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Your Hawthorne 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 Mineral County sits in Hawthorne, at 105 S. A Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Nobody plans for the call that follows an accident. Whether you were hurt in a crash, a fall or something else in Hawthorne, the weeks afterward bring decisions that feel bigger than they should. Here is what Nevada law says, in plain terms, so you can ask better questions.
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 A Hawthorne Attorney
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- 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.
- 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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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.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Nevada allows two years to file 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).
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)). Write down the date of the injury now so the count is never in doubt.
Courts and Hospitals Near Hawthorne
By the Census Bureau’s place coordinates, Hawthorne sits at roughly 38.53 north and 118.63 west, a Census designated place inside Mineral County. The Eleventh Judicial District Court, listed in the Nevada court directory for Mineral County, is listed in Hawthorne at 105 S. A Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415 (0.5 miles from Hawthorne, straight line).
Measured in a straight line from Hawthorne, the nearest hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne, 0.4 miles, a critical access hospital, then South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, 43.1 miles, a critical access hospital, then Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 64.9 miles, a critical access hospital. Mount Grant General Hospital is at 200 South A St., Hawthorne, NV 89415.
Of the trauma centers on the Nevada Trauma Registry page that match the federal hospital file, Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville (Level 4 Trauma Center) is closest to Hawthorne at 64.9 miles, and Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno (Level 2 Trauma Center) is next at 93.3 miles.
Road distance from Hawthorne is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
Other places this site covers near Hawthorne: Luning at 24.1 miles east, Mina at 29.4 miles east, Yerington at 39.5 miles northwest. The big cities are 97 miles northwest (Reno) and 243 miles southeast (Las Vegas).
How To Begin Your Hawthorne Claim
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.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon must I file a claim for an injury in Hawthorne?
For most injury claims, 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 (NRS 41.085(2)).
How does Nevada treat an injured person who shares the blame?
Short answer: 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)). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
Is there a limit on damages for an injury in Nevada?
It depends on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects, and an attorney can tell you whether any rule limits the amount. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims. Keep every bill, because the economic part of a claim is proved by records.
Is the other driver’s policy enough to cover my injuries?
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)). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
What is the nearest hospital to Hawthorne?
On the federal list the nearest hospital is Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne (0.4 miles, straight line), then South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington (43.1 miles) and Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville (64.9 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What court serves Hawthorne, Nevada?
For Mineral County the court directory lists the Eleventh Judicial District Court at 105 S. A Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415. An attorney can say whether that court or another one hears a claim like yours.
Are there special steps for claims against the government?
There are special steps. 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.
How should I begin after I am injured?
Treat the injury first. Make sure the incident is reported. Write down names of witnesses and keep every record in one place.
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