If you were injured in a car crash, a fall or another accident in Nevada, Nevada law decides how long you have to act, how fault is shared and what happens when a public agency is involved, and those rules differ from California’s. This page explains the Nevada rules, how to get a crash report, where Clark County cases are filed, and how our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys can help.
Looking for a Nevada personal injury lawyer? B&D Law Group, APLC handles car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and premises injury cases from our Las Vegas office, and the first consultation is free.
Nevada areas we serve
Our Las Vegas office takes personal injury cases across Clark County. These pages explain how reports, claims and courts work in each community:
- Las Vegas personal injury attorneys
- Henderson personal injury attorneys
- North Las Vegas personal injury attorneys
- Summerlin personal injury attorneys
Injured somewhere else in Nevada? Tell us what happened and an attorney will review your case at no cost.
Getting a Nevada crash report
Which agency has your report depends on who responded to the crash. City police departments such as Henderson and North Las Vegas handle crashes inside their city limits, and our city pages above explain how to request those reports.
In the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County, police services 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.
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.
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.
Where Clark County injury cases are filed
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 Nevada
Our personal injury attorneys represent people injured in Nevada in cases including:
You can also read about our past case results and what clients say about working with us.
What a Nevada 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 Nevada 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 crash or incident report, 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 a city, county or other 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.
Nevada personal injury FAQ
How much does a Nevada personal injury lawyer cost?
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 Nevada?
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 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 a Nevada city or 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). Our city pages explain who to contact in each city.
Is Nevada law different from California law for injury claims?
Yes. One key difference is fault: California uses pure comparative fault, while under Nevada’s rule your own negligence bars recovery if it was greater than the negligence of the parties you are suing (NRS 41.141). Claims against public agencies also follow different deadlines.
Talk to a B&D Law Group attorney
B&D Law Group, APLC represents people hurt in Nevada 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. You can also see all areas we serve.
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