Las Vegas Wrongful Death Attorneys

Trial-Ready Representation for Families in Vegas, Henderson & Enterprise

Nevada law provides a civil remedy when someone’s death results from another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts. A wrongful death claim is separate from any criminal proceeding and operates under a lower burden of proof. Not every fatal incident qualifies, but when another party’s fault caused your loss, the law gives your family a path to accountability and financial recovery.

When that loss was preventable, grief is compounded by unanswered questions and sudden financial pressure. If you believe another party’s actions caused your family member’s death, we can help you understand your options and what a claim could mean for your family’s future.

Call our Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers at (702) 623-3579 today. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help you understand your rights.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death Claims in Las Vegas

A wrongful death claim arises when a fatal incident results from negligent, reckless, or unlawful conduct.

Motor vehicle accidents and workplace fatalities are the most frequent sources of wrongful death claims.

• If someone was killed in a car crash because another driver ran a red light or drove while intoxicated, for example, your family may have a wrongful death claim against that driver and, in some cases, their employer or insurer.. If a defective airbag also failed to deploy, a product liability claim against the manufacturer may be available alongside it. Multiple parties can be responsible, and we have experience handling those multi-defendant cases.
• If a person was killed on the job, the family may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim against a responsible third party in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. When a construction equipment company’s failure to maintain machinery leads to a fatal accident, for example, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought directly against that company.

We also handle wrongful death claims arising from trucking accidents on Nevada’s freight corridors, hotel and casino premises liability, and product defects. Fatal truck crashes often involve federal FMCSA regulation violations, driver fatigue, and improper maintenance. Resort and casino properties owe guests a high duty of care, and incidents involving inadequate security, pool accidents, or foreseeable structural hazards can support claims against large hospitality corporations.

Government Entity Claims & the 180-Day Notice Requirement

Wrongful death claims that involve a government entity or government-owned property in Nevada carry a stricter deadline than standard civil claims. A formal notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the death, well before the general two-year statute of limitations. Missing this requirement can bar recovery entirely.

The Financial Reality Families Face After a Wrongful Death

Beyond grief, families often confront immediate financial pressure: lost household income, medical bills incurred before death, and funeral and burial costs that arrive without warning. Nevada law addresses this through two separate recovery tracks under NRS 41.085.

Heirs, such as a surviving spouse or children, can pursue compensation for:

• Grief and sorrow
• Loss of probable support, companionship, society, comfort, and consortium
• Damages for the decedent’s pain, suffering, or disfigurement

The personal representative of the estate can separately recover:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral costs
• Punitive damages where the at-fault party’s conduct warrants them

A related claim called a survival action under NRS 41.100 allows the estate to pursue compensation the deceased could have sought had they survived. It is a distinct legal vehicle that can often be filed alongside the wrongful death claim. Pursuing both tracks fully requires an attorney who understands where they overlap and where they don’t.

Why Las Vegas Families Choose Cohan PLLC

Our founding attorney, Chasen Cohan, spent years on the defense side, representing the insurance companies and large corporations that now sit across the table from our clients. That background informs how we investigate claims, anticipate defense maneuvers, and build the evidentiary record that supports recovery. Insurance carriers use predictable strategies to reduce payouts. We can anticipate and fully prepare for those strategies.

Every wrongful death case we handle is prepared as if it will go before a jury. That preparation strengthens our position at the negotiating table and means we’re ready if a fair resolution can’t be reached through settlement. Clients receive direct access to their attorney, timely updates, and personal representation throughout. Our trial-ready reputation has brought us referrals from other attorneys and firms who recognize what that preparation delivers.

We provide legal support in both English and Spanish, and we handle all wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no attorney fees or costs unless we recover compensation for your family. While we build the strongest possible case, you can focus on your family.