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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 Clark County sits in Las Vegas, at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155. 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 Paradise because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Nevada treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
NeedAnAttorney.net is a matching service. It does not give legal advice about your case. What follows is general information about Nevada injury law, taken from the text of the statutes, so you know which questions to ask. The form at the top of the page connects you with an attorney when you are ready.
Questions To Ask A Paradise Injury Attorney
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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 date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule 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.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
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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What Shared Blame Means For You
Fault is divided by percentage in Nevada, and the dividing line sits at fifty percent. 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.
Time Limits To Know
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)). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Paradise
Clark County is where the Census Bureau places Paradise, a Census designated place near 36.09 north, 115.14 west. According to the Nevada court directory its district court is the Eighth Judicial District Court, listed at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155, about 5.6 miles from Paradise as the crow flies.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest hospital to Paradise is Harmon Hospital in Las Vegas, 1.6 miles, an acute care hospital (2170 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119). After it come Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, 3.1 miles, an acute care hospital; then University Medical Center in Las Vegas, 5.3 miles, an acute care hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Paradise.
Closest to Paradise on the Nevada Trauma Registry list, among centers matched to the federal file, is Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas: Level 1 Trauma Center, 3.1 miles by straight line. Next comes University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Level 1 Trauma Center, at 5.3 miles.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Paradise. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The nearest places in Nevada that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Spring Valley (7.2 miles west), Henderson (7.7 miles southeast) and Sunrise Manor (7.9 miles northeast). Las Vegas is 12 miles northwest of Paradise and Reno is 351 miles northwest.
Reaching Out For Help In Paradise
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.
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
Does Nevada put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
The amount depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
How much liability coverage must a driver in Nevada carry?
The minimums are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $20,000 for property damage (NRS 485.185(1)(a)-(c)). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
How far is the closest hospital from Paradise?
In a straight line it is 1.6 miles to Harmon Hospital in Las Vegas, an acute care hospital; Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas is 3.1 miles and University Medical Center in Las Vegas is 5.3 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which court covers Paradise?
The Nevada court directory lists the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County in Las Vegas, at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155. Which court hears your claim depends on its details, so an attorney can confirm.
Is a claim against a public agency handled differently?
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 filing step can differ from the steps for other claims. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
How long will my injury claim take?
There is no fixed time. Waiting for treatment to finish helps everyone see the total cost. Cases that go to court take longer than ones that settle.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Paradise?
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)).
Does it matter that I was partly to blame?
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)). How the blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
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