Nevada Statute of Limitations

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the day after the death.

Personal Injury Actions

These actions must be brought within two years of the date of the injury.

Medical Malpractice Actions

Medical malpractice claims have two different statutes of limitations. If the injury or wrongful death occurred before October 1, 2002, the statute of limitations is four years from the date of injury or wrongful death or two years from when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the injury.

If the injury or wrongful death occurred after October 1, 2002, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury or wrongful death or one year from when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the injury. This time of limitation is delayed if the healthcare provider concealed an act or omission.

In Nevada, parents are responsible for bringing medical malpractice actions on behalf of their minor children within the limitations period. There are, however, two exceptions that extend the limitations period in favor of minors. In cases where a minor's injury results in brain damage or a birth defect, suit must be filed by the child's 10th birthday. In cases where a minor's injury results in sterility, the action must be filed within two years of the date the injury was discovered.

Products Liability Actions

A strict products liability claim carries the same two-year statute of limitations as other personal injury actions. See above.

Special Rules for Minors

Except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor's 18th birthday.

Workers' Compensation

A workers' compensation action must be filed within 90 days from the accident if the employee sought medical treatment for an injury resulting from work. In the event of an employee's death, a claim for compensation must be filed with the insurer within one year after the death. Notice must be provided to the employer within seven days after the accident.

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