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After a crash on US-50 or the Carson City Freeway, the insurance company is already building its case. So should you. Get in touch with our injury lawyers today and take the next step toward recovery.
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You were hurt, and the calls usually start before you’ve even had time to process what happened. What happens next depends on where the crash occurred, because different agencies handle different roads in and around Carson City.
A crash on city streets is typically handled by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Collisions on US-395/I-580 (the Carson City Freeway) or US-50 are handled by the Nevada Highway Patrol. That determines where the official report is, and how the case is documented.
We take it from there. Our team pulls the crash report, organizes your medical records, and handles the insurance company directly so you don’t have to.
Gina Corena & Associates works on a contingency basis. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.
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Most crashes in Carson City come down to driver behavior. State safety data shows impaired driving plays a major role in Nevada traffic deaths, with speed and distraction also contributing to serious collisions across the state.
Most of those crashes happen on local roads, not highways. Streets like Carson Street and East William see daily traffic, frequent intersections, and higher exposure to sudden stops and turns.
The most common causes include:
Intersections are especially high-risk. Local safety data continues to identify repeat crash locations where serious injuries occur more often than elsewhere. That pattern helps explain how many collisions actually occur in Carson City.
Call 911 and get medical care first. If police respond to the scene, ask how you can get a copy of the crash report. It may be important later when dealing with the insurance company.
Get checked by a medical professional even if you feel okay. Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center provides emergency care locally, and serious trauma cases are often transferred to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Some injuries don’t show up right away, and early treatment also becomes part of your medical record.
Document the scene if you can. Take photos, collect witness names, and exchange insurance information.
Be cautious with the other driver’s insurance company. They may ask for a recorded statement early on, so it’s best to speak with a lawyer before agreeing to anything like that.
Nevada follows a fault system with modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). Any compensation you receive is reduced by your share of fault, and if you are found more than 50 percent responsible, you cannot recover damages.
Insurance coverage in Nevada is often not enough after a serious crash. The minimum limits are 25/50/20 (NRS 485.185), and many drivers carry no insurance at all. In those cases, uninsured motorist coverage may become the main source of recovery.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash (NRS 11.190). Missing that deadline can prevent your case from being heard at all, no matter how strong it is.
Recent Nevada law updates affect certain crash cases. Assembly Bill 4 (2025) increased penalties for impaired driving that causes injury or death. Senate Bill 194 requires rental companies to verify insurance coverage, and Assembly Bill 523 sets a $1 million coverage requirement for rideshare trips.
We have fought for injured Nevadans since 2013. Gina Corena founded the firm and still chairs its litigation department. She has been recognized among Nevada’s top personal injury attorneys, including honors such as “Top 40 Under 40” and “Ten Best Attorneys.”
Carson City cases are handled in Nevada’s First Judicial District Court, and our team is familiar with how claims are evaluated there, including fault rules and insurance disputes. That day-to-day experience shapes how we build and value each case.
You get a real attorney, not a voicemail. Our office is available 24/7 and serves clients in English and Spanish. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means your consultation is free and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Carson City saw an increase in traffic deaths in 2025 even as statewide fatalities declined to 381, the lowest since 2021 (Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, preliminary). Injury crashes remain far more common than fatal ones, with 130 reported in 2024 by the Sheriff’s Office.
Nevada’s crash rate also exceeds the national average, with a higher fatality rate per mile driven than the U.S. overall (TRIP, 2025).
Locally, crashes tend to cluster on a few major corridors, including US-50, the Carson City Freeway, Carson Street, and College Parkway.
It starts with a free consultation where we listen to what happened, review the crash details, and help you understand whether you may have a valid claim and what the next steps could look like.
Then we pull the crash report, collect medical records and bills, and document how the injury has affected your work, daily life, and recovery. From there, we build a demand for compensation that reflects the full impact of the crash.
Once that demand is sent, the insurance company responds with a settlement offer or a dispute. Most cases are resolved here through negotiation.
If the offer is not fair, we file a lawsuit and continue pushing the case forward in court, including preparation for trial if needed.
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.
Two years from the date of the crash, in most cases (NRS 11.190). A few situations shorten or alter that window, and claims against a government entity require additional steps. Talk to a lawyer early so a deadline never decides your case for you.
You can still recover, as long as you were 50 percent or less at fault. Nevada reduces your award by your share of blame (NRS 41.141). At 51 percent or more, you recover nothing. That is why insurers work so hard to pin fault on you.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover money for you, and the first consultation is always free.
Often, no. The state minimum is $25,000 per person (NRS 485.185), which a single emergency-room visit can exceed. About 1 in 10 Nevada drivers has no insurance at all, so uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is your safety net.
It depends on the road. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office handles city streets, because the capital has no separate police department. The Nevada Highway Patrol handles the US-395/I-580 Carson City Freeway and US-50. Request your report from the agency that responded.
No. Nevada places no cap on damages in an ordinary car accident case (NRS 41A caps apply only to medical malpractice). Government and punitive claims have their own limits, a point some websites get wrong.
You may have more coverage than you think. A 2025 law requires rental companies to verify insurance, and another sets a $1 million coverage floor for rideshare drivers during a trip. We identify every policy that applies.
Gina Corena founded Gina Corena & Associates to give injured Nevadans a legal team that fights for them, and she leads the firm's attorneys in a practice focused on personal injury law.
“Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates
“Ten Best Attorneys” in Nevada
