If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Summerlin, the first weeks decide a lot: which agency wrote the report, whether a public agency shares the blame, and which deadlines are already running. This page explains how those pieces work in Summerlin specifically, and how our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Summerlin personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles Summerlin car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases, and the first consultation is free.
Getting your Summerlin collision report
Summerlin is not a separate city. According to the City of Las Vegas, the Summerlin North and West districts are in the city’s Ward 2, while Clark County describes Summerlin South as an unincorporated town administered by the county. Either way, police services on both sides of that line are provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which its department history says is responsible for all police services within the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated areas of Clark County.
The LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau accepts requests for traffic collision reports online, in person or by U.S. mail. It asks you to allow up to 10 business days after a report is filed, and as of July 1, 2026 the fee is $13.00 per traffic collision report. You will need valid photo ID, and an attorney requesting a report for a client needs a signed, notarized letter of authorization.
If the Nevada Highway Patrol investigated the crash, its report is requested through the NHP crash report request page using the NHP crash number, the last name of a person involved and the crash date. NHP charges $10 per report and says reports are available 7 to 14 days after the crash. Its Southern Command office is at 6830 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, (702) 668-4100.
Major roads in Summerlin
The City of Las Vegas Mobility Master Plan (draft final report, 2016) lists Summerlin Parkway, Charleston Boulevard, Sahara Avenue, Lake Mead Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue as the major roadways carrying trips from the west side of the city. It describes Charleston Boulevard as connecting the western and eastern edges of the city, passing Summerlin Town Centre, Boca Park and the College of Southern Nevada, and its project list includes Summerlin Parkway traffic safety and capacity improvements.
Nevada’s Office of Traffic Safety reports 235 traffic deaths in Clark County in 2025, down from 296 in 2024, in its statewide fatal crash report. The report notes that these figures are not final until the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) release.
When the City of Las Vegas, Clark County or another public agency may be responsible
- City of Las Vegas streets and sidewalks: the City Attorney’s Office page links to an online “File A Notice Of Claim” form. The office is at 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101, and its Civil Division can be reached at (702) 229-6629.
Whichever agency is involved, the claim deadline below applies, so it is worth sorting out the right agency early.
Courts serving Summerlin
In Clark County, the Eighth Judicial District Court’s Civil Counter is on the third floor of the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, in downtown Las Vegas, and the Clerk of the Court accepts electronic filing through Odyssey File & Serve. Under NRS 4.370, Nevada justice courts hear injury and property damage cases where the damage claimed does not exceed $15,000. If your case goes to court, we handle where and how it is filed.
Cases we handle for people hurt in Summerlin
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Summerlin in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Summerlin injury claim can cover
A personal injury claim can seek money for losses such as medical expenses, lost earnings, damage to your vehicle or other property, and pain and suffering. What a particular claim is worth depends on the injuries, the evidence and the insurance available, so we review each case individually and never promise a result.
How a Summerlin personal injury case usually moves
- Free consultation. You tell us what happened and we explain your options. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
- Investigation. We gather the collision or incident report described above, photos, witness information and your medical records.
- Claim and negotiation. We present the claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Government claim if needed. If the City of Las Vegas, Clark County or another public agency may share responsibility, we prepare and file the claim within Nevada’s two-year deadline.
- Lawsuit if needed. If the case does not settle, we file a lawsuit in the proper Nevada court and keep pushing toward trial.
Deadlines and fault rules that apply to Nevada injury claims
- Two years to file a lawsuit. Nevada generally allows two years to bring an action for injuries to a person or for a death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (NRS 11.190(4)(e)).
- Two years for claims against a local government. A tort claim against a Nevada political subdivision, such as a city or county, must be filed with its governing body within two years after the cause of action accrues (NRS 41.036). Filing that claim is not a condition precedent to bringing a lawsuit, but the lawsuit itself is still subject to the two-year limit. Damages in these cases are generally capped at $200,000 per claimant, and punitive damages are not allowed (NRS 41.035).
- Partly at fault does not automatically mean no recovery. Under Nevada’s comparative negligence rule, your own negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the parties you are suing (NRS 41.141). The jury finds the total damages and the percentage of negligence attributable to each party.
Summerlin personal injury FAQ
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Summerlin?
B&D Law Group, APLC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Summerlin?
Nevada generally allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). A tort claim against a city, county or other political subdivision must be filed with its governing body within two years after the cause of action accrues (NRS 41.036).
What if I was partly at fault for the Summerlin accident?
Nevada uses comparative negligence. Your own negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the parties you are suing (NRS 41.141).
Can I make a claim against the City of Las Vegas or Clark County?
Yes. Nevada requires a tort claim against a political subdivision to be filed with its governing body within two years (NRS 41.036), although filing that claim is not a condition precedent to a lawsuit. Damages are generally capped at $200,000 per claimant with no punitive damages (NRS 41.035). The section above explains how to file a claim with the City of Las Vegas; for Summerlin South, the claim goes to Clark County.
Where do I get my Summerlin accident report?
The “Getting your Summerlin collision report” section above lists the agencies that handle crashes in Summerlin and how to request a copy.
Nearby areas we serve
We also represent injured people in communities near Summerlin:
- Henderson personal injury attorneys
- North Las Vegas personal injury attorneys
- Our Las Vegas office
- Nevada personal injury attorneys
- All areas we serve
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Summerlin from our Las Vegas office at 5135 Camino Al Norte, Suite 262, North Las Vegas. The consultation is free, and we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call (888) 977-2238 or send us your case details.
Attorney advertising. This page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Agency procedures, fees and data on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.