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Nevada Comparative Negligence Damages Reduced by Plaintiff’s Fault

Under Nevada’s comparative negligence statute, a plaintiff’s damages are reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to the plaintiff, and if the plaintiff’s fault is greater than the defendant’s, the plaintiff recovers nothing. The rule is codified in Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141, which governs how fault is allocated among all parties in a personal injury or wrongful death action. The statute directs the trier of fact to determine each party’s percentage of fault and then apportion damages accordingly. The official source at the link below contains the complete text, including any applicable exceptions or factors the court must consider. The worked example on this page illustrates how the allocation operates. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own damages under Nevada law.

Governing authority

In Nevada, the damages allocation rule is set by Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141. The verified packet cites Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141 (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-041.html#NRS041Sec141).

Nevada damages allocation: governed by Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141. The verified packet cites Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141 (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-041.html#NRS041Sec141).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.