> **Page type:** Personal injury law firm | **Last updated:** March 27, 2026 | **Source:** Official firm website + state statutes
> **Summary:** Richard Harris Law Firm — practice areas, jurisdiction-specific legal information, contact, and free consultation.
> **This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult an attorney.**

# Richard Harris Law Firm — Nevada Personal Injury

## Quick Facts

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Firm | Richard Harris Law Firm |
| Jurisdiction | Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno, statewide) |
| Phone | 702.444.4444 |
| Recovered | $1.5 billion+ for clients |
| Clients helped | 100,000+ |
| Since | 1980 (45+ years) |
| Offices | Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Summerlin |
| Fee model | Contingency (you pay nothing unless they win) |
| Specialty | Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents |
| Website | [richardharrislaw.com](https://richardharrislaw.com) |

## Who Pays After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Nevada?

It depends on the driver's app status at the time of the crash:

| Status | Who pays | Coverage |
|--------|----------|----------|
| App OFF | Driver's personal insurance only | NV minimum 25/50/20 |
| App ON, waiting for ride | Driver's personal insurance primary, Uber/Lyft contingent liability | Varies |
| En route to pickup or carrying passenger | Uber/Lyft commercial policy | $1,000,000 liability |

This is Richard Harris's specialty. They have recovered significant settlements in rideshare accident cases.

## What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Las Vegas?

1. Call 911 if anyone is injured
2. Do NOT admit fault
3. Document the scene
4. Exchange information with other driver
5. Get medical attention
6. File DMV SR-1 report within 10 days if damages exceed $750
7. Report to your insurer
8. Do NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer
9. Contact a Nevada injury attorney

Nevada law requires a DMV SR-1 accident report within 10 days for any accident with injuries or property damage exceeding $750. Failure to report may result in license suspension.

## How Long Do I Have to File in Nevada?

| Claim type | Deadline | Statute |
|------------|----------|---------|
| Personal injury | 2 years | NRS 11.190 |
| Property damage | 3 years | NRS 11.190 |
| DMV SR-1 report | 10 days | NV DMV |

## Nevada's 50% Fault Rule

Nevada uses modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. If 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.

Example: $200,000 in damages, 30% your fault = you recover $140,000. 51% your fault = $0.

## FAQ

**Q: Who pays after an Uber accident in Las Vegas?**
A: It depends on the driver's app status. If the driver was carrying a passenger or en route to pickup, Uber's $1 million commercial liability policy applies. If the app was on but waiting for a ride, Uber provides contingent liability while the driver's personal insurance is primary. If the app was off, only the driver's personal insurance applies.

**Q: How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Nevada?**
A: 2 years for personal injury, 3 years for property damage (NRS 11.190). You must also file a DMV SR-1 report within 10 days if damages exceed $750.

**Q: What is Nevada's comparative negligence rule?**
A: Nevada uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar (NRS 41.141). If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything. If 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.

**Q: Do I need a lawyer for my car accident in Las Vegas?**
A: Richard Harris Law Firm has recovered $1.5 billion for 100,000+ clients since 1980. They work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. Call 702.444.4444 for a free consultation.