Personal Injury Lawyer Las Vegas: Fight for the Compensation You Deserve

Were you injured in an accident in Las Vegas because someone else acted negligently? You may have grounds to file a personal injury claim and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other accident-related losses.

Richard Harris Law Firm represents injured clients across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and nearby communities throughout Clark County. Our team investigates what happened, preserves evidence, and handles all insurance communication so your claim is backed by facts and documentation — not just your word against theirs.

The personal injury lawyer you choose matters. Insurance companies move fast after an accident. Adjusters call victims quickly, ask leading questions, and push early settlements designed to close the claim before you understand what your injuries will actually cost. Our legal team has recovered more than $1 billion in damages for clients since 1980. We know how insurers build their cases — and we know how to counter them.

Consultations are free. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing out of pocket. Call (702) 444-4444 or chat with our team to request a case evaluation.

Types of Las Vegas Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Injuries happen every day in Nevada when someone ignores basic safety rules. Personal injury law gives accident victims a path to pursue compensation from the driver, property owner, company, or individual responsible for the harm. During your initial consultation, our attorneys review what happened, identify liable parties, and confirm whether the evidence supports a claim or lawsuit.

Car Accidents

Car accidents happen daily on I-15, US-95, the 215 Beltway, and throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. Some crashes cause minor injuries — others result in serious, life-altering harm, including motorcycle accidents that leave riders with catastrophic injuries and no protection from the impact.

Common causes of car accidents in Las Vegas include:

• Distracted driving: Texting, phone use, and inattention behind the wheel
• Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases crash severity
• Impaired driving: Alcohol and drug use remain leading causes of fatal crashes in Nevada
• Reckless or aggressive driving: Tailgating, unsafe lane changes, running red lights
• Drowsy driving: Especially common on long stretches of highway around Las Vegas
• Poor road or weather conditions: Construction zones, wet roads, and poor signage

After a crash, the other driver’s insurance company often contacts you before you’ve even spoken with a doctor. Talk with a personal injury attorney before accepting any offer or giving a recorded statement.

Related case types we handle:

• Taxi cab accidents
• Bus accidents
• Scooter and moped accidents
• Ridesharing accidents

Truck Accidents

Drivers on I-15, US-95, and I-215 share the road with tractor-trailers and commercial trucks every day. A passenger vehicle typically weighs 2,000 to 5,000 pounds. A fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That difference in mass means truck crashes cause far more serious injuries — and far more fatalities — than typical collisions between passenger vehicles.

Common causes of commercial truck accidents include driver fatigue, wide turns, equipment failure, distracted driving, and rollovers. Truck cases also move differently than standard car accident claims. Multiple parties may share liability — the driver, the trucking company, a maintenance contractor, or the cargo loader. Evidence like electronic logging device data and inspection records must be preserved quickly or it disappears.

Our personal injury attorneys handle trucking accident claims throughout Clark County and understand how to build these cases from day one.

Slip-and-Falls

Slip-and-fall accidents send more than 1 million people to U.S. emergency rooms each year. Falls happen in seconds and often result in broken bones, head injuries, and long recoveries. Las Vegas is especially high-risk given the volume of hotels, casinos, restaurants, and retail traffic across the city.

Common locations include:

• Restaurants and bars
• Parking lots
• Hotels and casinos
• Public sidewalks
• Grocery and retail stores
• Private residences and government buildings

Your actions right after a fall matter. Report the incident, request a copy of any written report, photograph the conditions, and seek medical care promptly. A Las Vegas slip-and-fall attorney can investigate what caused the fall, identify who controlled the property, and pursue damages from the responsible parties.

Workers’ Compensation

Work injuries happen across Las Vegas, and Nevada law protects employees who are hurt on the job. Most employers in Nevada are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Those benefits cover medical treatment and can replace a portion of your income if an injury prevents you from working.

