Nevada Wrongful Death Spouse Damages Attorney Las Vegas
Losing a spouse to another’s negligence in Nevada is one of the most devastating losses a person can experience — and Nevada law provides the surviving spouse with the most expansive wrongful death recovery rights of any heir. Under NRS 41.085, the surviving spouse is a primary heir in the wrongful death action and can recover both economic and non-economic damages that reflect the full scope of what was lost. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas wrongful death attorneys represent surviving spouses in Nevada wrongful death cases and fight for maximum compensation that honors the true value of the lost marriage and life partnership.
Damages Available to Surviving Spouses Under Nevada NRS 41.085
The damages available to a surviving spouse in a Nevada wrongful death action encompass multiple categories. Economic damages include the present value of the decedent’s lost earning capacity — the income they would have earned and contributed to the marital household over their remaining working life. Household services that the decedent provided and that must now be replaced — cooking, cleaning, childcare, home maintenance, financial management — have economic value that is quantifiable and compensable. Non-economic damages for the surviving spouse include grief and sorrow, loss of love and companionship, loss of society and support, and loss of consortium — the loss of the intimate marital relationship including physical intimacy, emotional support, and partnership in life decisions. Nevada does not cap wrongful death non-economic damages, and the loss of consortium claim for a surviving spouse who loses a devoted life partner of many years can be among the most significant damage components in the case.
Survival Claims in Nevada Wrongful Death Cases
In addition to the wrongful death claim on behalf of the heirs, Nevada also allows survival claims under NRS 41.100 — claims for the damages the decedent themselves suffered between the accident and death. These include the decedent’s pre-death pain and suffering, medical expenses incurred before death, and lost earnings from the accident to the date of death. Survival claims belong to the estate and pass to the heirs. Marathon Law Group pursues both the wrongful death claim and any applicable survival claims to maximize total recovery for surviving spouses and families.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Wrongful Death Surviving Spouse Attorneys
Lost your spouse due to negligence in Nevada? Marathon Law Group fights for the full compensation surviving spouses deserve. Contact us for a free consultation.