Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule (codified, NRS 41.141) allows an injured person to recover compensation even if they share fault for an accident, so long as their share of fault does not exceed 50%. If a plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is barred under Nevada’s 51% rule.

For example, a plaintiff found 30% at fault on a $100,000 claim may recover $70,000. At 51% fault, recovery drops to zero, regardless of injury severity. That fault threshold applies to every personal injury and wrongful death claim in Nevada: car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, product liability, and more.

Understand how Nevada assigns fault and reduces recovery in an injury claim. The personal injury lawyers at Ace Law Group represent injured clients throughout Las Vegas and Nevada in fault disputes under modified comparative negligence, including cases where insurers have assigned an inflated percentage of blame to reduce a valid claim.

Key Takeaways

The 51% Bar Rule: In Nevada, you can recover compensation only if your share of fault is 50 percent or less. A plaintiff found more than 50 percent at fault is completely barred from recovery under NRS 41.141.
Reduced Compensation: Your damages are reduced proportionally by your fault percentage. The greater your assigned fault, the less you receive.
Shared Fault Is Common: More than one party can bear legal responsibility for the same accident in Nevada. Each party is liable only for their proportionate share, and you can still recover even if you contributed to the crash.
Applies to Multiple Case Types: Nevada’s negligence rule applies to car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other personal injury claims where multiple parties may share blame.

Multiple Parties May Bear Liability for the Same Accident

To hold another party legally responsible for your injuries in Nevada, you will generally need to prove that they bear “fault” for your accident. In some cases, liability is clear, and one negligent party bears full responsibility for an accident. However, that is certainly not always how it works. In a personal injury claim in Nevada, liability may be shared among multiple parties, each contributing to the incident. Each party will be legally responsible for their proportionate “share” of the accident.

Nevada Is a Modified Comparative Negligence Jurisdiction

Nevada operates under a modified comparative negligence standard under NRS 41.141. You can recover financial compensation even if you are partially at fault, but only if your level of fault is 50 percent or less. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your degree of fault. Every percentage point matters.

Understanding Comparative Negligence Through Examples

The easiest way to understand comparative negligence in Nevada is through examples. Here are three examples of how comparative negligence works in personal injury claims in our state:

Car Accident (0% Fault): Imagine that you were fully stopped at a red light on the Las Vegas Strip. You then get rear-ended by another driver who was texting. You suffered $10,000 in damages, and you are deemed 0 percent at fault for the accident. Under Nevada car accident laws, you can seek full compensation from the at-fault driver. You would bear no liability for the crash, and you would be eligible to seek the full $10,000 in damages.
Truck Accident (25% Fault): Imagine that you were involved in a truck accident caused primarily by a trucker who made an unsafe lane change. However, police determined that you were speeding, and that contributed to the crash. You suffered $40,000 in damages but were deemed 25 percent at fault for your own accident. As such, you would only be eligible to recover for $30,000. You would bear liability for 25 percent of your damages ($10,000).
Pedestrian Accident (75% Fault): Imagine that you were hurt in a pedestrian crash on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. However, an investigation determined that you were dangerously jaywalking and got in front of an oncoming car. You suffered $20,000 in damages, and you were found to be liable for 75 percent of your own injuries. Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule, you would be barred from receiving any compensation because you were found liable for the majority of your own accident.

We Help Injured Victims Navigate Comparative Negligence Claims In Nevada

Fault disputes complicate personal injury claims significantly. At Ace Law Group, we help victims and families navigate Nevada’s modified comparative negligence standard with the goal of securing maximum compensation for economic damages and intangible (non-economic) losses. Our attorneys invest time, resources, and attention to detail into every case we take on.

The results reflect that commitment:

$44 million recovered for injured clients in 2025 alone
$175 million recovered overall
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If fault is being disputed after your accident, the percentage assigned to you will determine whether you recover and how much. Do not accept an insurer’s fault assessment before having it reviewed by an attorney.

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