Wrongful Death Case Review in Las Vegas

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What Do Attorneys Examine in Nevada Wrongful Death Case Reviews?

Attorneys examine six essential elements under Nevada law during your free wrongful death case review. We verify the duty of care owed to your loved one, breach through negligence or wrongful acts, causation linking the breach to death, damages to surviving family members, legal standing under NRS 41.085, and statute of limitations compliance under NRS 11.190. Each element must exist for your claim to succeed in the Clark County District Court. We review accident reports, medical records, and witness statements to confirm every required element.

How Do We Assess Comparative Negligence in Your Wrongful Death Claim?

We assess comparative negligence by evaluating whether your loved one contributed to the accident under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule. Nevada follows a 51% bar under NRS 41.141. If your loved one was more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover compensation. If your loved one was less than 51% at fault, your damages are reduced by their percentage of fault. We review Las Vegas Metro Police reports, witness statements, and video evidence to determine fault allocation. Defense attorneys often argue victim fault in Downtown Las Vegas pedestrian accidents and Fremont Street cases.

What Documents Strengthen Your Wrongful Death Case Review?

Documents that strengthen your wrongful death case review include death certificates from the Clark County Coroner, accident reports from the Las Vegas Metro Police, and medical records from UMC or Sunrise Hospital. You need relationship proof, such as marriage or birth certificates, to establish standing under NRS 41.085. Complete documentation speeds your case evaluation from days to hours.

Your death certificate establishes the death date for statute calculations under NRS 11.190. Accident reports from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or the Nevada Highway Patrol document how the incident occurred. Medical records and autopsy reports from the Clark County Coroner provide evidence of causation. Insurance policies identify available compensation from defendant liability coverage. Employment records, such as pay stubs and tax returns, prove economic losses. Photos, witness statements, and surveillance footage from the Henderson and Paradise accident scenes support liability claims.

Case Reviews for Deaths Beyond Nevada’s One-Year Mark

You can get a case review for deaths beyond one year because Nevada allows two years from the death date under NRS 11.190. Many families delay action due to grief, probate complications, or lack of information. We determine whether your case falls within the statute of limitations or qualifies for a deadline extension. Tourism accidents on the Las Vegas Strip involve complex jurisdictional questions. Criminal investigations for DUI deaths can justify delayed civil filings.

Nevada’s two-year statute runs from the death date, not the accident date. If your loved one died on March 15, 2024, you have until March 15, 2026, to file in Clark County District Court. The discovery rule extends deadlines when death causes remain hidden. Delayed diagnosis deaths from medical errors at UMC or Sunrise Hospital may start the clock later.

Tolling provisions pause the statute for specific circumstances. Minors receive tolling protection until age 18. Out-of-state defendants toll the deadline until Nevada establishes jurisdiction. A driver who returns to California after a Paradise accident may toll your filing requirement. Criminal prosecutions for DUI or vehicular manslaughter justify delayed civil claims. Estate probate timing also affects filing. The personal representative must be appointed before filing the lawsuit. Probate appointments in Henderson sometimes occur months after death. Our free review calculates your exact deadline and determines if extensions apply.

How Do Case Reviews Identify Maximum Compensation in Nevada?

Case reviews identify maximum compensation by calculating all economic and non-economic damages under Nevada law. We document medical bills from UMC or Sunrise Hospital, funeral costs, and lost past and future earnings based on Las Vegas wages. We calculate non-economic damages, including pain and suffering before death, loss of companionship for surviving spouses and children, and grief under Nevada law. We identify future losses such as support for minor children through age 18 and lost retirement benefits. Punitive damages apply when DUI, gross negligence, or willful misconduct caused death in Henderson or Paradise. We distinguish between estate claims for medical and funeral expenses versus family member claims for companionship under NRS 41.085. We identify all insurance policies, including auto, commercial liability, premises coverage, and umbrella policies, to maximize available compensation.

Red Rock Injury Law conducts thorough case reviews that identify every liable party and insurance source in Clark County. We provide realistic settlement ranges based on comparable verdicts in the Regional Justice Center. Our attorneys understand how Clark County juries value wrongful death cases. We explain which damages apply under NRS 41.085 and calculate compensation specific to your family’s losses. Call us 24/7 for your free wrongful death case review. We respond within 24 hours and charge no fees until you recover.