Who Can File a Claim?
Representing the Injured in Nevada
Under Nevada law, "heirs and personal representatives" of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim. You may be considered an heir or personal representative of the deceased if you are:
- An immediate family member (child, spouse, parent)
- A legal dependant
- A representative of his or her estate
A Las Vegas wrongful death lawyer at Richard Harris Law Firm are familiar with the stipulations surrounding wrongful act and neglect law in Nevada. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim, we can help. Call our wrongful death attorneys today at (702) 444-4444 or fill out a free initial consultation form.
Who Can't File?
Nevada law also stipulates that there are certain individuals who may not qualify for wrongful death damages, which includes:
- Fiancés and fiancées
- Foster children
- Stepchildren
- Unmarried partners
These individuals are ineligible to file wrongful death claims, even if they are beneficiaries on the loved one's will or considered dependents.
