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Medical malpractice cases in Nevada follow stricter rules than most injury claims. An expert affidavit is required before filing under NRS 41A.071. Some damages are limited by law, and hospitals are usually represented by strong defense teams from the start.
Because of that, these cases are reviewed early with medical experts. If there is no support for a deviation from the standard of care, the case does not move forward. If that doesn’t exist, the claim stops there. If so, the affidavit is prepared, and the case is filed. After that, the focus moves to the full impact of the injury, including complications, diagnostic errors, surgical outcomes, and hospital negligence across Las Vegas and Clark County.
Gina Corena spent her early career on the insurance defense side, so she’s seen how hospitals and insurers build these defenses from the inside. That perspective shapes how we approach every case from the start.
There’s no upfront cost. Consultations are free, and we only get paid if we recover compensation.
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A bad outcome is not automatically malpractice. The law requires proof that a provider fell below the accepted standard of care and that this failure caused the injury. If that link isn’t there, it’s not a case, no matter how serious the outcome looks.
When malpractice is present, it’s usually not subtle. These are the kinds of injuries that don’t just complicate recovery; they change the direction of a person’s life, or in the worst cases, end it.
Common forms of medical malpractice include:
These cases are not decided by outcome alone. They depend on medical experts reviewing the records and explaining what a competent provider should have done in that situation. If a defective drug or device played a role, it may also give rise to a separate claim against the manufacturer.
In Nevada, a malpractice case doesn’t really get to “begin” in the usual sense. It has to be reviewed by an expert first. No affidavit of merit, no case under NRS 41A.071. That document isn’t a formality either. It must come from a medical professional in a similar field and connect the provider’s conduct to a specific deviation from the standard of care.
A lot of people assume obvious errors speak for themselves. Courts don’t treat it that way anymore. After the Nevada Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Limprasert, the old idea that some cases are self-evident is mostly gone; even situations that feel clear on the surface still usually need expert backing. The exceptions are narrow, almost mechanical, like a foreign object left behind after surgery.
Everything else turns on whether an expert is willing to put their name to it early. That part decides if the case even exists in a legal sense, long before anyone talks about trial or damages.
Nevada treats malpractice recovery in two parts. One is economic damages, which include future medical care, rehabilitation, and lost income. These are not capped. The other is non-economic damages, which cover pain and suffering and are capped at $590,000 in 2026 under NRS 41A.035, rising toward $750,000 by 2028. The cap applies per incident, not per provider.
That split matters because most of the financial burden lies on the economic side. Long-term treatment and lost income often continue for years, sometimes decades, depending on the injury.
For example, a $3,000,000 economic award and $1,000,000 non-economic award would result in a $3,590,000 total after the cap is applied. Large future-care awards may also be structured over time under Nevada law.
Nevada also limits contingency fees in malpractice cases to 35 percent of the recovery, which affects how the final amount is distributed.
Gina Corena founded the firm in 2013 at age 34 and has been recognized statewide, including as a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates and one of Nevada’s “Ten Best Attorneys” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. The firm has always focused solely on Nevada cases.
Most malpractice cases move through the Eighth Judicial District Court, and that’s where the firm works day to day. We know how local judges handle these cases, how settlement conferences actually unfold, and how hospital defense teams in Nevada approach early valuation.
Clients work directly with attorneys. The firm works on a contingency basis, and both English- and Spanish-speaking clients are represented. No fee unless there is a recovery.
Nevada’s non-economic damages cap comes out of a 2004 ballot measure tied to concerns about physician shortages. It didn’t stay static. Lawmakers later set it on a gradual upward track. For 2026, it sits at $590,000, with increases scheduled toward $750,000 by 2028.
Most malpractice cases in Clark County are heard in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Before anything gets near trial, there’s usually a mandatory settlement conference built into the process.
Under NRS 41A.097, it’s generally three years from the injury or two years from discovery, whichever comes first. If information is concealed, the timeline doesn’t always start when people assume it does.
Many online summaries are still stuck on outdated rules and numbers. The current cases are judged on the statute as it stands today, not earlier versions that still circulate.
It starts with a free call to understand what happened and gather records from every provider involved. From there, the medical treatment is laid out in order, and the key issues in the care become clearer once everything is in one timeline.
Once that review supports a claim, we file it properly with the affidavit of merit attached. The case is then presented to the provider’s insurer with supporting documentation and expert opinion. In many cases, Nevada’s mandatory settlement conference becomes the first real opportunity for resolution.
If the offer doesn’t reflect the harm, the case moves forward to trial. Our attorneys prepare every malpractice case for a jury because that level of preparation is often what drives a serious resolution.
The experience of our attorneys ranges from insurance and commercial law to personal injury and other areas which give our team an unmatched ability to reach a favorable outcome in your case. We handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness, as if we were representing ourselves.
In Nevada, the case usually can’t even be filed without an affidavit of merit from a medical expert under NRS 41A.071. If it’s missing, the filing gets thrown out.
Most cases fall within a three-year window from the injury or a two-year window from discovery under NRS 41A.097. If key information is hidden, that clock doesn’t always start when it first appears to do so.
Yes. Non-economic damages are capped at $590,000 for 2026, increasing toward $750,000 by 2028. Economic damages, such as medical care and lost earnings, are not capped.
No. A claim requires proof that the provider failed to meet the standard of care and that this failure caused the injury. A poor result alone is not enough under Nevada law.
Yes. Hospitals can be held liable under Nevada medical malpractice law when negligence occurs in patient care or supervision.
Malpractice cases in Nevada are handled on a contingency fee basis, with a cap of 35% of any recovery. The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless the case results in compensation.
As a former las vegas car accident attorney, Ms. Corena has gained the experience and knowledge that many personal injury attorneys simply do not have access to.
“Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates
“Ten Best Attorneys” in Nevada
