Medical Liens in Nevada
A lien is a legal claim against your personal injury settlement by a third party who paid for your medical treatment. In Nevada, liens from hospitals, health insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid must be addressed before you receive your net settlement funds.
For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
Fault System
2 years
Filing Deadline
$15,000 – $70,000
Avg Settlement
Types of Medical Liens in Nevada
Hospital Liens
Nevada hospitals that treated you for accident injuries may file a hospital lien against your settlement to recover unpaid bills. The lien attaches to your recovery before you are paid.
Health Insurance Subrogation
If your health insurer paid your medical bills, they have a subrogation right to be reimbursed from your settlement. Many states allow negotiation to reduce these amounts.
Medicare & Medicaid
Federal law requires Medicare and Medicaid liens to be paid in full — with limited exceptions. Your attorney must resolve these before settlement funds are distributed.
Workers' Compensation
If workers' comp covered your treatment for a work-related injury in Nevada, they have a lien on any third-party recovery you obtain.
Nevada Injury Law Overview
Nevada applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. The statute of limitations is 2 years for most personal injury claims. Nevada does not require no-fault PIP insurance. Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area are among the most litigated jurisdictions in the country for hotel-casino premises liability, slip-and-fall accidents, and tourist injury claims. The hospitality and gaming industry creates distinctive negligent security and premises liability issues. Nevada also sees significant auto accident litigation on its interstate highways and high-speed roads. Nevada has no general cap on compensatory damages. Nevada caps punitive damages at 3 times compensatory damages when compensatory damages equal or exceed $100,000; when compensatory damages are below $100,000, punitive damages are capped at $300,000 under NRS § 42.005. Medical malpractice claims have a 3-year statute of limitations and require an affidavit of merit at filing.