Las Vegas casinos and hotels attract millions of visitors every year — and their properties are legally required to be safe for every one of them. When a slip and fall accident occurs on casino or hotel property, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Marathon Law Group represents slip and fall victims throughout the Las Vegas Strip, downtown Las Vegas, and Clark County Nevada.
The Duty of Care Casinos Owe to Guests
Under Nevada premises liability law, property owners owe different levels of care depending on the visitor’s status. Casino and hotel guests are classified as invitees — people invited onto the property for a business purpose. Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care under Nevada law, which means:
- Regularly inspecting the property for hazards
- Fixing known dangerous conditions promptly
- Warning guests of hazards that cannot be immediately fixed
- Maintaining proper lighting throughout the property
- Keeping floors, walkways, and stairs in safe condition at all times
Common Causes of Casino and Hotel Slip and Fall Accidents in Las Vegas
Marathon Law Group has handled slip and fall cases involving:
- Wet floors near pools, spas, and beverage service areas
- Freshly mopped casino floors without adequate warning signs
- Uneven flooring or carpet edges in hotel lobbies
- Poor lighting in parking garages and stairwells
- Debris or spills on gaming floors
- Defective escalators or elevators
- Icy or wet conditions at hotel entrances
Why Casino Slip and Fall Cases Are Complex
Casinos are sophisticated defendants with large legal teams and extensive surveillance systems. They begin preserving evidence favorable to them immediately after an accident — and may destroy footage that helps your case. Acting quickly is essential.
Nevada casinos are also required to have incident report procedures. If you fell at a casino, a report may have been filed. Our attorneys know how to obtain that report and the surveillance footage that accompanies it.
How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim Against a Las Vegas Casino?
Nevada’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims including slip and fall cases is 2 years from the date of your accident under NRS 11.190. While 2 years may seem like sufficient time, casino slip and fall cases require early action for a critical reason: casinos control the evidence.
Casino surveillance systems record every area of the property at all times. However, casinos typically store footage for only 30 to 90 days before it is overwritten. If you wait too long to retain an attorney, the footage that proves the hazard existed — and that casino staff were aware of it — may be gone permanently.
An attorney can send a legal preservation notice to the casino requiring them to preserve all footage, incident reports, maintenance logs, and other relevant evidence related to your accident. This notice can be sent within days of your injury.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall at a Las Vegas Casino or Hotel
- Report the incident to casino security or hotel management immediately
- Request a copy of the incident report
- Take photographs of the hazard and your injuries
- Get contact information from any witnesses
- Seek medical attention the same day
- Do not sign any documents from the casino or their insurance company
- Contact Marathon Law Group as soon as possible
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim against a Las Vegas casino?
Nevada’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of your accident under NRS 11.190. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly in casino cases.
What if I was partly at fault for my fall?
Nevada follows modified comparative negligence. You can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Will the casino’s insurance company offer me a settlement?
Casino insurers often contact injured guests quickly with low settlement offers before victims have a full picture of their injuries. Do not accept any offer without speaking to an attorney.
What if there were no witnesses to my fall?
Witness testimony is helpful but not required in a slip and fall case. Surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance records, and photographs of the hazard can establish your claim without eyewitness testimony. Contact Marathon Law Group as soon as possible after your fall so we can begin preserving this evidence immediately.
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a Las Vegas casino or hotel, contact Marathon Law Group for a free consultation.
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Why Act Immediately After a Casino Slip and Fall in Las Vegas?
Casino slip and fall cases are uniquely time-sensitive. Unlike accidents on private property, casino incidents involve corporate defendants with dedicated risk management teams who begin protecting the casino’s interests from the moment an incident is reported. Their adjusters may contact you within hours of your accident with a settlement offer designed to minimize what they pay you before you understand the full extent of your injuries.
Marathon Law Group levels the playing field. Our attorneys know how to investigate casino accidents, obtain critical surveillance footage before it is destroyed, and build a strong liability case against well-funded defendants. We represent slip and fall clients on a contingency fee basis throughout the Las Vegas Strip, downtown Las Vegas, and all of Clark County. Call (702) 522-1808 for a free consultation today.