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Your Silver Springs 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 Lyon County sits in Yerington, at 911 Harvey Way, Yerington, NV 89447. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in Silver Springs, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
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.
Questions To Ask A Silver Springs Injury Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (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)).
- 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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Your Own Share Of The Blame
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.
The Deadline To Sue
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)). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Courts and Hospitals Near Silver Springs
Silver Springs is a Census designated place in Lyon County, at about 39.38 degrees north and 119.21 degrees west by the Census Bureau’s place coordinates. The Nevada court directory puts Lyon County in the Third Judicial District, with a district court address listed in Yerington: 911 Harvey Way, Yerington, NV 89447, 26.9 miles from Silver Springs in a straight line.
The three hospitals nearest Silver Springs in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, 24.8 miles, a critical access hospital; South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, 27.7 miles, a critical access hospital; and Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, 28.0 miles, an acute care hospital. The street address of Banner Churchill Community Hospital is 801 East Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406. Banner Churchill Community Hospital is in Churchill County, across a county line from Silver Springs.
The Nevada Trauma Registry page lists trauma centers by level. The one nearest Silver Springs among those matched to the federal hospital file is Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno (Level 2 Trauma Center), 32.4 miles away, followed by Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville (Level 4 Trauma Center), 42.0 miles away.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from Silver Springs is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
From Silver Springs, Reno lies 36 miles west and Las Vegas 306 miles southeast. Closest to Silver Springs among the places this site covers are Fernley, 12.6 miles north; Fallon, 24.1 miles east; and Yerington, 30.1 miles south.
How To Begin Your Silver Springs Claim
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.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years do I have to sue after an injury in Nevada?
Most injury claims must be filed 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). Do not wait to ask.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
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)). 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. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
What coverage must a driver near Silver Springs have?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries (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.
Which hospital is closest to Silver Springs?
Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon is closest on the federal hospital list, 24.8 miles away in a straight line and a critical access hospital. South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington is 27.7 miles away and Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks is 28.0 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which court covers Silver Springs?
The Nevada court directory lists the Third Judicial District Court for Lyon County in Yerington, at 911 Harvey Way, Yerington, NV 89447. Which court hears your claim depends on its details, so an attorney can confirm.
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.
What should I do in the first week after an accident?
See a doctor as soon as you can. 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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