Wrongful Death Law in Nevada
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 2 — Civil Practice › Chapter 11 — Limitation of ActionsNV 11 § 11.190
Cited in 253 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 2 — Civil Practice › Chapter 21 — Enforcement of JudgmentsNV 21 § 21.090
Cited in 63 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 3 — Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings › Chapter 41A — Actions for Professional NegligenceNV 41A § 41A.097
Cited in 40 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 194 — Persons Liable to Punishment for CrimeNV 194 § 194.010
Cited in 35 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 3 — Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings › Chapter 41A — Actions for Professional NegligenceNV 41A § 41A.100
Cited in 33 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 3 — Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings › Chapter 41 — Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning PersonsNV 41 § 41.085
Cited in 30 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Nevada.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.