Nevada at a glance
Nevada allows two years to sue for injuries to or death of a person.[1] A plaintiff whose negligence is greater than the defendants’ cannot recover.[2] Tort awards against the state and political subdivisions are generally limited to $200,000 per claimant.[3] Drivers must carry at least $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury coverage.[4]
Filing deadlines
NRS 11.190(4)(e)
Within 2 years: … Except as otherwise provided in NRS 11.215 or 11.217, an action to recover damages for injuries to a person or for the death of a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
Source: [1]
In plain English, most injury and death lawsuits in Nevada must be filed within two years.[1]
Shared fault
NRS 41.141(1)
the comparative negligence of the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s decedent does not bar a recovery if that negligence was not greater than the negligence or gross negligence of the parties to the action against whom recovery is sought.
Source: [2]
This is modified comparative fault, often called the 51% bar. An injured person who is 50% or less at fault can recover damages reduced by their share; one who is more at fault than the parties the statute compares them to cannot recover.
Damage caps
Government defendants: NRS 41.035
An award for damages in an action sounding in tort brought under NRS 41.031 or against a present or former officer or employee of the State or any political subdivision … may not exceed the sum of $200,000, exclusive of interest computed from the date of judgment, to or for the benefit of any claimant.
Source: [3]
Auto insurance requirements
The Nevada Division of Insurance states that under NRS 485.185 “the required amount of liability coverage must not be less than $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000 — bodily injury per person / bodily injury per accident / property damage per accident.”[4] Nevada is not one of the no-fault states.[5]
What this page does not cover
This page covers the main deadlines, fault rule, damage limits and auto insurance requirements. Statutes also contain exceptions, such as rules for minors, people who are incapacitated and claims discovered later, and special rules apply to medical malpractice and workers’ compensation. Always read the full statute at the official source linked below.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a head injury lawsuit in Nevada?
In plain English, most injury and death lawsuits in Nevada must be filed within two years.[1]
This page provides general information about the law from the sources listed below. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time. See our legal disclaimer.
Sources
- NRS 11.190. Nevada Legislature. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-011.html
- NRS 41.141. Public.Law. https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_41.141
- NRS 41.035. Nevada Legislature. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041.html
- Nevada Division of Insurance. “TNC and Insurance FAQ.” https://doi.nv.gov/Consumers/TNC_and_Insurance_FAQ/
- Insurance Information Institute. “Background on: No-fault auto insurance.” https://www.iii.org/article/background-on-no-fault-auto-insurance
Sources last checked: October 11, 2026
