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Your Fallon Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Nevada most injury claims must be filed within two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). The trial court for Churchill County sits in Fallon, at 73 North Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
If you are reading this after an accident in Fallon, you are probably tired, sore and unsure whom to trust. That is normal. A few rules learned early can keep you from making choices that are hard to undo.
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 Fallon Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (NRS 41.141(1)).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nevada.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- 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
Shared blame matters in Nevada, because it can reduce an award or end it. 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.
Is There A Ceiling On The Award
In an ordinary injury claim in Nevada, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims, so ask about yours.
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim. Punitive damages are limited separately (NRS 42.005(1)).
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
The general time limit for an injury claim in Nevada is 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.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Fallon
Churchill County is where the Census Bureau places Fallon, an incorporated place near 39.47 north, 118.78 west. According to the Nevada court directory its district court is the Tenth Judicial District Court, listed at 73 North Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406, about 0.1 miles from Fallon as the crow flies.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Fallon is Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, 0.6 miles, a critical access hospital (801 East Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406). After it come South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, 39.7 miles, a critical access hospital; then Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, 49.3 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Fallon.
Closest to Fallon on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno: Level 2 Trauma Center, 54.3 miles by straight line. Next comes Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, Level 4 Trauma Center, at 63.4 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Fallon. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
From Fallon, Reno lies 57 miles west and Las Vegas 295 miles southeast. Closest to Fallon among the places this site covers are Fernley, 22.8 miles west; Silver Springs, 24.1 miles west; and Yerington, 40.0 miles southwest.
Where To Begin After An Injury In Fallon
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.
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
How far is the closest hospital from Fallon?
In a straight line it is 0.6 miles to Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, a critical access hospital; South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington is 39.7 miles and Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks is 49.3 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What court serves Fallon, Nevada?
For Churchill County the court directory lists the Tenth Judicial District Court at 73 North Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406. An attorney can say whether that court or another one hears a claim like yours.
Is a claim against a government entity different in Nevada?
It can be. 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.
Where do I start after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Nevada?
Within two years for most injury claims (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (NRS 11.250(1): person within the age of 18 years at accrual). A claim against a government body has its own notice step (NRS 41.036(1)-(2)).
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.
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. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. Punitive damages are limited separately (NRS 42.005(1)).
What coverage must a driver near Fallon have?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (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.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other Nevada Communities
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