
Beginning Your Case Review In Duckwater
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nevada. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
Until someone calls, make a simple record: what happened, the date and time, names of anyone who saw it, the treatment you have had, and the days you missed from work. Keep every bill and letter in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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)). 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). Do not wait to ask.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Nevada law, 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)). Photographs and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
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)).
Does Nevada require drivers to carry liability insurance?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (NRS 485.185(1)(a)-(c)). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
How far is the closest hospital from Duckwater?
In a straight line it is 51.0 miles to William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, a critical access hospital; Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente is 111.4 miles and Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko is 130.5 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What court serves Duckwater, Nevada?
For Nye County the court directory lists the Fifth Judicial District Court at 1520 East Basin Avenue, Suite 105, Pahrump, NV 89060. An attorney can say whether that court or another one hears a claim like yours.
Is there a notice requirement for a claim against a city or county?
Special rules may apply. 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 rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
How should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Tell the police or the owner of the property what happened. Take photographs and write the details down while they are fresh.
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