Nevada Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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Statutes of Limitation

Limits on Damage Awards

Pre-trial Screening and Arbitration

Nevada

Nevada Ballot, 2004 Election. Question 3, Passed. Amends NRS Ch. 41A.097. 4 years from injury or 2 years from reasonable discovery if injury or wrongful death prior to Oct. 1, 2002. If after Oct. 1, 2002, 3 years from injury or 1 year from discovery.

Nevada Ballot, 2004 Election. Question 3, Passed. Amends NRS Ch. 41A. $350,000 limit on non-economic damages, no exceptions.

§42.005. $300,000 or 3 times compensatory damages limit on punitive damages, only awarded by court for fraud, oppression, or malice.

§41A.081. All parties, insurers and attorneys required to participate in settlement conference before district judge other than trial judge.

Joint and Several Liability

Expert Witnesses

Nevada Malpractice Attorney Fees

Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund

Nevada Ballot, 2004 Election. Question 3, Passed. Amends NRS Ch. 41A. Defendants proportionally liable according to percentage of fault for economic and non-economic damages awarded.

§41A.071. Affidavit must be filed by medical expert practicing in area similar to defendant, failure to submit results in dismissal.

Nevada Ballot, 2004 Election. Question 3, Passed. Amends NRS Ch. 7. Creates sliding scale for attorney fees, not to exceed 40% of first $50,000; 33 1/3% of next $50,000; 25% of next $500,000; 15% of any amount over $600,000.

§686B.180. State insurance commissioner may create insurance coverage through regulation if access to essential insurance in voluntary market is limited.