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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Nevada: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 7 days; formal claim within 90 days
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 7 days; formal claim within 90 days — some of the shortest deadlines in the US
Where to File in Nevada
Nevada applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. Nevada has extremely short workers' comp deadlines: employer notice within 7 days and formal claim filing within 90 days of injury — among the shortest in the country. Federal OSHA governs Nevada construction sites. Las Vegas is one of the most active high-rise construction markets in the West, with casino/resort towers, residential high-rises, and infrastructure projects creating constant construction activity. The Las Vegas building trades unions (Laborers International, Ironworkers, Carpenters) have significant presence. Nevada District Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in Nevada
Source: Nevada Industrial Insurance Act, NRS § 616C.020
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Nevada