Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Nevada
Last verified 2026-07 · Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) ✓ verified · 3 sources
The deadline
2 years
from Date of injury, under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e).
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Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e), you have 2 years from Date of injury to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Nevada. Miss it and you lose the right to sue — but several Nevada-specific exceptions can extend (or shorten) that window, detailed below.
Nevada Deadlines for Related Claims
| Claim type | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Slip and Fall | 2 years | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) |
| Car Accident | 2 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) |
| Credit Card Debt | 4 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(2) |
| Medical Malpractice | 3 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.097 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 41.085, 11.190(4)(e) |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | NRS 11.190(4)(e) |
| Defamation | 2 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(c) |
| Breach of Contract | 6 yrs | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(1)(b) |
| Medical Debt | 6 yrs | NRS § 11.190(1)(b) |
When the Clock Starts
In Nevada, the limitations period for slip and fall injury claims generally begins on Date of injury. Nevada recognizes a discovery rule for this claim type: Nevada courts recognize a discovery rule for latent injuries; accrual is delayed until plaintiff discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause
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Exceptions That Can Extend the Deadline
- Minors: the clock is generally paused while the injured person is under 18.
- Fraudulent concealment: if the defendant actively hid the wrongdoing, the deadline may be extended until it was or should have been uncovered.
- Defendant leaves the state: absence can pause the clock in many circumstances.
- Government-claim trap: Must file administrative tort claim with Attorney General (state claims) or governing body (political subdivision) under NRS 41.036 before filing suit; no separate shorter notice window – administrative claim must be filed within the 2-year SOL period
2-year SOL; punitive damages separately capped at 3x compensatory damages or $300,000 if no malice/oppression under NRS 42.005. Government falls require pre-suit administrative claim under NRS 41.036 as a condition precedent to litigation.
Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e), official Nevada statute · verified 2026-07
What to Do Before the Deadline Runs
- Pin down your accrual date — the day the clock started — and calendar the deadline conservatively.
- Preserve evidence now: photos, records, witness contacts, bills. Evidence decays faster than deadlines.
- Send preservation/notice letters where required (especially for Nevada government defendants).
- If the deadline is inside 6 months, treat it as urgent — filing suit is the only reliable way to stop the clock.
How Nevada Compares to Nearby States
| State | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2 years | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) |
| Oregon | 2 yrs | Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1) |
| Idaho | 2 yrs | Idaho Code § 5-219(4) |
| Utah | 4 yrs | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3) |
| Arizona | 2 yrs | A.R.S. § 12-542 |
| California | 2 yrs | Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Nevada?
You have 2 years from Date of injury, under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e).
Can I still sue after 2 years in Nevada?
Usually no — courts dismiss claims filed after the statute of limitations expires. Narrow exceptions (the discovery rule, tolling for minors, fraudulent concealment) can extend the deadline; whether one applies depends on your facts.
Does the discovery rule apply to slip and fall injury claims in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada courts recognize a discovery rule for latent injuries; accrual is delayed until plaintiff discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause
What if the victim was a minor?
Nevada generally pauses ("tolls") the deadline while the injured person is under 18, giving them time to file after reaching adulthood. Special limits can still apply, so check the statute.
Is the deadline different for claims against the government?
Must file administrative tort claim with Attorney General (state claims) or governing body (political subdivision) under NRS 41.036 before filing suit; no separate shorter notice window – administrative claim must be filed within the 2-year SOL period
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Sources
- Official NRS Chapter 11 – Limitation of Actions – Nevada Legislature
- Corroborating Nevada Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations – Nolo
- Corroborating NRS Chapter 41 – Nevada Tort Claims Actions – Justia
- Verified 2026-07 under our 4-step process — every line checked against the sources above. How we verify
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions that depend on your facts — confirm with a licensed Nevada attorney.