Las Vegas personal injury lawyers for crashes on the Strip, I-15 and US-95 and the streets of Clark County, falls in hotels and casinos, and the insurance disputes that follow. Free consultation, and two years to file in Nevada.
Request a Free ConsultationGallagher & Lipshutz represents people injured in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and throughout Clark County. Las Vegas produces injury claims that other cities do not: rear-end and intersection crashes on I-15, US-95 and the valley's wide surface streets, pedestrians hit on the Strip and in casino driveways, rideshare crashes at the airport and the resorts, motorcycle crashes on Boulder Highway, and falls in hotels, casinos and parking garages. Many of the people hurt are visitors who go home to another state with a Nevada claim, and many of the drivers who hurt them carry only Nevada's minimum insurance. We handle Nevada injury claims involving crashes, falls, dog bites, dangerous property, and other events caused by careless conduct. These cases often involve medical bills, missed work, pain, future care, insurance disputes, and the way an injury changes daily life. The firm offers free consultations so an injured person can understand the claim before giving a recorded statement about what happened and the injuries, signing a release, or accepting an early settlement.
Most Nevada injury claims come down to a few practical questions. Who was at fault? Did the crash, fall, dog bite, or other event cause the injury? What did the injury cost? What insurance is available? How much time is left before the filing deadline? Nevada generally gives an injured person two years to file a lawsuit for an injury or wrongful death caused by someone else's wrongful act or neglect, but some cases have special rules. See Nevada's two-year injury filing deadline, NRS 11.190(4)(e).
Our approach is direct and evidence focused. We review fault, injury proof, insurance coverage, medical treatment, future care, and the filing deadline before the insurance company has a chance to turn gaps in the record into arguments against you. In a serious case, that work can include scene photographs, police or incident reports, medical records, wage records, witness information, video, vehicle data, policy review, and expert analysis. The goal is to identify the real disputes early and build the claim around proof, not assumptions.
Nevada uses a fault sharing rule called comparative negligence. An injured person can still recover money if partly at fault, as long as the person's share of fault is not greater than the fault of the person or people being sued. If the injured person is 50 percent or less at fault, the money recovered is reduced by that percentage. If the injured person is more than 50 percent at fault, Nevada's comparative fault rule can prevent recovery. See Nevada's comparative fault rule, NRS 41.141.
If a jury says your damages are $100,000 and you were 20 percent at fault, the award is reduced to $80,000. Insurance companies understand that math, so they often try to shift blame onto the injured person to reduce what they pay. In car, motorcycle, pedestrian, and fall cases, they may say the injured person was speeding, was distracted, wore the wrong gear, crossed in the wrong place, waited too long to get treatment, or claimed injuries from another cause. Good evidence shows what happened before the insurance company writes its own version of the story.
Useful proof can include photos, videos, police reports, incident reports, witness names, medical records, repair records, and timeline evidence. Comparative fault is not just a trial issue; it affects settlement value because every percentage of fault assigned to the injured person can reduce the amount the insurance company offers. A claim should be prepared with those blame arguments in mind from the beginning.
For most Nevada personal injury cases, the general lawsuit deadline is two years from the injury. For wrongful death, the deadline is generally two years from the death. These rules come from Nevada's injury and wrongful death filing deadline, NRS 11.190(4)(e), and Nevada's wrongful death statute, NRS 41.085.
Some claims require special review, including cases involving a government vehicle, a city or county employee, a public bus, medical professional negligence, a child, delayed discovery of an injury, or a death. Waiting can also weaken a case before any deadline expires because vehicles get repaired, video gets erased, witnesses move, and memories fade. For a fuller deadline discussion, see our Nevada personal injury statute of limitations page.
Personal injury damages usually fall into two groups. Economic damages are the money losses that can often be proved with records, such as medical bills, future medical care, missed paychecks, the money you can no longer earn in the future, out of pocket costs, and property damage. Human losses include pain, anxiety, loss of sleep, physical limits, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of normal life. Both categories require proof, and both should be evaluated before a case is settled.
Nevada does not have one single limit that applies to all injury cases. Some types of cases have special rules. For example, medical professional negligence cases, often called medical malpractice cases, have a special limit on non economic damages such as pain and suffering. See Nevada's medical professional negligence damages limit, NRS 41A.035. Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and fall cases are different from medical malpractice cases, so the damages analysis depends on the type of claim.
Useful proof can include medical records, billing records, wage records, disability notes, photos, repair estimates, prescription records, and testimony from people who saw how the injury changed your daily life. In a serious case, doctors, life care planners, job experts, or economists may be needed to explain future medical care, work limits, and long term losses. A settlement should account for the medical picture as it exists now and the treatment doctors reasonably expect later.
