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Wrongful Death Laws in Nevada.

Nevada's wrongful death statute permits recovery by the heirs or personal representative. Damages include funeral and medical expenses, loss of probable support, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering. The 2-year statute of limitations runs from the date of death. Nevada's 51%-bar modified comparative fault applies to wrongful death actions. Punitive damages caps under NRS 42.005 apply.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years from date of deathNRS 11.190(4); NRS 41.085

Wrongful death actions must be filed within 2 years of the date of death.

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Key Nevada Statutes

Wrongful Death ActNRS 41.085

Action may be brought by heirs individually or by the personal representative on behalf of the estate. Damages include pecuniary losses, loss of society and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral and medical expenses.

Survival ActionNRS 41.100

Causes of action survive the death of the plaintiff. Recovery includes pre-death pain and suffering (prior to 2015 legislative amendment) and economic losses.

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