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Nevada pairs 50% modified comparative fault with statutory med-mal caps and the Business Court Program that handles complex commercial cases on a special docket. Whether your matter is in Clark (Las Vegas), Washoe (Reno), or rural counties, local court culture matters.

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Two years from the date of injury under NRS § 11.190(4)(e) for most negligence claims. Claims against governmental entities require a Notice of Claim under NRS § 41.036. Medical malpractice has its own 1-year SOL from discovery, 3-year statute of repose under NRS § 41A.097.
Yes — NRS § 41A.035 caps non-economic damages in medical-malpractice cases at $350,000 per plaintiff. Economic damages aren’t capped. The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the caps in Tam v. Eighth Judicial District Court (2015). An affidavit of merit under NRS § 41A.071 is required at the time of filing.
Under NRS § 41.141, you can recover only if your fault is less than 50%. At exactly 50% or above, you recover nothing — slightly stricter than the 51% bar in most modified-comparative states. The jury assigns percentages to each party, and your damages are reduced by your share.
Clark and Washoe counties have Business Court Programs that handle complex commercial cases — corporate disputes, securities, business torts, and high-stakes contract matters. Judges are designated specialists, and cases follow specific procedural rules optimized for commercial disputes. The programs make Nevada an alternative forum to Delaware for some business litigation.
Nevada workers’ comp under NRS § 616A-D runs through the Division of Industrial Relations. You report the injury within 7 days, file Form C-4, attend mediation, and proceed to a hearing before an Appeals Officer if not resolved. Income benefits are 66 2/3% of average monthly wage up to a state maximum. Most employers carry private comp insurance or qualify as self-insured.

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