Claims should move quickly, but delays and denials are common. Employers and insurers may dispute how an injury occurred, challenge the severity of the condition, or push back on treatment recommendations. Types of workplace injuries we handle include:

• Construction accidents
• Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
• Slip-and-falls and equipment accidents
• Occupational illness and toxic exposure

Our attorneys help Las Vegas workers file, appeal, and negotiate claims at any stage of the process.

Product Liability

Product liability laws hold manufacturers, distributors, and sellers accountable when unsafe products cause injury. Most claims fall into three categories: design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn. Our legal team handles product liability and mass tort matters involving defective consumer products and dangerous pharmaceuticals.

Some past and ongoing mass tort cases include:

• Talcum powder
• IVC filters
• Zantac
• Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants
• Roundup
• E-cigarette JUUL products
• Walk-in bathtubs
• Hernia mesh
• 3M military earplugs
• Onglyza
• Invokana
• Philips CPAP and BiPAP ventilator devices

Medical Malpractice

Patients trust doctors, nurses, and hospitals to meet a defined standard of care. When medical professionals fall below that standard and cause injury, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Preventable errors still happen in Las Vegas — even at respected facilities.

Common causes of medical negligence claims include:

• Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis: Delayed or incorrect diagnosis that allows a condition to worsen
• Surgical errors: Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, or anesthesia mistakes
• Medication errors: Incorrect dosage, wrong drug, or harmful drug interactions
• Hospital-acquired infections: Preventable infections resulting from inadequate infection control
• Childbirth injuries: Errors during labor, delivery, or prenatal care

One important detail for Nevada medical malpractice claims: non-economic damages — things like pain and suffering — are capped by state law under NRS 41A.035. As of 2026, that cap is $590,000, and it increases by $80,000 each year until it reaches $750,000 in 2028. Economic damages like medical bills and lost wages are not capped. Contact our office to understand how these limits may affect your specific case.

Social Security Disability

Las Vegas residents who can’t work due to a physical or mental health condition may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Many first-time applicants receive a denial — often because the application lacks enough medical documentation connecting their condition to specific work limitations. Our legal team helps clients organize records, build a stronger application, and meet the strict deadlines that govern SSD appeals.

Wrongful Death

When someone’s negligence or intentional conduct causes the death of a loved one, Nevada law may allow eligible family members to file a wrongful death claim. These cases cover motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, and product liability. A wrongful death claim can help surviving family members pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost financial support, and other losses — while holding the responsible party accountable.

Dog Bites

Dog attacks can leave serious physical injuries and lasting emotional trauma. Under Nevada law, dog owners can be held strictly liable when their dog injures someone. Dog bite injuries range from puncture wounds and lacerations to fractures, facial scarring, infections, and PTSD. Many claims are covered by the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance. Contact our firm to discuss filing a claim and recovering compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and emotional harm.

Additional Case Types We Handle

• Burn injuries
• Catastrophic injuries
• Brain injuries
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Premises liability

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Las Vegas?

A statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file a lawsuit. In Nevada, most personal injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of injury under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Miss that window and courts will typically dismiss the case, ending your ability to pursue compensation from that incident.

Medical malpractice follows a different rule under NRS 41A.097. For claims arising on or after October 1, 2023, you have 2 years from the date you discovered — or reasonably should have discovered — the injury, with an outer limit of 3 years from the date the injury occurred, whichever comes first. Prior to October 1, 2023, the discovery window was only 1 year.

One critical point: ongoing insurance negotiations do not stop the clock. Adjusters can keep talking while the deadline quietly passes. Reach out to a Las Vegas personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident so your legal team can confirm the correct deadline for your claim type, preserve key evidence, and file on time.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney?

Most personal injury cases at Richard Harris Law Firm operate on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay attorney’s fees upfront. Our team only collects a fee if we negotiate a settlement or win at trial — and if we don’t recover, you owe us nothing.

A contingency arrangement means injured people can pursue a claim without adding another bill on top of medical costs and lost wages. It also means our team’s interests are aligned with yours: we’re focused on building the strongest possible case and pursuing the highest available recovery. Contact our office to discuss your situation during a free consultation.

