Slip & Fall Injury Litigation – Las Vegas
Las Vegas Slip and Fall Lawyer | Nevada Premises Liability Attorney
Slip and fall accidents cause serious injuries across Las Vegas properties, from Summerlin shopping centers to Downtown casinos. Property owners must maintain safe conditions under the Nevada premises liability law. When negligence causes your fall, you deserve compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain. We represent slip-and-fall victims throughout Clark County. Dangerous conditions such as wet floors, broken pavement, and poor lighting pose hazards on Las Vegas Boulevard properties, Henderson retail centers, and Paradise complexes. Property owners are aware of these risks but fail to address them. Nevada law holds negligent property owners accountable. Our slip-and-fall attorneys investigate your accident, gather evidence, and prove the owner’s negligence. We handle insurance negotiations while you recover. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
What qualifies as a slip and fall case in Las Vegas?
A slip and fall case qualifies when a property owner’s negligence causes your injury on their premises. Valid claims require four elements: the owner owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty through unsafe conditions, the breach directly caused your fall, and you suffered measurable damages. Common qualifying conditions include wet floors without warnings, broken pavement, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces. Nevada Revised Statutes 41.141 establishes comparative negligence standards. Property owners must regularly inspect their premises and fix hazards. Cases succeed when you prove the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. Documentation, including photos, incident reports, and medical records, strengthens your claim. Most slip-and-fall cases settle before trial through negotiation.
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Can Property Owners Blame Me for My Slip and Fall?
Nevada follows comparative negligence under NRS 41.141, allowing property owners to assign blame to victims for slip-and-fall injuries. Owners claim you were distracted, wore inappropriate shoes, or ignored warning signs. They reduce your compensation by your fault percentage. If you’re 51% responsible, you recover nothing. Insurance adjusters aggressively pursue this defense strategy to minimize payouts and protect their clients.
Spring Valley casinos and Henderson retail properties frequently use this defense. They argue you should have seen the hazard or taken a different path. Defense lawyers review surveillance footage looking for any behavior to blame you. They claim warning signs were visible even when they weren’t. Property owners hire experts who testify about your supposed carelessness.
We counter these arguments by proving the property hazard caused your fall regardless of your actions. Our attorneys gather evidence showing the danger was hidden, unmarked, or unavoidable. We demonstrate that the owner’s negligence created the unsafe condition.
When Do Slip and Fall Symptoms Appear?
Slip-and-fall symptoms often appear 24-72 hours after the incident, as adrenaline masks pain. Soft tissue injuries, concussions, and internal bleeding develop gradually. Back pain, headaches, and joint stiffness worsen over days. Document your fall immediately, even without an obvious injury. Seek medical evaluation within 24 hours. Delayed treatment lets insurance companies claim your injuries came from another source, weakening your case significantly. UMC and Sunrise Hospital emergency departments treat delayed slip-and-fall symptoms throughout Las Vegas. Brain injuries from falls may not show symptoms for several days. Spinal damage can worsen without immediate diagnosis. Early medical records connect your injuries directly to the fall, preventing insurance disputes later.
How Does Comparative Negligence Affect My Slip and Fall Case?
Comparative negligence in Nevada slip-and-fall cases apportions fault between injured victims and property owners under NRS 41.141. Courts assign each party a percentage of responsibility. Your compensation decreases by your fault percentage. If you’re 20% at fault for a $100,000 claim, you receive $80,000. Being 51% or more responsible eliminates recovery entirely. Property owners use this defense to reduce their liability and insurance payouts. Regional Justice Center juries in Las Vegas frequently apply comparative negligence principles. Insurance companies investigate your actions before, during, and after the fall. They analyze whether you were using your phone, carrying items that blocked your view, or walking in restricted areas. Our attorneys challenge unfair fault assignments by showing the property hazard was the primary cause of your injuries.
What Should I Document After a Slip and Fall?
Document your slip-and-fall immediately after the incident occurs. Evidence disappears quickly when properties fix hazards or clean up dangerous conditions. Las Vegas Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard properties experience high slip-and-fall incident rates, with proof vanishing within hours. Nevada’s two-year statute of limitations under NRS 11.190 requires prompt action, but strong documentation from day one protects your claim. Thorough evidence collection proves property owner negligence and counters their defenses.
Photograph the Hazard and Scene
Take photos of the hazard that caused your fall from multiple angles. Capture wet floors, broken pavement, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces. Photograph warning signs or their absence. Document surrounding conditions, including weather if outdoors. Record the exact location and time. Video the area showing how others navigate the same hazard. Properties often repair defects within hours, destroying proof of negligence.
Collect Witness Information
Request contact information from everyone who saw your fall before leaving the scene. Witnesses confirm the dangerous condition existed and how your accident happened. Property owners claim hazards weren’t present, or you caused your own fall. Independent witnesses counter these defenses. Ask witnesses to describe what they saw in writing if possible. Security guards, employees, and customers provide credible testimony supporting your claim.
Preserve Physical Evidence
Keep the clothing and shoes you wore during your fall as evidence. Bloodstains, tears, and damage indicate the severity of injury. Shoe treads show you wore appropriate footwear, countering owner defenses. Save any items you carried that were damaged. Request incident reports from property management immediately. These reports document the owner’s knowledge of your accident. Medical records from UMC or Sunrise Hospital establish injury causation and treatment needs.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Slip and Fall?
Hiring a lawyer for slip-and-fall cases significantly increases settlement amounts compared to handling claims on your own. Attorneys investigate liability, gather evidence, and counter comparative negligence defenses that property owners use to reduce payouts. We handle insurance negotiations while you recover. Most cases settle without trial. Lawyers work on contingency, collecting fees only when you win. Property owners and insurers offer low settlements to unrepresented victims. Insurance adjusters pressure injured people to accept quick settlements before they fully understand the severity of their injuries.
We serve slip-and-fall victims from Paradise to North Las Vegas with experienced premises liability representation. Our attorneys prove owner negligence through investigation of property conditions and maintenance records. We document all damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain from your injuries. Property owners have legal teams defending their interests immediately. You need equal representation. We counter their comparative negligence arguments and fight for fair compensation throughout Clark County.
Common Questions
What damages can I recover in a Las Vegas slip and fall case?
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Nevada law allows recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment costs, pain and suffering, and permanent disability. Serious falls causing spinal injuries or traumatic brain damage result in higher settlements. Our attorneys document all damages to maximize your compensation throughout Clark County.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Nevada?
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Nevada Revised Statutes 11.190 requires filing within two years of your fall date. Missing this deadline eliminates your right to compensation. Some cases require shorter notice periods for government properties. Contact our Las Vegas office immediately to protect your claim and preserve evidence.
Do Henderson property owners have different liability standards?
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No, Henderson properties follow the same Nevada premises liability laws as Las Vegas locations. Commercial properties, residential buildings, and government facilities all must maintain safe conditions under NRS 41.141. Your case depends on proving negligence regardless of city boundaries within Clark County.
What if I fell at a Summerlin shopping center?
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Summerlin retail properties must maintain safe walkways, adequate lighting, and clear hazard warnings. Mall owners, individual stores, and maintenance companies may share liability. Our attorneys identify all responsible parties to maximize your recovery. Nevada law requires property owners to regularly inspect and repair dangerous conditions.