Truck Accident Lawyers in Nevada
Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Las Vegas, Henderson and Reno. 14 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Nevada, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.
Nevada sits on I-15 (Los Angeles to Salt Lake City), I-80 (transcontinental), and I-580/I-580 (California-Nevada corridor). Las Vegas hospitality industry and Reno distribution warehouses generate substantial truck volume.
Nevada truck accident law — key points
Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Nevada. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.
Statute of limitations
2 years for personal injury
2 years for wrongful death
Two years from date of injury for personal injury. Two years for wrongful death.
Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Nevada uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (NRS 41.141). Plaintiff can recover only if her fault is 50% or less.
Damages caps
No cap on compensatory damages
No statutory cap on compensatory damages in standard truck cases. Medical malpractice has a $350K non-economic cap that doesn't apply to motor vehicle cases.
Top 5 truck accident law firms in Nevada
Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.
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Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys
Google ★ 5 · 396 reviews State Bar Adam S. Kutner · Bar #4310 Editorial 10/10 · Local Henderson personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 2
Friedman Injury Law
Google ★ 5 · 437 reviews State Bar William S. Cummings · Bar #11367 Editorial 10/10 · Local Henderson personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 3
Gina Corena & Associates Car Accident Lawyers
Google ★ 5 · 859 reviews State Bar Chet A. Glover · Bar #10054 Editorial 10/10 · Local Las Vegas personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 4
Maier Gutierrez Injury & Car Accident Lawyers
Google ★ 5 · 71 reviews State Bar Jason R. Maier · Bar #8557 Editorial 10/10 · Local Reno personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 5
Brian Boyer Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Las Vegas
Google ★ 4.9 · 125 reviews State Bar Brian M. Boyer · Bar #12185 Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Las Vegas personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources →
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Nevada truck accident guides
Deadline
Statute of limitations
2-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.
Action guide
What to do after a truck accident in Nevada
24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.
Settlement data
Average settlement amounts in Nevada
Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Nevada jury tradition and damages caps.
Fault rules
Nevada comparative negligence explained
How Nevada divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.
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States with similar laws to Nevada
Same comparative-fault rule (modified-51): Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey.