Accident and injury cases we handle in Las Vegas

Last updated October 18, 2026.

The Fletcher Firm handles injury claims after car, truck, motorcycle, drunk driving and bicycle crashes across the Las Vegas Valley. Each practice page explains how Nevada law treats that kind of crash. Each one links to common questions about that kind of crash, answered from Nevada's statutes, regulations and court rules.

Every crash claim in Nevada starts from the same few rules: the at-fault driver's insurance pays first, your own share of fault reduces what you recover, and an injury lawsuit must be filed within 2 years (NRS 41.141, NRS 11.190). What changes from one type of crash to another is who else may be responsible, how much insurance stands behind them, and which extra rules apply. This page is the map.

Which practice page fits your crash?

If you were hurt...	Start here	A rule that often decides the claim
In a car, SUV, pickup or rideshare	Car Accidents	Minimum liability insurance of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash and $20,000 for property (NRS 485.185)
By a semi, box truck or other commercial vehicle	Truck Accidents	Federal minimum insurance for for-hire interstate carriers of nonhazardous freight in vehicles of 10,001 pounds or more: $750,000 (49 CFR 387.9)
On a motorcycle or moped, as rider or passenger	Motorcycle Accidents	Nevada requires the driver and passenger to wear protective headgear on a highway (NRS 486.231)
By a drunk or drugged driver	Drunk Driving Accidents	Punitive damages against an impaired driver are not limited by the usual cap (NRS 42.010)
On a bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter	Bicycle Accidents	A driver passing in a single lane must leave at least 3 feet (NRS 484B.270(2))

How does a Las Vegas injury claim work, whatever the vehicle?

The crash is reported. Drivers in an injury crash must stop, exchange information and help the injured, and report to police if no officer comes (NRS 484E.010, 484E.030). LVMPD covers the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County; Henderson and North Las Vegas have their own departments; the Nevada Highway Patrol handles many freeway crashes.
Treatment and records. Medical records are the main proof of the injury, and the bills and lost income become the core of the claim.
Insurance claims open. Against the at-fault driver's liability policy, and where they apply, your own uninsured, underinsured and medical payments coverages (NRS 690B.020, 687B.145). Nevada regulations give insurers 20 working days to acknowledge a claim (NAC 686A.665).
Fault is argued. You can recover if your share of fault is not greater than that of the people you are claiming against, and your award is reduced by your share (NRS 41.141).
Settlement or lawsuit. Many claims settle. Those that do not are filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court at the Regional Justice Center, or in justice court for claims up to $15,000 (NRS 4.370), and must be filed within 2 years for injuries (NRS 11.190).

Car accidents

This covers collisions between cars, SUVs and pickups on Las Vegas streets and freeways, including rideshare, rental car, parking lot and hit-and-run crashes, and claims by passengers and pedestrians. The car accident practice page covers the claim from the first day to a lawsuit, and these pages answer the questions that come up along the way.

Right after the crash

What happens after a car accident in Las Vegas, from the scene to a settlement? The full path of a Las Vegas crash claim, from duties at the scene to a settlement or a court case.
Which police agency handles my Las Vegas crash, and how do I get the report? Which agency covers your crash location, and how to request the report from LVMPD or the Highway Patrol.
Do I have to file an SR-1 crash report with the Nevada DMV after a crash? The 10-day DMV report most drivers never hear about, when a police report replaces it, and what to attach.

Insurance and coverage

What does Nevada's 25/50/20 minimum insurance pay, and what if my injuries cost more? What each of the three minimum limits pays, how injured people share them, and where to turn when losses run higher.
I only have liability insurance: what pays for my car and my injuries after a Nevada crash? Who pays for your car and your injuries when your own policy is liability only, and the coverage you may already have.
Can I claim my own underinsured motorist coverage after the other driver's insurer pays its limit in Nevada? How your own UIM coverage picks up where the at-fault driver's limit stops, and the deadlines your insurer must meet.
How long does an insurance company have to respond to my claim in Nevada? Nevada regulations set working-day deadlines for acknowledging, investigating and deciding a claim.
How do I file a complaint against a car insurance company in Nevada? The Nevada Division of Insurance takes complaints about delayed or denied claims; here is how the process works.
How must an insurance company value my totaled car in Nevada? A Nevada regulation sets how a total loss is valued, including taxes, fees and a written basis for the number.
Can I still recover if I had no car insurance when I was hit in Nevada? Your missing insurance brings penalties, but the injury claim against the at-fault driver is decided by fault.

