Las Vegas is not like other cities. The combination of heavy tourist traffic, active casino premises, rideshare vehicles operating around the clock, and some of the busiest commercial truck corridors in the Southwest means accidents here happen in ways that are genuinely different from the rest of the country. And the people who get hurt are often dealing with insurance companies and corporate legal teams that have handled thousands of claims just like theirs.
At Temple Injury Law, we represent injured people and families across Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County. We are not a settlement mill. Every case we take is prepared as if it is going to trial, because that preparation is what forces insurance companies to take your claim seriously. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Call (702) 487-4999 or contact us online.
How Temple Injury Law Approaches Every Personal Injury Case
Most personal injury firms are built around volume. They settle cases fast, collect a percentage, and move on. We built this firm differently.
Jeff Temple founded Temple Injury Law in Las Vegas in 2022 after earning his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He focuses exclusively on personal injury, which means every case we accept gets real attention and real strategy.
Marissa Temple brings something most plaintiff firms cannot offer: 20 years as a defense attorney, including eight years working in-house for a major insurance company. She knows how adjusters are trained to minimize claims because she used to be in those meetings. That knowledge now works against the insurers, not for them.
Once you hire us, the insurance company deals with us, not you. We handle all communication, all document requests, and all negotiations. If they will not offer what your case is actually worth, we take it to court.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Las Vegas
Temple Injury Law represents clients injured in a wide range of accidents and incidents across Clark County.
- Car accidents are the most common personal injury case we handle. Las Vegas roads carry a mix of local commuters, tourists unfamiliar with the streets, rideshare drivers on tight schedules, and commercial vehicles on major corridors like the I-15 and US-95. We handle all motor vehicle claims, including rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, intersection accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups.
- Drunk driving accidents carry special legal weight in Nevada. Under NRS 42.005, victims of DUI crashes can pursue punitive damages on top of their actual losses, which is a tool we build toward from day one of every drunk driving case.
- Truck and semi-trailer accidents involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple liable parties, and insurance policies that dwarf what typical drivers carry. We act immediately to preserve black box data and driver logs before trucking companies can overwrite them.
- Motorcycle accidents require fighting insurer bias against riders, navigating Nevada’s helmet law and lane splitting rules, and documenting injuries that are almost always more severe than those in car crashes.
- Slip and fall and premises liability cases arise when a property owner fails to maintain a safe environment. In Las Vegas, this includes casino floors, hotel common areas, pool decks, parking structures, and retail stores. Nevada property owners have a legal duty to warn of known hazards and correct them within a reasonable time.
- Dog bite claims in Nevada are governed by a strict liability standard. An owner whose dog bites someone is liable for injuries regardless of whether the dog had a history of aggression. We have recovered full insurance policy limits for dog bite victims.
- Elder abuse cases involve nursing homes and care facilities that neglect or harm residents. These cases often require uncovering facility records and staffing patterns that facilities are reluctant to produce. We know how to get them.
- Hit-and-run accidents leave victims dealing with uninsured motorist claims and the challenge of identifying a driver who fled. We have located at-fault drivers through dashcam footage and third-party surveillance and recovered full compensation through UM/UIM coverage when the driver could not be found.
If your injury does not fit neatly into one of these categories, call us anyway. Personal injury law covers any situation where someone else’s negligence caused your harm.
Nevada Personal Injury Laws That Affect Your Claim
Nevada’s Two-Year Statute of Limitations (NRS 11.190)
You have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Nevada. That deadline applies regardless of whether you are still in treatment or whether the insurance company is still negotiating. If a government entity was involved, the notice of claim deadline is much shorter. Do not wait to call us.
Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule (NRS 41.141)
Nevada follows a 51% comparative negligence rule. If you share some fault for the accident, you can still recover as long as you are found less than 51% responsible. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters know this rule well and routinely try to push your share of fault higher than it should be. We push back.
Punitive Damages Under Nevada Law (NRS 42.005)
In cases involving egregious conduct — a drunk driver, a trucking company that knowingly put a fatigued driver on the road, a property owner who ignored a known hazard — Nevada courts can award punitive damages on top of your compensatory recovery. These damages exist to punish the defendant and deter others. We evaluate every case for punitive exposure from the start.
How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Nevada?
There is no universal answer, and any attorney who gives you a confident timeline before reviewing your case is telling you what you want to hear.
What we can tell you is that the process has three general phases. First, medical treatment: we do not demand a settlement until we know the full extent of your injuries, because settling before that point almost always means settling for less than you deserve. Second, negotiation: once treatment is complete or we have a clear picture of your ongoing needs, we send a demand package. Insurers typically have 30 days to respond. Third, litigation: if the insurer does not make a reasonable offer, we file suit. In Clark County, cases that reach trial typically take one to two years from filing, though many settle during the litigation process before a jury ever hears them.
