Accidents we take enquiries about
Every case is different, but most enquiries we receive fall into a handful of categories. Each guide below explains how that type of claim works in Nevada, what evidence matters and the mistakes people make in the first few days.
Car Accidents
Rear-end, T-bone and freeway crashes on Las Vegas roads, from the Spaghetti Bowl to the 215.
Car injury guide →Slip and Fall Injuries
Falls in casinos, hotels, stores and apartment complexes, and how Nevada premises liability works.
Slip injury guide →Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks and delivery vans on I-15 and US-95, with federal safety rules and multiple insurers.
Truck injury guide →Motorcycle Accidents
Rider injuries, helmet and lane rules in Nevada, and how bias against riders gets handled.
Motorcycle injury guide →Uber and Lyft Accidents
Passengers, drivers and other motorists hurt in rideshare crashes, and which policy pays.
Uber injury guide →Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
People on foot or bike hit by drivers on the Strip, Boulder Highway and neighborhood streets.
Pedestrian injury guide →Dog Bite Injuries
Bites in neighborhoods, apartment complexes and parks, and how Nevada handles owner responsibility.
Dog injury guide →How a free case review works
Tell us what happened
Use the short form or call Alex at (725) 212-4114. A date, the type of accident and your injuries are enough to start.
Your enquiry is reviewed
We check the basics, such as where it happened and the timing, so it reaches an attorney who handles that kind of case.
An independent attorney may call
A Nevada-licensed attorney decides whether they can help and contacts you directly, usually by phone.
You decide
A first consultation is free. You choose whether to hire anyone, and you can stop at any point.
We are not a law firm and we do not give legal advice. Our how it works page explains exactly what happens to your information, and the frequently asked questions cover cost, deadlines and recorded statements.
The Nevada rules that shape almost every claim
Two years to file a lawsuit
Most personal injury lawsuits in Nevada must be filed within two years of the injury (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). That sounds like a long time, but evidence such as surveillance video, vehicle data and witness memories fades in days or weeks, and building a claim takes time. Starting early keeps options open.
Shared fault reduces, but rarely ends, a claim
Nevada follows modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). If you were 50% or less responsible, you can recover damages reduced by your share; only when you were more at fault than the other side is recovery barred. Insurers frequently argue fault percentages early, before the evidence is in, which is why people seek advice before giving statements.
Insurance minimums are low
Nevada drivers only have to carry $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $20,000 for property (NRS 485.185). A serious injury can exceed that quickly, which makes your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage important. The full picture is in our Nevada accident guide.
What to do in the first 72 hours
At the scene
Call 911 if anyone is hurt and ask for the police event number. Photograph vehicles, the road, signals, hazards and injuries. Collect witness names and phone numbers, and get the other driver's insurance card. At a resort or store, report the incident to security and ask for the report number.
In the days after
See a doctor promptly, even if you feel fine; adrenaline hides injuries and gaps in treatment are used against claims. Ask any business with cameras to preserve video. If police did not investigate an injury crash or damage over $750, file the DMV's SR-1 report within 10 days. Avoid posting about the accident online.
With insurance companies
Report the claim, but think twice before giving a recorded statement to the other side's insurer or signing releases. Early offers often come before anyone knows the full cost of treatment. Specific situations, such as Uber and Lyft crashes or commercial truck crashes, involve additional insurers and rules.
Where in the valley we take enquiries
We take enquiries from across Clark County. Some areas have their own patterns: visitor and resort cases around the Strip and Paradise, neighborhood and arterial crashes in Henderson, and freight traffic near the I-15 in North Las Vegas. Wherever it happened, the Nevada rules above apply.
Visitors are welcome too
If you were hurt while visiting and have already gone home, a Nevada claim can usually move forward remotely. Keep receipts, medical records and photos together, and keep the two-year deadline in mind.