Medical bills and liens

Can a Las Vegas hospital put a lien on my car accident settlement? Nevada hospitals can claim part of an injury settlement, but only after recording and serving a proper notice.
Medicaid paid my crash bills: what must be repaid from a Nevada settlement? Nevada Medicaid has a lien on a crash recovery for what it paid, with written notice rules on both sides.
Hurt in a car crash while working in Nevada: can I get workers' comp and also claim against the other driver? Workers' comp and a claim against the at-fault driver can run side by side, with a capped lien for the comp insurer.
How is a car accident settlement paid out in Nevada, and what comes out of the check? The path a settlement check takes in Nevada, the liens and costs that come out first, and the statement you should receive.
How do I get my medical records and bills for a Nevada injury claim? Who can request your records, what providers may charge in Nevada, the federal 30-day rule, and what to ask for.

Fault and evidence

Can the insurance company blame me for not wearing a seat belt in Nevada? Nevada's seat belt law bars treating an unbuckled belt as negligence or causation in a civil case.
Who had the right of way in an intersection crash in Nevada? Nevada's yield rules for signals, left turns, stop signs and dark lights, and how they shape fault after a crash.
Rear-ended in Las Vegas: is the driver behind you always at fault? No statute makes the rear driver automatically at fault, but Nevada's following rule usually points there. Here is what shifts it.
Hit by a driver who was texting in Las Vegas: how is phone use proven? Nevada bans texting and handheld calls while driving. Proving the other driver did it usually takes witnesses, video and records.

Deadlines, court and special cases

I was visiting Las Vegas when I was hit: can I handle the claim after I fly home? Visitors can usually run the claim from home, but Nevada deadlines, reports and courts still apply.
Will my car accident case go to arbitration or a short trial in Clark County? Most smaller injury lawsuits in Clark County pass through court-annexed arbitration and, if needed, a short trial.
What happens after a car accident lawsuit is filed in Clark County District Court? The court steps after filing, from service within 120 days to disclosures, discovery and trial settings.
Does a court have to approve my child's car accident settlement in Nevada? A child's crash settlement only takes effect once a Nevada district court approves it under NRS 41.200.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash in Nevada, and what can they recover? Nevada lets heirs and the estate each bring a claim, with different damages and a 2-year deadline.
Crash with a city, county or state vehicle in Nevada: what limits and deadlines apply? Claims against Nevada public entities carry a $200,000 cap per claimant and special naming rules.
Every deadline after a Nevada car accident, in one table The reporting, insurance, lawsuit and court deadlines after a Nevada crash, from the first hour to the appeal.
What does a car accident lawsuit cost in Clark County, and could I owe the other side's costs? The real cost items in a Clark County crash case, and the Nevada rules that can shift fees and costs onto the losing side.
Can I take my car damage claim to small claims court in Las Vegas? The $10,000 small claims limit, Las Vegas Justice Court fees, where to file, and why injury claims usually belong elsewhere.

Special crash situations

Who pays if I am hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash in Las Vegas? What the app showed at the moment of the crash decides which Nevada rideshare insurance applies, and how much.
Hit by a car while walking in Las Vegas: who is at fault and who pays? Nevada's crosswalk and mid-block crossing rules, how fault is split, and the insurance that can pay a pedestrian's losses.
Hit by a driver in a rental car in Las Vegas: whose insurance pays? How Nevada's rental company rule and the federal Graves Amendment decide whose insurance pays when a renter hits you.
Who is at fault in a Las Vegas parking lot or casino garage crash, and will police take a report? Which Nevada crash duties reach parking lots and garages, when a report is required, and how fault is usually sorted out.
Hurt as a passenger in a Las Vegas crash: can I claim against both drivers? How a passenger can claim against both drivers in Nevada, how the bill is split between them, and which policies pay.
Hit by a driver who drove off in Las Vegas: what can I claim, and how? How a hit-and-run claim works when the driver is found and when the driver is never identified, and the report rule that protects your coverage.

