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The short answer. In Nevada most injury claims must be filed within two years (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). The trial court for Elko County sits in Elko, at 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in Montello because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Nevada treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
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 Montello Attorney
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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.
- 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
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.
Limits On What You Can Recover
The amount of an award in Nevada turns on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved. A separate rule limits punitive damages (NRS 42.005(1)).
When The Clock Starts And Stops
A lawsuit for most injuries in Nevada must be started within two years (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)). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Montello
By the Census Bureau’s place coordinates, Montello sits at roughly 41.27 north and 114.20 west, a Census designated place inside Elko County. The Fourth Judicial District Court, listed in the Nevada court directory for Elko County, is listed in Elko at 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 (87.6 miles from Montello, straight line).
Measured in a straight line from Montello, the nearest hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 85.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, 143.3 miles, a critical access hospital, then Battle Mountain General Hospital in Battle Mountain, 149.4 miles, a critical access hospital. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is at 2001 Errecart Blvd, Elko, NV 89801.
Of the trauma centers on the Nevada Trauma Registry page that match the federal hospital file, Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno (Level 2 Trauma Center) is closest to Montello at 318.1 miles, and Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville (Level 4 Trauma Center) is next at 333.9 miles.
Road distance from Montello 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.
The nearest places in Nevada that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Jackpot (54.8 miles northwest), Elko (87.0 miles west) and Carlin (106.6 miles west). Las Vegas is 352 miles south of Montello and Reno is 320 miles west.
Getting Started With Your Claim In Montello
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.
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
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Nevada?
Within two years for most injury claims (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). The period can be longer for a child, and a few other situations extend it too (NRS 11.250(1): person within the age of 18 years at accrual). An early start protects the evidence.
How does shared fault change what I can recover in Nevada?
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)). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Can I recover the full value of my injury in Nevada?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
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)). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
What is the nearest hospital to Montello?
On the federal list the nearest hospital is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko (85.6 miles, straight line), then William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely (143.3 miles) and Battle Mountain General Hospital in Battle Mountain (149.4 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What court serves Montello, Nevada?
For Elko County the court directory lists the Fourth Judicial District Court at 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801. An attorney can say whether that court or another one hears a claim like yours.
What if a public employee 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). Filing steps and limits for government claims can differ from other claims. An early start protects your rights.
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.
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