How long does a person injured in Nevada have to file a lawsuit?
Generally, under Nevada State law, two years from the date of the accident that caused an injury. However, for those under age 18 at the time of the injury, the time expands to two years from the date of the child’s 18th birthday. In medical malpractice actions, the time is one year from when a person knew or should have known of an injury caused by malpractice, or four years from the date of the actual malpractice, whichever is SHORTER, and there is NO additional time given if the injured party is a child under age 18. If the person or entity that caused the injury has anything to do with the Federal Government, it is quite likely Nevadas State laws do NOT apply. The Federal laws involve much shorter time periods, generally one year from the date of injury, and there is a requirement that the Government be notified of the claim on appropriate forms before a person can proceed in court. If you have been injured, you should consult with a lawyer in the state where you were injured as so
