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Nevada Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Calculator

Nevada gives most claims two years — but genuinely gives property damage an extra year on top of that. Enter your date below to see your actual deadline.

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When is your filing deadline?

Pick the type of claim and the date of the injury. We'll show the actual Nevada deadline, in plain terms.

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The general rule: two years for personal injury

Under NRS 11.190(4)(e), most personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of injury. Wrongful death claims fall under this same statute, but run from the date of death instead.

Property damage: a genuinely longer window, inverted from most states

Here's a detail that catches people off guard in both directions. Property damage claims — vehicle repairs, damaged belongings — get a longer three-year deadline under NRS 11.190(3)(c), a full year more than the personal injury window. In many other states, property damage and personal injury share the same deadline; in Nevada, property damage genuinely gets more time, not less.

Medical malpractice: a distinctive "whichever occurs first" rule

Medical malpractice claims follow a separate statute, NRS 41A.097, with a genuinely different structure from the general rule. See our full guide to Nevada's discovery rule and tolling for exactly how this distinctive "first, not last" standard works — and why it can actually work against a claimant who discovers their injury quickly.

Government claims: notice required, but not as a precondition to suit

Suing the Nevada government comes with its own two-year notice step, with a genuinely distinctive wrinkle. See our full guide to Nevada government claim deadlines.

Nevada statute of limitations — frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Nevada?

Two years from the date of injury, under NRS 11.190(4)(e).

Does property damage get the same two-year deadline as personal injury in Nevada?

No, genuinely the opposite of what many assume. Property damage claims get a longer three-year deadline under NRS 11.190(3)(c), a full year more than the personal injury window.

Is Nevada's wrongful death deadline also two years?

Yes, under the same statute, NRS 11.190(4)(e) — but measured from the date of death rather than the date of the original incident.

Is medical malpractice different in Nevada?

Yes, with a genuinely distinctive structure. Under NRS 41A.097, claims must be filed within 3 years of the injury or 2 years of discovery, whichever occurs first — not whichever is later, as in many other states.

What happens if I miss Nevada's filing deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the right to seek compensation is lost permanently, regardless of how strong the underlying claim was.

Nevada personal injury tools & guides

Discovery Rule & TollingWhy "whichever occurs first" can work against you Government Claim Deadlines2-year notice, but not a precondition to suit What Happens If You Miss the DeadlineNevada's dismissal rule, and rare exceptions Nevada Comparative Negligence CalculatorNevada's 51% fault bar

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Nevada statute (NRS 11.190, NRS 41A.097) verified per our methodology. Deadlines can vary based on the specific facts of a claim. Confirm your actual deadline with a licensed Nevada attorney before acting.