We will always give you an honest assessment of where your case stands and what to expect next.
Las Vegas Personal Injury Case Results
$1,300,000 — Pedestrian struck in a Las Vegas crosswalk Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury when a driver hit them in a marked crosswalk. The insurer denied liability from the outset. We found a witness, built the case, and recovered $1.3 million.
$495,000 — Negligent security on the Las Vegas Strip Our client was attacked by a security guard armed with a baton on a Strip property. We established the property’s liability for the conduct of its own personnel and recovered $495,000.
$450,000 — Hit-and-run on Desert Inn Road The at-fault driver fled the scene. We located them through Tesla dashcam footage and recovered full compensation through the client’s uninsured motorist coverage.
$400,000 — Rideshare rear-end collision Our client was rear-ended by an on-duty rideshare driver. We pursued claims against both the driver and the rideshare company’s insurer and settled for an amount that reflected the full impact on our client’s life.
$250,000 — Restaurant premises liability A client injured due to a restaurant’s negligence. We established the property owner’s duty and failure to maintain a safe environment.
$100,000 — Dog bite attack Two sisters attacked outside their apartment building. We recovered full renters insurance policy limits under Nevada’s strict liability dog bite standard.
Prior results do not guarantee what your case will recover. Every case is different.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Las Vegas
If someone else’s negligence caused your injury — a distracted driver, a property owner who ignored a hazard, an employer who violated safety rules — you likely have a claim. The strength of that claim depends on the evidence available and the severity of your injuries. The best way to find out is a free consultation with us.
Under Nevada’s comparative negligence rule, you can still recover as long as you were less than 51% responsible for the accident. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but partial fault does not end your case.
Almost never. First offers are designed to close claims before the full picture is known — before your treatment is complete, before future costs are documented, and before you have legal representation. Call us before you respond to any offer.
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes from your recovery. If we do not win, you owe us nothing.
Possibly, depending on when it occurred. Nevada’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of injury for most personal injury claims. If you are approaching that window, call us immediately.
Your own uninsured motorist coverage may cover you. We also look at every available source of liability — property owners, employers, other parties who may share responsibility. Not having insurance does not always mean not being able to recover.
Call 911. Get medical attention even if you feel fine, since some injuries are not immediately apparent. Document the scene with photos if you are able. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company. Then call us.
No. Most settle before trial. That said, insurers settle for more when they know your attorney is willing and able to go to court. We prepare every case for trial from day one, which is part of why our settlements tend to reflect the real value of the claim.
A pre-existing condition does not automatically defeat an injury claim. You may seek compensation for additional harm caused when an accident aggravates that condition, but not for the condition’s effects that would have existed without the accident. Prior records, new examinations, and medical opinions can help show what changed. Be accurate about your medical history and describe any new symptoms or limitations. The key issue is the harm attributable to the accident, rather than whether you had ever experienced a similar problem before.
It can give an insurer a reason to question whether your symptoms were caused by the accident or how serious they were, but a gap is not automatically the end of a claim. The reason matters: cost, appointment availability, transportation, or a clinician’s instructions may explain the interruption. Tell your healthcare provider about ongoing symptoms and keep records of efforts to obtain care. Follow medically appropriate advice and explain barriers honestly; do not schedule unnecessary treatment simply to create records.
An injury claim does not automatically pause your medical bills. Depending on your coverage, health insurance or medical payments coverage under an auto policy may help pay for treatment while the liability claim is being resolved. Deductibles, copayments, and uncovered charges may remain your responsibility. Some providers may agree to deferred payment, but review the terms rather than assuming care is free. Insurers or benefit programs may have reimbursement rights against a recovery; Medicare conditional payments, for example, may need to be repaid after settlement.
Seek medical advice promptly if you are injured, have symptoms, or are concerned about a head injury. After a possible head injury, worsening headache, repeated vomiting, confusion, seizures, or difficulty staying awake require immediate emergency care. Some concussion symptoms may appear hours or days later, so monitor how you feel and follow medical advice. Tell the clinician when the accident happened and when symptoms started. The urgency and type of care should be based on your health; do not wait for an insurance decision to address concerning symptoms.
Jeff Temple
Personal Injury Lawyer
Talk to a Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone in your family was injured by someone else’s negligence in Las Vegas, Henderson, or anywhere in Clark County, call us. Jeff Temple and Marissa Temple represent injured people across the Las Vegas Valley. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win.
Call (702) 487-4999 or contact us online.
