Have you suffered catastrophic harm as a result of someone else’s fault? You can seek justice and claim financial compensation to help you manage your injury and its direct and indirect effects on your life. However, there is a time limit to filing a catastrophic personal injury claim in Nevada.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nevada state law is clear about how and when catastrophic personal injury claims should be filed. But the process can be confusing for people without a legal background. Fortunately, we can help you get justice and compensation for your injuries and damages. Our lawyers are talented, experienced, and ready to help.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A catastrophic personal injury is an injury that is so severe that it results in long-term debilitation and disability. Some of the common types of catastrophic personal injuries include:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most catastrophic\u00a0 injuries<\/a> result from accidents of varying nature, including road and workplace accidents. Additionally, most of these injuries are either long-term or permanent and require continuous medical care to treat or manage. Unfortunately, such accidents limit a person’s ability to work while also increasing their financial needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n For most personal injury claims, Nevada provides victims with two years <\/b>to file a claim under its statute of limitations in NRS \u00a7 11.190<\/a>. However, not all personal injury cases are the same, and some cases have longer time periods. Examples include:<\/p>\n Catastrophic injuries can occur in numerous circumstances, including situations of product liability, construction defects, and medical malpractice, among others.<\/p>\n Yes, there are certain exemptions to Nevada’s statute of limitations for catastrophic personal injury claims. Here is an overview of some of the circumstances and situations that may warrant an exemption:\u00a0<\/p>\n It is also worth noting that the two-year period doesn’t begin until you realize that you are injured. This means that you can file the claim ten years later, but only as long as you found out about the injury within the last two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yes, you can still sue for compensation if you are partly to blame for the circumstances leading up to the accident. However, this depends on the extent of your fault, and it has implications for the amount awarded as compensation.\u00a0<\/p>\nNevada\u2019s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries<\/h2>\n
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Are There Exemptions to Nevada’s Statute of Limitations?<\/h2>\n
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Can I Still Sue If I Am Partly to Blame for the Accident?<\/h2>\n