Boulder City Wrongful Death Lawyer

An unexpected death due to negligence is distressing enough for survivors, and losing the financial and emotional support of the victim only adds to their damages. Our attorneys are very familiar with preparing and litigating wrongful death lawsuits and can help your family get justice.

We can see whether you have a case, how much more time you have to sue, and whether you are entitled to damages as a beneficiary in the wrongful death case. Lawsuits can cover economic and non-economic damages, as well as punitive damages for deaths due to gross negligence. You may only have two years to file, so do not wait to confirm whether you have a case.

Schedule a confidential and free case review from our wrongful death lawyers when you call Mitchell Rogers Injury Law at (702) 702-2622 now.

When Can I Sue for a Wrongful Death?

You may sue for wrongful death if you are the victim’s personal representative or heir, there is still time remaining in the statute of limitations, and the victim died because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness.

Do You Have a Case?

You may have a case as the victim’s personal representative or heir after their death. You also have a case if the victim could have filed a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant if they had survived their injuries.

How Long Do You Have to Sue?

You have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Nevada. The statute of limitations starts to run when the victim dies, which may not be the same day they were initially injured. You may have longer to sue if an exception to the statute of limitations applies for a minor victim, the defendant leaving the state, delayed discovery, or fraudulent concealment.

Are You Entitled to Damages?

You are most likely entitled to damages after the death of a spouse, parent, or child. Nevada lets survivors seek economic and non-economic damages, neither of which is capped in wrongful death lawsuits. You may even get punitive damages if gross negligence killed the victim.

FAQs About Boulder City Wrongful Death Claims

Am I an Eligible Wrongful Death Plaintiff?

If you are the victim’s personal representative or one of their heirs, such as their spouse or child, you are an eligible plaintiff in a Nevada wrongful death case. A personal representative is typically named in a person’s will.

Am I an Eligible Wrongful Death Beneficiary?

The victim’s heirs are eligible beneficiaries in Boulder City wrongful death claims, and their estate can claim compensation for the victim’s losses before their death, such as medical expenses or lost earnings.

What Economic Damages Can I Seek for a Wrongful Death?

Economic damages in wrongful death lawsuits can compensate survivors for lost income due to the victim’s death, as well as other concrete expenses like funeral and burial costs.

What Non-Economic Damages Can I Seek for a Wrongful Death?

Nevada allows survivors to sue for non-economic damages as well. Compensable non-economic damages in wrongful death claims include loss of companionship, care, comfort, and support, among other intangible harms.

Can I Sue for Punitive Damages After a Wrongful Death?

You may sue the defendant for punitive damages if their malicious, fraudulent, or oppressive conduct caused the fatal accident.

Are Wrongful Death Damages Capped in Boulder City?

Compensatory damages are not capped in Nevada wrongful death claims, but punitive damages are. Nevada caps punitive damages at three times the compensatory damages if compensatory damages are $100,000 or more, or capped at $300,000 if compensatory damages are less than $100,000.

What is the Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations?

The statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits is two years from the day the victim died. This could be the day of the accident or days, weeks, or months after.

Can I File a Wrongful Death Case and a Survival Action?

You may also be able to file a survival action along with a wrongful death case to get compensation for the damages the victim incurred before their death, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Do I Need a Wrongful Death Attorney?

Wrongful death claims are emotionally challenging for loved ones, and we can handle all the intricacies of filing and litigating a claim so you can focus on grieving and healing.

Do Most Wrongful Death Lawsuits Settle without Trial?

Many wrongful death lawsuits settle without trials, but you do not have to resolve your case through a settlement if you want to go to court to hold the defendant liable for the victim’s untimely death.

Do I Have a Wrongful Death Case?

To see whether or not you have a wrongful death case, we will assess your relationship with the victim and determine whether they would have had cause to file a personal injury lawsuit if they survived.

Who is Liable in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The party whose negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct fatally injured the victim can be held liable. If they were working at the time, like commercial truck drivers, their employer might also share liability.

What Medical Records Do I Need for a Wrongful Death Case?

We need medical records confirming the victim’s injuries and cause of death, which our wrongful death lawyers can obtain on the estate’s behalf when preparing the claim.

What Photographic Evidence Do I Need for a Wrongful Death Case?

Pictures of the accident’s fallout, video footage of the incident occurring, and other photographic evidence can determine the sequence of events that ultimately killed the victim.

What Testimony Do I Need for a Wrongful Death Case?

Testimony from expert medical witnesses about the cause of fatal injuries and statements from eyewitnesses who saw the accident happen firsthand are both useful pieces of evidence in wrongful death lawsuits.

If You Need Help with a Wrongful Death Case, Call Our Boulder City Lawyers

Call the wrongful death lawyers of Mitchell Rogers Injury Law at (702) 702-2622 to discuss your case for free.