Dealing with the insurance company

Do I have to give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement after a Nevada crash? What Nevada's claim rules say about the other driver's adjuster, and how to handle a request for a recorded statement.
The insurer offered me a fast settlement after my Las Vegas crash. What am I giving up if I sign? What a release usually ends, what it cannot erase, and the Nevada rules to check before you sign or cash a check.

Nevada car accident law basics

Nevada car accident law in 15 numbers The insurance minimums, fault rule, deadlines, caps and court limits that shape every Nevada crash claim, each with its statute.
Nevada car accident claim words, explained from A to Z Plain definitions of the insurance, lien and court words you will hear after a Nevada crash, each tied to its statute or rule.
How many people are hurt or killed in car crashes in Clark County? The official numbers Yearly Clark County traffic deaths, statewide serious injuries and the crash factors Nevada's reports name, with what each means for a claim.

Truck accidents

A crash with a semi, a box truck, a delivery van or another commercial vehicle can bring federal safety rules, company records and much larger insurance policies into the claim, and often more than one responsible business. Our truck accident page explains how those claims differ from a car crash.

After a truck crash

What happens after a truck accident in Las Vegas, and how is it different from a car crash? The first steps match a car crash, but federal rules, more defendants, higher insurance and short record clocks change the claim.
Who investigates a truck crash on I-15 or another Las Vegas freeway, and how do I get the report? Why the Highway Patrol handles freeway truck crashes, and how to get its report and photos.
Truck crash in a Las Vegas freeway work zone: who is responsible? How fault is sorted among the truck driver, the carrier, the road contractor and the public agency after a work zone crash.

Federal safety rules

What records does a trucking company have to keep after a crash, and for how long? Driver logs, inspection reports, maintenance files and test results each have their own federal retention clock, some only months long.
How do federal hours-of-service limits help prove a tired truck driver caused my crash? The 11-hour, 14-hour and 60/70-hour limits turn a driver's logs into a timeline that can show fatigue.
Does a truck driver have to take a drug and alcohol test after a crash? Federal post-accident testing depends on whether someone died or the truck driver was cited, and the windows close in 8 and 32 hours.
Can a truck driver use a phone while driving, and how does that affect my claim? Federal rules bar truck drivers from texting or holding a phone while driving, and the carrier may not allow or require it.
What are the federal rules for truck rear underride guards? Most trailers built since January 26, 1998 need a rear guard no more than 22 inches off the ground.
Who is responsible when cargo falls off a truck and causes a crash? Nevada and federal rules require loads to be secured so they cannot fall, spill or shift.
Who is responsible if bad brakes or poor maintenance caused a truck crash? Carriers must systematically inspect and maintain trucks and fix reported defects before the truck runs again.

Who is responsible and who pays

How much insurance does a semi truck have to carry? Federal minimums start at $750,000 for interstate freight, rise to $5,000,000 for some hazmat, and Nevada sets its own floors for local trucks.
Who can be held responsible for a truck accident in Nevada: the driver, the company, or someone else? Truck claims often reach the driver, the carrier and others, and Nevada splits fault by percentage.
What changes when a hazmat or tanker truck causes the crash? Hazardous loads raise the federal insurance minimums and change Nevada's fault and punitive damages rules.
How can I check a trucking company's safety record? Find the USDOT number on the truck's door, then search FMCSA's free SAFER and SMS tools before the company's files are discarded.
Do the federal trucking rules apply to a Nevada company that never leaves the state? Nevada adopted most federal truck safety rules by regulation, so local gravel, construction and supply trucks follow them too.
Can I sue an out-of-state trucking company in Nevada? Nevada courts can hear claims against carriers based elsewhere, and federal rules make interstate carriers name a local agent for legal papers.
Do federal truck safety rules apply to a crash with a box truck, delivery van or work pickup? The 10,001-pound line, the trailer and the trip decide whether federal truck rules cover the vehicle that hit you.
Hit by a delivery van in Las Vegas: is the driver, the delivery company or the store responsible? How responsibility changes for a company van, a parcel contractor, an app delivery driver and a store's own car.
Hit by a rental moving truck in Nevada: who pays? How a moving truck rental differs from a car rental, when the rental company shares liability, and when federal truck rules apply.

