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Car accident claims: what to do next in Nevada

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Filing deadline2 years from accident dateNRS § 11.190

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Nevada?

Nevada imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under NRS § 11.190. The state follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar — you are barred from recovery if your fault is 51% or more. Nevada is an at-fault state with minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from accident date

Source: NRS § 11.190

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Nevada is an at-fault state with a modified comparative negligence system using a 51% bar. The Las Vegas Strip, I-15 corridor, and I-80 through Reno are among the highest-accident zones in the state. Nevada has a relatively short 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, making prompt legal consultation essential after an accident.

Henderson Justice Court

243 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015

Court website

Clark County District Court

200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89155

Court website

Las Vegas Justice Court

200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89155

Court website

North Las Vegas Justice Court

2428 N Martin Luther King Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Court website

Washoe County District Court

75 Court St, Reno, NV 89501

Court website

Medical facilities in Nevada

  • UMC Trauma Center (Level I Trauma Center)

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for Nevada.

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Sources

  1. NRS § 11.190