The Other Driver's
Mistake. Your Bills.
A crash on the Strip, the 215, or I-15 can leave you with medical bills, a damaged car, and an adjuster calling before the shock has even worn off. Connect with a Nevada car accident attorney who can preserve the evidence, handle the insurers, and pursue the full claim while you focus on recovery.
Nevada Law
Two Years.
One 51% Rule.
Nevada is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash — and their insurer — is expected to pay. But the filing deadline is short, and shared blame can shrink a claim or erase it. Here's how it generally works.
A personal injury lawsuit after a Nevada car accident must generally be filed within two years of the crash. Property damage claims generally get three years. Claims involving a government vehicle follow separate notice rules.
Nevada uses modified comparative negligence under NRS 41.141. You can generally still recover if your share of fault is 50% or less — reduced by that share — but at 51% or more, the claim is barred.
A connected Nevada attorney can walk through the crash, explain which insurance coverage may apply, and outline what evidence is worth preserving — confidential, and at no cost to you.
"Nevada gives you two years to file suit, but the evidence that proves fault — video, vehicle data, witness memory — can fade long before the deadline does."
How Vegas Crash Claims Arise
Every Crash
Has Its Own Story.
A Nevada car accident claim can follow any collision caused by a careless, distracted, impaired, or reckless driver. These are among the situations Las Vegas-area drivers, passengers, and visitors most often bring forward.
Rear-End & Intersection Collisions
Stop-and-go traffic and busy intersections across the valley lead to frequent rear-end and red-light crashes, often with neck, back, and head injuries.
Rideshare, Taxi & Shuttle Crashes
Passengers and other drivers hurt in a crash with an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or hotel shuttle may be dealing with commercial insurers and more than one layer of coverage.
Drunk & Distracted Driving
Impaired and phone-distracted drivers cause serious crashes at every hour, and a police report or criminal case can shape the civil claim that follows.
Motorcycle, Pedestrian & Bicycle Crashes
Riders and people on foot have little protection in a collision, injuries tend to be severe, and fault is often disputed from the first day.
Commercial Truck & Delivery Crashes
Big rigs on I-15 and US-95, along with delivery vans, bring company insurers, driver records, and vehicle data into the claim.
Hit-and-Run & Uninsured Drivers
When the other driver flees or carries little or no coverage, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may become the main source of recovery.
Sound Familiar?
A Claim May
Be Worth It If You've...
No two crashes look alike — these are some of the situations Nevada drivers, passengers, and visitors bring to an attorney first.
Been hurt in a crash someone else caused
Where another driver's speeding, distraction, impairment, or failure to yield may have led to the collision.
Noticed pain that showed up days later
Neck, back, and head symptoms can take time to appear — getting checked and documented early matters for any later claim.
Been visiting Las Vegas when it happened
Out-of-town visitors can pursue claims too — an attorney can often handle much of the Nevada process without you traveling back and forth.
Already heard from an insurance adjuster
Adjusters often reach out within days and may ask for a recorded statement before the full extent of your injuries is clear.
Been hit by a driver with little or no insurance
Nevada's minimum liability limit is only $25,000 per person for injuries, so your own uninsured or underinsured coverage may come into play.
Kept a crash report, photos, or medical bills
Whatever you already have — a report number, scene photos, a repair estimate, or ER paperwork — is a useful starting point for the claim.
How It Works
From the Crash
to a Resolved Claim.
A Nevada car accident claim takes time to build correctly — but the process itself follows a clear sequence.
Free, Confidential Case Review
A connected Nevada attorney listens to what happened, reviews your injuries and insurance, and explains how Nevada's fault rules apply to your crash.
Evidence & Medical Records
Your attorney helps secure the crash report, photos, video, and medical records, and works out which insurance policies may apply to your claim.
Demand & Negotiation
A demand is prepared and your attorney negotiates with the insurers toward a fair resolution, so you aren't facing the adjusters alone.
Filing Suit, If Necessary
If a fair resolution isn't reached, your attorney can file within Nevada's two-year deadline to keep the claim moving forward.
From Clients We've Worked With
In Their Words
"I had no idea how much the insurance company's first offer left out. Having someone walk me through the process, step by step, took a lot of weight off while I was recovering."
"Everything was explained clearly and without pressure while I was still dealing with the pain."
"I wasn't sure I even had a claim. One short conversation cleared up what Nevada law allows and what to do first."
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
Under NRS 11.190(4)(e), a personal injury lawsuit after a Nevada car accident must generally be filed within two years of the date of the accident. Property damage claims generally have three years under NRS 11.190(3)(c). Exceptions exist — for example, the clock for an injured minor generally doesn't begin until age 18 — and claims involving a government vehicle follow separate notice rules, so it's worth acting early. Start the conversation now so your claim has time to be built properly.
Nevada follows modified comparative negligence under NRS 41.141. You can generally still recover if your share of fault is 50% or less, and your compensation is reduced by your percentage. At 51% or more, recovery is barred. Because insurers use this rule to reduce payouts, how fault is documented matters. A connected attorney can review how fault may be assigned in your crash.
Under NRS 485.185, Nevada's minimum liability limits are $25,000 for injury or death to one person, $50,000 for two or more people in a crash, and $20,000 for property damage. Serious injuries can exceed those limits, which is why your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage — which insurers must offer you — can matter. A connected attorney can look at which coverage applies to your situation.
If police did not investigate and the crash caused an injury, a death, or $750 or more in damage, Nevada drivers generally must submit an SR-1 report to the DMV within 10 days under NRS 484E.070. If police did respond, get the report number — it will be useful for your claim. A connected attorney can explain the reporting steps and how they fit with your claim.
Most Nevada injury attorneys work on contingency: nothing up front, with the fee paid from any settlement or verdict. If there's no recovery, there's typically no attorney's fee, though how case costs are handled can differ from firm to firm. A connected attorney can explain fee arrangements during your free case review.
Many people choose to speak with an attorney before giving a recorded statement or accepting any offer. Adjusters often make early contact, before the full extent of your injuries and costs is clear, and early statements or settlements can limit what's available to you later. Talk through your situation with a connected attorney whenever you're ready.
Your Recovery Deserves
a Fair Shot.
A confidential, no-pressure conversation about your crash and what Nevada law allows.