Motorcycle accidents

Riders face their own rules on helmets, lane splitting and endorsements, and insurers often try to blame the rider. The motorcycle accident page covers what Nevada law actually says.

After a motorcycle crash

What happens after a motorcycle crash in Las Vegas, step by step? The scene, the reports, the insurance claim and the court path, in the order they happen.
How often are motorcyclists hurt or killed on Clark County roads? Official yearly counts of riders killed in Clark County, and what the numbers mean for a claim.
What evidence should I keep after a motorcycle crash in Las Vegas? Keep the bike unrepaired, bag your helmet and gear, save any video and get the report number before anything is lost.

Nevada riding rules and fault

Does not wearing a helmet hurt my motorcycle injury claim in Nevada? Nevada's helmet law, what it means for fault, and why the other side may still raise it.
Is lane splitting legal in Nevada, and can I still recover if I was splitting lanes? Nevada bans riding between lanes, but a rider who split lanes can still recover under the comparative fault rule.
A car turned left in front of my motorcycle: who is at fault in Nevada? Nevada's left-turn rule puts the duty to yield on the turning driver, with speed and signals as the usual disputes.
Can I still recover if I did not have a motorcycle endorsement when I crashed in Nevada? A missing endorsement is a traffic infraction; whether you recover still depends on who caused the crash.
Who is at fault in a group ride or two-abreast motorcycle crash in Nevada? Two abreast is legal with consent; fault in a group crash is split among every rider and driver involved.
I was rear-ended on my motorcycle at a Las Vegas light: who pays? The driver behind you usually pays first; your own underinsured motorist coverage can fill the gap when their limits are low.
Hurt in a Polaris Slingshot or trike crash in Las Vegas: motorcycle rules or car rules? How Nevada classifies three-wheelers today, what the unfinished autocycle law changes, and who pays after a crash.

Insurance and who pays

What insurance covers a motorcycle rider's injuries in Nevada? The at-fault driver's policy, your own uninsured and underinsured coverage, med pay and health insurance, and the order they pay.
I was a passenger on a motorcycle: whose insurance pays in Nevada? A passenger can claim against the other driver, the rider, or both, and may have backup coverage of their own.
What can I do after a hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Las Vegas? Report it right away: Nevada's uninsured motorist rule for unknown drivers needs physical contact and a timely police report.
How do I get paid for my damaged motorcycle, helmet and gear after a Nevada crash? Which policy pays for the bike and the gear, how value is set, and the 3-year deadline for property claims.

Special situations

Can I make a claim if a pothole or road debris caused my motorcycle crash in Las Vegas? Debris from a vehicle points to that driver; a pothole points to the road owner, with Nevada's $200,000 cap and immunity rules.
A car forced me off the road but never touched my motorcycle: do I have a claim in Nevada? You can claim against a driver who never touched you, but an unknown driver is a different problem.

Drunk driving accidents

When an impaired driver causes the crash, there are two cases at once, the criminal prosecution and your injury claim, and punitive damages may be available. Our drunk driving accident page explains how they fit together.

Drunk driving crash claims

Can I get punitive damages from a drunk driver in Nevada? Nevada allows punitive damages against an impaired driver, and the usual cap does not apply.
Can I sue the bar or casino that served the drunk driver in Nevada? Usually not: Nevada shields servers of adults, with a narrow exception for some who serve underage drinkers.
How does the drunk driver's criminal case in Las Vegas affect my injury claim? The criminal case runs on its own track, but a conviction and a restitution order can both help your injury claim.
Can the Nevada Victims of Crime Program help after a drunk driving crash? Nevada's program can pay some medical, wage and funeral costs that insurance does not cover after a DUI crash.
What if the drunk driver who hit me only has minimum insurance? When the drunk driver carries only $25,000, your own underinsured coverage and other sources may fill the gap.
Can I speak at the drunk driver's sentencing in Las Vegas? Yes: Nevada requires the judge to let victims and families speak before the drunk driver is sentenced.
After a DUI crash in Las Vegas, can I get the police report, the blood test and the court file? Where each record from a DUI crash lives, who can get it and when, and the victim rights that help along the way.
Hit by a driver on marijuana or drugs in Nevada: how is impairment proven, and does it change my claim? How drug and marijuana impairment is tested and charged in Nevada, and how it can affect fault, punitive damages and victim help.

