Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Nevada (2026)

In Nevada, the deadline to file a standard personal injury lawsuit is generally 2 years after the cause of action accrues. Wrongful death actions are also subject to a two-year limitations period.

Governing statute: NRS 11.190(4)(e). It provides a two-year period for actions seeking damages for personal injury or death caused by another’s wrongful act or neglect. Caveat: The cited official statute does not itself establish a general discovery rule for all latent or hidden injuries; accrual and tolling can depend on the particular claim.

Medical malpractice claims in Nevada have their own deadline: Whichever occurs first: 3 years from date of injury or 2 years from discovery or when the injury reasonably should have been discovered (for injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2023).

NRS 41A.097. The two-year discovery window applies to injuries or wrongful deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2023. For injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2002, and before October 1, 2023, the discovery window was 1 year. Tolling is possible while the provider conceals a relevant act, error or omission.

Wrongful death claims in Nevada: 2 years from date of death.

NRS 11.190(4)(e).

If a government entity is involved, Nevada provides a claim-filing procedure: A tort claim against the State or a political subdivision must be filed within 2 years after the cause of action accrues.

NRS 41.036. A claim against the State is filed with the Attorney General, while a claim against a political subdivision is filed with its governing body. Filing this claim is not generally a condition precedent to suing the government entity under NRS 41.031, although NRS 41.039 imposes a claim-filing prerequisite before suing certain political-subdivision officers, employees or immune contractors.

Nevada follows: Modified comparative negligence: plaintiff may recover only if fault ≤ 50%; recovery reduced by plaintiff’s percentage; barred if > 50% (NRS 41.141). If plaintiff’s fault exceeds 50%, no recovery; at exactly 50%, recovery is reduced by 50%. Joint and several liability is limited to specified categories.

Damage caps in Nevada: For medical malpractice, noneconomic damages are capped; in 2026 the cap is $590,000. The cap increases by $80,000 each January 1 from 2024 through 2028, when it reaches $750,000. (NRS 41A.035)