Nevada Wrongful Death Attorney Las Vegas
Losing a family member due to someone else’s negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. When a fatal accident in Las Vegas or anywhere in Nevada takes a loved one before their time, surviving family members have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim against those responsible. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas wrongful death attorneys handle these deeply personal cases with the compassion families deserve and the aggressive advocacy their claims require.
Nevada Wrongful Death Law — Who Can File
Under NRS 41.085, a wrongful death claim in Nevada may be filed by the surviving spouse, children, parents, or the estate’s personal representative when none of the above exist. The claim must be brought within two years of the date of death. Nevada law separates wrongful death claims into two categories: survivor claims brought on behalf of the deceased for their conscious pain and suffering before death, and wrongful death claims brought by surviving family members for their own losses including grief, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses.
Damages Available in Nevada Wrongful Death Cases
Nevada wrongful death damages include compensation for the deceased’s medical expenses from the accident to death, pain and suffering the deceased experienced before dying, lost future income the deceased would have earned over their lifetime, loss of financial support the family depended on, loss of love, companionship, consortium, and guidance, grief and emotional distress of surviving family members, and funeral and burial costs. In cases involving egregious conduct — such as drunk driving fatalities or gross negligence — punitive damages may also be available against the responsible parties.
Common Fatal Accident Types in Las Vegas
Marathon Law Group handles wrongful death cases arising from fatal car and truck accidents, motorcycle fatalities, pedestrian and bicycle deaths, construction site fatalities, premises liability deaths at hotels and commercial properties, product defect fatalities, medical malpractice deaths, and drowning accidents. Each case requires immediate evidence preservation and prompt legal action before the statute of limitations runs.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawyers
If your family lost a loved one due to negligence in Nevada, Marathon Law Group will pursue justice on your behalf. We handle wrongful death cases on contingency — no fee unless we recover for your family. Please call for a free, confidential consultation at any time.