Bicycle accidents

Cyclists, e-bike riders and e-scooter riders have specific protections in Nevada's traffic laws, including the passing rule and bike lane rules. The bicycle accident page covers them and how they affect a claim.

Nevada cycling rules

What is Nevada's 3-foot passing law, and how does it help a cyclist's injury claim? Drivers must change lanes or leave at least 3 feet, and breaking the rule in a crash counts as reckless driving.
Do Nevada's bicycle light and equipment rules affect my injury claim? What Nevada requires on a bike after dark, and why a missing light rarely ends a claim on its own.
Who has the right of way when a car hits a cyclist in a bike lane in Nevada? Drivers must yield to riders in a bike lane, including when they cross it to reach a driveway.
Do the same rules apply if I was hit on an e-bike or e-scooter in Nevada? Mostly yes: Nevada's bicycle protections name e-bikes and e-scooters, with a few differences worth knowing.

Who pays

Whose insurance pays when a car hits me on my bicycle in Nevada? The driver's liability policy comes first; your own auto policy may add coverage, depending on its wording.
How often are cyclists hurt or killed on Clark County roads? The state's yearly counts of cyclists killed in Clark County, and what the patterns mean for a claim.

Serving the Las Vegas Valley

Where a crash happens decides which police department writes the report and which court hears a case. These pages cover each part of the valley.

What to expect at the Regional Justice Center for a Las Vegas injury lawsuit Which court in the Regional Justice Center hears your injury case, where to go, and the building's rules.
Accident attorney for unincorporated Clark County: who handles your crash and where your case goes Police, courts, crash data and trauma care for crashes in unincorporated Clark County and on valley freeways.
Accident attorney for Henderson crashes: police reports, courts and next steps Henderson Police reports, Henderson's courts and the trauma center for crashes inside Henderson city limits.
Accident attorney for crashes in the City of Las Vegas: police, courts and what happens next Police, Municipal Court, city claims and the city's crash data for crashes inside Las Vegas city limits.
Accident attorney for North Las Vegas crashes: reports, courts and next steps North Las Vegas Police reports, the city's courts and prosecutors, and its road safety goal.

What changes the answer across these cases

The other vehicle's owner. A company truck, a rideshare car, a rental or a city bus each brings a different insurer and different rules: federal trucking minimums, the $1,000,000 rideshare on-trip minimum (NRS 690B.470), or the $200,000 cap on claims against a government (NRS 41.035).
Your own policy. Uninsured motorist coverage is part of every Nevada auto policy unless a named insured rejected it in writing (NRS 690B.020(1)); underinsured coverage must be offered (NRS 687B.145(2)). These often decide how much of a serious injury is actually paid.
Impairment. A driver who caused the injury while violating the DUI laws after willfully consuming alcohol or another substance can face punitive damages without the usual cap (NRS 42.010).
Who was hurt. A child's settlement needs court approval (NRS 41.200); a family that lost someone has a wrongful death claim (NRS 41.085).

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle cases outside the City of Las Vegas?

Yes, across the Las Vegas Valley, including Henderson, North Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County. Each local page below explains which police department and which courts handle crashes there.

Is the claim different if I was a passenger or a pedestrian?

The same fault and insurance rules apply, but who you claim against changes. Passengers can often claim against more than one driver, and pedestrians have their own right-of-way rules; both are covered in the car accident questions above.

What if the driver who hit me had no insurance or drove off?

Your own uninsured motorist coverage is built for this, but a hit-and-run counts only if there was contact and the crash was reported to police in time (NRS 690B.020(3)(f)). The car accident questions above include pages on both.

How much time do I have?

Generally 2 years to file an injury or wrongful death lawsuit and 3 years for vehicle damage (NRS 11.190), with shorter reporting and insurance deadlines along the way. Our car accident deadlines table lists them all.

What does a consultation cost?

The consultation is free, and you can call 702-333-6339 any time; the phones are answered 24/7.