A malpractice case is brought when a person is injured due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, surgeon or hospital to name a few. As employees of the hospital, medical care workers are considered agents of the hospital thus making the hospital partly responsible in malpractice cases in the state of Nevada .

In the state of Nevada you have four years from the time you are injured or two years from the date you injury is discovered or should have reasonably been discovered, whichever is earlier. This is called a statute of limitations. In the state of Nevada the courts will take into account the degree to which the claimant contributed to their injury and count that against the final recovery. If there are multiple defendants in a case of malpractice the jury or judge can decide to what extent each defendants negligence was responsible for the injury and apportion damages comparable to the percentage of each individual is responsible. These are but a few of the murky, complicated laws of the state of Nevada in which it is virtually impossible to fight without a qualified malpractice attorney. Many lawyers will take these cases on a contingency basis meaning you pay nothing unless there are damages awarded to you. You may be responsible for some minimal cost in the end for filing fees or expenses so you need to read your agreement or contract carefully. There is no cap in the state of Nevada on the amount of compensatory damages but there is a cap on punitive damages. Punitive damages are basically a form of punishment. If the negligence was malicious, obvious or fraudulent a judge or jury may choose to punish the defendant financially to ensure proper procedures and treatment in the future. There is no limit on the amount an attorney can charge in these cases so take the time to shop around and find the best value for your money. Preferably the attorney you sign will have the resources to perform the necessary investigations and the manpower to fight diligently for you. In the state of Nevada you may be required to attend arbitration prior to the filing of your claim. This is to weed out simple cases that can be resolved without a court getting involved. Your attorney should be able to tell you if you will be subject to arbitration and what to expect.

Find legal information and lawyers that specialize in Medical Malpractice by state: