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Your Gardnerville 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 Douglas County sits in Minden, at 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden, NV 89423. 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 Gardnerville was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Nevada law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Gardnerville
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (NRS 41.141(1)).
- 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.
- 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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How Fault Is Divided
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.
Time Limits To Know
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). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Courts and Hospitals Near Gardnerville
Douglas County is where the Census Bureau places Gardnerville, a Census designated place near 38.94 north, 119.74 west. According to the Nevada court directory its district court is the Ninth Judicial District Court, listed at 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden, NV 89423.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Gardnerville is Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 1.7 miles, a critical access hospital (1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410). After it come Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, 18.5 miles, an acute care hospital; then Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, 24.5 miles, a critical access hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Gardnerville.
Closest to Gardnerville on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville: Level 4 Trauma Center, 1.7 miles by straight line. Next comes Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Level 2 Trauma Center, at 40.5 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Gardnerville. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
From Gardnerville, Reno lies 43 miles north and Las Vegas 308 miles southeast. Closest to Gardnerville among the places this site covers are Minden, 2.4 miles northwest; Stateline, 11.2 miles west; and Carson City, 14.8 miles north.
How To Begin Your Gardnerville Claim
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nevada. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire anyone.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
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). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
Can I expect a quick settlement?
There is no fixed time. Settlement usually comes after the extent of your injury is known. Court dates add months.
What is the Nevada statute of limitations for an injury claim?
Generally 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.
What if the other side says I caused part of the accident?
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)). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims. Keep every bill, because the economic part of a claim is proved by records.
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)). 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 Gardnerville?
In a straight line it is 1.7 miles to Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, a critical access hospital; Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City is 18.5 miles and Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village is 24.5 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which court covers Gardnerville?
The Nevada court directory lists the Ninth Judicial District Court for Douglas County in Minden, at 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden, NV 89423. Which court hears your claim depends on its details, so an attorney can confirm.
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