A Nevada injury claim usually starts with a free consultation and evidence review. Our personal injury claim lawyers look at who may be at fault, the insurance coverage that applies, the police or incident reports, the photographs and witnesses, and the medical treatment so far. Some evidence has to be gathered quickly. In a crash case, that may include vehicle photos, 911 records, body camera footage, dash camera footage, nearby business video, repair records, and insurance information. Our guides explain how to get your Las Vegas crash report and how to get traffic camera footage after a Las Vegas crash.
From the first call, our Las Vegas accident claim lawyers handle the claim: the report, the calls from the insurance carriers about your injury claim, the medical records as treatment goes on, and the deadlines. The property damage adjuster may still contact you directly to schedule an estimate or photos of the car. The injury claim is not settled until treatment has gone far enough to show what the injury is. A claim settled while the injuries are still developing cannot be reopened.
After the facts and medical picture are clearer, many cases move to the demand stage, where we send a demand package with records explaining who was at fault, how the injury happened, what treatment was needed, what money was lost, and why the claim should settle. The insurance company may accept, reject, or make a low offer. If settlement does not make sense, the next step is a lawsuit.
A lawsuit does not automatically mean the case will go to trial; it means the claim has moved into court because the dispute could not be resolved fairly before filing. The court process may include written discovery, which is written questions and document requests, depositions, which are sworn question and answer sessions, subpoenas, which are court backed requests for records or witnesses, expert review, and trial preparation. Many cases still settle during that process, but we do the work as though the case will be tried.
The first days after a crash decide most of the claim, and the questions are the same in almost every case: how to get the police report, whose insurance to call, what to do when the driver left, and where the video is. We wrote a short guide for each one. How to get your car crash report in Las Vegas covers each police department's process and cost. Someone hit my car: whose insurance do I call? explains how to find the other driver's policy and what to tell your own insurer. Hit and run in Las Vegas: how to report it and what happens next covers the police report, the DMV, and uninsured motorist coverage. How to get traffic camera footage after a Las Vegas crash explains which cameras record, which do not, and how fast the video disappears. Each guide is also available in Spanish. If a driver hit you and left, our Las Vegas hit and run accident lawyers page explains what we do to find the driver and get your injuries paid for. If you were on a bicycle, our Las Vegas bicycle accident lawyers page covers the three-foot rule and the coverage riders have. If someone you love was killed, our Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers page explains who can bring the claim and what we do first.
Two rules apply to every Nevada injury claim, whatever kind of crash it was: the two-year filing deadline explained on our Nevada personal injury statute of limitations page, and the comparative fault rule described above, which is why the evidence in those guides carries so much weight.
Rear-end and intersection crashes on I-15, US-95 and the valley's surface streets, parking lot crashes at casinos and shopping centers, fault disputes, and claims against uninsured and underinsured drivers.
Semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes on I-15 and US-95, and the trucking company, driver and insurer liability rules that apply to commercial vehicles.
FedEx, UPS and Amazon delivery truck and van crashes, and garbage, dump, cement, tanker and tow truck crashes: who the real employer is and what coverage sits behind the driver.
Crashes as an Uber or Lyft passenger or in a car hit by a rideshare driver, and which of the rideshare company's insurance tiers, including the $1 million active-trip policy, applies to your claim.
Left-turn and lane-change crashes, rider bias by insurance companies, Nevada's helmet and lane-splitting rules, and the motorcycle policy's own uninsured motorist coverage when the driver had too little insurance.
Pedestrians hit on the Strip, in crosswalks, in casino driveways and valet areas, and in parking lots, including hit-and-run crashes where the driver's insurance is unknown and your own coverage pays.
Cyclists hit by drivers in bike lanes, at driveways and on the Red Rock loop, Nevada's three-foot passing rule, e-bike and scooter crashes, and the coverage most riders do not know they have.
Crashes caused by drunk and drugged drivers, how the criminal case affects the injury claim, punitive damages, and the Nevada Victims of Crime Program.
Drivers who left the scene: finding the car through plates, cameras and witnesses, and your own uninsured motorist coverage when the driver is never found.
Families who lost someone in a crash: who can file under Nevada law, what the heirs and the estate can recover, and the two-year deadline.
Crashes on Boulder Highway, the 215 and Eastern, the Henderson Police report process, Henderson's hospitals and courts, and claims against the City of Henderson.
Crashes on the 215, Summerlin Parkway and Charleston, the LVMPD report, gated-community and Downtown Summerlin cameras, and injuries to Sun City residents.
Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. If you’ve been injured due to negligence, we will help you hold them accountable and recover damages.
Injured by a faulty product? We will fight against large corporations to help you pursue compensation for your injuries.
Animal attacks can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. We are here to help you seek justice and compensation for your suffering.
Victims of assault deserve justice. Your case will be handled with care and determination, ensuring you receive the support and compensation you need.
Injuries to children are especially tragic. We are committed to fighting for your child’s rights and pursuing compensation they may be entitled to recover.
Kathleen was with us every step of the way. She personally reached out to my mother, checked in regularly on her recovery, and ensured she was receiving the care she needed. My mother also had a language barrier and Kathleen made certain that it never stood in the way of her understanding the process.
When it comes to lawyers Kathleen is the absolute best of the best. She’ll fight tooth and nail for you to get you the best possible settlement! She’s an overachiever and does not leave out any details!! She’s one of the smartest people I know and I’m so happy I had her to represent me.
I couldn’t have been more happier with her and her office’s work on my case! Everything was completed in an extremely timely matter, communication was always instant, and her team always kept me updated on my case.
I can’t recommend Kathleen highly enough. She represented my friend after a slip and fall at a casino, and from day one she truly cared about her as a person, not just as another case. Because my friend is elderly, time was especially important, and Kathleen worked diligently to get the case settled quickly.
This law firm exceeded my expectations. From the initial consultation to the final outcome, they were responsive, transparent, and truly dedicated to my case. Their expertise and professionalism gave me confidence during a stressful time.
Kathleen and her team have been so great to me. They answered and explained all of the questions that I initially had. They also made sure to follow-up whenever I had any additional questions, as well as keep me updated whenever something new happened to my case.
I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney to take on my case. This was my first accident and I remember feeling anxious about the whole thing, but the moment I sat down with Kathleen on my initial visit, I knew I was in great hands. She made sure I was in care with a provider the same week!
This is the second time I’ve had Kathleen as my lawyer. I’m so happy with her and the team, especially Katherine and Betsy. They kept me fully updated and responded quickly to every question. They did an outstanding job navigating a tricky situation and secured a great settlement.
At first I must admit I was a little stressed about going through the legal system and this whole process- yet- Both Kathleen and Jeremy were very helpful during every step of my case. Would definitely recommend
I want to sincerely thank my attorney Kathleen Gallagher and her entire staff for their outstanding support and professionalism. From start to finish, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping me through the process. They took the time to explain everything clearly and always made me feel like a priority.
There is no honest one size answer. Case value depends on fault, injury severity, medical care, future treatment, missed work, long term limits, available insurance, and how well the evidence connects the injury to the event. A broken bone case, a spine surgery case, and a soft tissue case can look very different even if all three came from a crash.
You may still have a claim if your share of fault is not greater than the fault of the person or people you are suing. Nevada's comparative fault rule reduces the money recovered by your fault percentage and can prevent recovery if you are more than 50 percent at fault. See Nevada's comparative fault rule, NRS 41.141.
A claim with the insurance company can be made right away, and the lawsuit that backs it up must be filed within two years of the injury in most Nevada cases. Wrongful death claims are generally filed within two years of the death. Special facts can change the analysis, so the safest move is to confirm the deadline early. See Nevada's general injury filing deadline, NRS 11.190(4)(e).
A claim can be filed with an insurance company without one, and people with a property damage claim and no injury often do that. Once someone is hurt, the claim turns on fault evidence, medical proof and the coverage that applies, and the insurance company's adjusters work those claims every day. Our personal injury claims lawyers handle the claim from the first call, and the consultation is free.
You should report the claim, but be careful with recorded statements, broad medical authorizations, and quick settlement papers. A recorded statement about your version of what happened and your injuries can be used later to blame you or downplay the injury. A release can close the claim before the full medical picture is known.
Nevada drivers must carry at least $25,000 of injury coverage for each person hurt in a crash, up to a total of $50,000 per accident, plus $20,000 for property damage. If three people are injured in one crash, they share the $50,000, with no more than $25,000 going to any one person, which is often far too little for a serious injury. See Nevada's minimum car insurance statute, NRS 485.185, and the Nevada Division of Insurance summary.
Gallagher & Lipshutz offers free consultations for Nevada injury claims. A consultation helps identify the basic facts, the insurance, the deadline, and the next steps. It also helps you avoid giving away information or signing papers before you understand the claim.
Gallagher & Lipshutz represents injury victims in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and throughout Clark County. For a free consultation, call (702) 381-3770 or contact Gallagher & Lipshutz. The sooner evidence is gathered and saved, the easier it is to deal with fault disputes, insurance limits, and filing deadlines.