What Factors Determine the Value of Your Las Vegas Personal Injury Case?

Every case turns on its own facts. The type of accident, the severity of your injuries, and the strength of the evidence all shape what an insurer will pay and what a case can support in court. Several factors influence the value of a Las Vegas personal injury claim:

• The type of accident and how it occurred
• The severity of injuries and expected length of treatment
• How the injury affects your ability to work and earn income
• The emotional impact and disruption to daily life
• Who caused the injury and what insurance coverage applies
• Whether you share any portion of fault for the accident

That last point matters under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141). If you’re found partially at fault, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover. This is one reason insurance companies try to shift blame onto victims — a skilled attorney anticipates and counters those tactics.

The most reliable way to estimate case value is to review the evidence with an experienced personal injury lawyer. During a free consultation, we evaluate the accident details, review your medical treatment, and identify what documentation is needed to support damages.

What Types of Damages Can You Recover?

“Damages” refers to the money an injured person can pursue to compensate for losses caused by someone else’s negligence. Personal injury claims typically involve two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages cover measurable financial losses, including:

• Medical bills — past and future
• Lost wages and loss of future earning potential
• Property damage
• Rehabilitation and ongoing care costs

Non-economic damages compensate for harms that don’t carry a price tag, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

In most personal injury cases, there is no cap on either category. The exception is medical malpractice, where non-economic damages are subject to a statutory limit (see the Medical Malpractice section above).

What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in Las Vegas?

Most people file a personal injury claim only once in their lifetime. Understanding what to expect can reduce stress and help you make better decisions at each stage. Here’s how a typical claim progresses:

1. Initial consultation: You meet with an attorney at no cost. Your lawyer reviews the facts — where it happened, what injuries you sustained, and what treatment you’ve received. This meeting is confidential.
2. Investigation and case evaluation: Your legal team gathers records, identifies witnesses, reviews police and incident reports, and determines whether a settlement demand or lawsuit is appropriate based on liability and damages.
3. Pre-lawsuit demand: Before filing suit, your attorney typically sends a demand package to the insurance company outlining fault, summarizing injuries and treatment, and requesting compensation based on documented losses.
4. Lawsuit filing: If the insurer refuses a reasonable offer, your attorneys file a lawsuit. Settlement talks can continue at any point while the case moves forward.
5. Discovery: Both sides exchange information and gather evidence through written questions, document requests, depositions, and medical examinations. Each side uses this stage to test the facts and build their case.
6. Settlement negotiations: Many cases resolve before trial. Attorneys may negotiate directly, attend settlement conferences, or use mediation with a neutral third party.
7. Trial: If the parties can’t reach an agreement, the case goes to court. A judge or jury decides liability and — if the defendant is responsible — determines the compensation amount.

Why Las Vegas Injury Victims Choose Richard Harris Law Firm

You have options for legal representation in Las Vegas. Here’s why clients have trusted Richard Harris Law Firm for more than 40 years.

We’ve recovered over $1 billion in damages for clients, including multi-million dollar results in car accidents, trucking cases, product liability, and wrongful death. We don’t shy away from litigation — our attorneys bring the courtroom readiness needed to pursue maximum compensation when insurers won’t negotiate fairly.

Industry organizations have recognized our work, including Super Lawyers, the Best Attorneys of America, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. But the metric that matters most is results. We’ve helped over 100,000 people across Nevada pursue the compensation they deserved, and we approach every case the same way: prove liability, document the injuries, and pursue the full value supported by the evidence.

Injured in Las Vegas? Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys Today

An injury can affect more than the immediate pain. Even a “minor” accident can lead to missed work, added medical appointments, and complications that surface weeks later. Speaking with a personal injury attorney early helps you understand your options, document damages properly, and avoid the mistakes that insurers use to reduce claim value.

If you or someone you love suffered a serious injury or wrongful death in Las Vegas, contact Richard Harris Law Firm to discuss the case at no cost. Our Las Vegas office is located at 801 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Call (702) 444-4444 for a free consultation.

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