Allegations that you contributed to your own injury can significantly impact your case, which is why understanding Nevada’s fault laws is essential when pursuing personal injury compensation.
You must prove that the at-fault party caused your injuries in Nevada personal injury cases, including those involving car accidents, slips and falls, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and truck accidents.
Proving fault is essential to recover damages in your case. You can’t recover money if you cannot prove fault. Negligence is the basis for many personal injury claims.
To prove negligence, you must have evidence establishing:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached the duty of care through acts or omissions by failing to use a reasonable level of care
- The breach of duty was the direct and proximate cause of your injury
- You sustained damages because of the breach of duty
If you prove that the defendant caused your injury, you should be entitled to receive compensation for your economic damages. In a personal injury case, financial losses include medical bills, nursing care, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses.
You could also receive compensation for your non-economic damages. These damages include diminished quality of life, permanent impairments, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.
