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Your Ely 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 White Pine County in Ely, at 1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3, Ely, NV 89301. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Ely, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
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.
Questions Worth Asking In Ely
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Nevada 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.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
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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Sharing Blame And Your Claim
Whether you can recover in Nevada depends on how much of the fault is assigned to you. 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.
How Damages Are Measured
What an injured person can recover in Nevada is shown by the records and the medical proof. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
The amount is a question of proof. 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). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Ely
White Pine County is where the Census Bureau places Ely, an incorporated place near 39.26 north, 114.87 west. According to the Nevada court directory its district court is the Seventh Judicial District Court, listed at 1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3, Ely, NV 89301, about 1.6 miles from Ely as the crow flies.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Ely is William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, 0.8 miles, a critical access hospital (1500 Avenue H, Ely, NV 89301). After it come Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 114.9 miles, a critical access hospital; then Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 116.7 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Ely.
Closest to Ely on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is University Medical Center in Las Vegas: Level 1 Trauma Center, 215.2 miles by straight line. Next comes Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Level 1 Trauma Center, at 217.0 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Ely. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
Other places this site covers near Ely: Ruth at 6.5 miles west, Duckwater at 50.7 miles southwest, Eureka at 60.9 miles west. The big cities are 267 miles west (Reno) and 211 miles south (Las Vegas).
Getting Started With Your Claim In Ely
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nevada. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired anyone.
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
Are there limits on an injury award in Nevada?
The amount depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
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 (NRS 485.185(1)(a)-(c)). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
How far is the closest hospital from Ely?
In a straight line it is 0.8 miles to William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, a critical access hospital; Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente is 114.9 miles and Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko is 116.7 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What court serves Ely, Nevada?
For White Pine County the court directory lists the Seventh Judicial District Court at 1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 3, Ely, NV 89301. An attorney can say whether that court or another one hears a claim like yours.
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 filing step can differ from the steps for other claims. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
What decides how long a claim takes?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. Insurers usually want records of the whole course of treatment. It can take months, and longer if a lawsuit is filed.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Nevada?
For most injury claims, two years (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.
If I was partly responsible, can I still recover something?
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.
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