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While no legal claim can undo the loss, our Reno wrongful death lawyers help families pursue accountability and compensation while handling the legal process on their behalf.
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No lawsuit can undo the loss of a loved one. What it can do is help answer questions that don’t always get answered right away, and hold the responsible party accountable in a way the system allows.
At Gina Corena & Associates, our Las Vegas wrongful death attorney represents families in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County after fatal car accidents, falls, workplace incidents, and other deaths caused by negligence. We help families understand their rights, handle the legal process on their behalf, and pursue accountability under Nevada law.
Throughout the process, we stay in communication so families aren’t left trying to interpret legal steps on their own. Questions don’t always come in order, and updates don’t always feel neat or predictable, so we explain things as they develop, not just at milestones.
Consultations are free and confidential. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee unless we recover compensation.
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A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies because another person or company acted carelessly or recklessly. It’s closely connected to a personal injury case. If the person could have brought a claim had they survived, the family can usually bring it after their death.
These cases come from the same kinds of incidents that cause serious injuries. The difference is the outcome.
The wrongful death cases we handle in Reno often involve:
Each case depends on what happened in the moments leading up to the loss and who had the responsibility to prevent it.
There is no checklist for grief, and nothing about the legal process needs to be rushed. When you’re ready, a few things are worth holding onto. Keep any incident or crash report, the contact information for the responding agency, and any medical or coroner records.
Be cautious with early paperwork from insurance companies. In some cases, families are approached quickly with settlement offers that close the claim before its full value is understood. You don’t have to respond immediately, and you don’t have to make decisions under pressure.
When the time feels right, talk to a lawyer. We can handle the investigation, paperwork, and communication with the insurance company so the family doesn’t have to take on that burden.
Nevada law sets who may bring a claim. Under NRS 41.085, the deceased person’s heirs and the personal representative of the estate can sue. Heirs can recover for their own grief, sorrow, and loss of companionship, along with lost financial support, while the estate can recover the deceased’s final medical bills and funeral costs.
A separate survival claim runs alongside it. Under NRS 41.100, the estate may pursue the losses the person suffered before death, such as their own pain and lost earnings. The two claims are filed together and serve different purposes.
Is there a limit on what a family can recover? In an ordinary wrongful death case, no. Nevada imposes no general cap on these damages, although claims against a government entity are subject to a statutory limit. That distinction often decides how a case is built.
The deadline is generally two years from the date of death (NRS 11.190). It can feel impossibly soon while a family is grieving, which is one reason families often ask a lawyer to carry the timeline for them.
We have represented injured Nevadans and their families since 2013. Gina Corena founded the firm and continues to lead its litigation practice. She has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates in its “Top 40 Under 40” list and named among Nevada’s “Ten Best Attorneys.”
These cases are handled in Nevada courts, most often in the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County. Knowing how these cases move locally, how fault is argued, how insurers respond, and how timelines actually play out, shapes the way we guide families through each step.
Families are often dealing with sudden loss while legal and insurance issues begin to move into the background. We focus on managing that process so they don’t have to carry it alone.
You work directly with a trial-focused legal team. Consultations are free and private; we work on a contingency basis, and calls are answered consistently throughout the process.
At a glance: 58 Washoe County traffic deaths in 2025 | Up about 26% from 46 in 2024 | Impaired driving: a leading factor | Heirs and the estate may both file | No general cap on wrongful death damages | 2-year deadline in most cases
Behind every number is a family. While Nevada’s overall traffic deaths fell in 2025, Washoe County moved the wrong way, with fatalities rising roughly 26 percent from 46 to 58 (Reno News & Review, citing preliminary Nevada DPS figures). The sheriff’s office tied much of that rise to impaired driving.
Many of these deaths were preventable. They came from a choice another person made, behind the wheel or on a property they were responsible for keeping safe.
A civil claim cannot change the count. What it can do is hold the responsible party accountable and give a grieving family some financial stability.
It begins with a free, private consultation at a time that works for the family. We go over what happened, answer questions, and explain the available options without rushing any decisions.
From there, the focus is on understanding the case in full. That includes determining what happened, who may be responsible, and documenting the financial and personal losses involved so the claim reflects the reality of what was lost.
When there is enough evidence, a demand is presented. Some cases resolve at that stage. If not, the case is filed and moves into litigation, where it is prepared for trial if needed.
Throughout the process, we stay in communication and handle the legal work so the family is not pulled into every step.
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.
The deceased person’s heirs and the personal representative of the estate (NRS 41.085). Heirs include close family members such as a spouse, children, and, in some cases, parents. We can help you sort out who is standing.
Heirs can recover from grief, loss of companionship, and lost financial support. The estate can recover final medical and funeral expenses, and through a survival claim (NRS 41.100), the losses the person suffered before death.
Generally, two years from the date of death (NRS 11.190). Claims involving a government entity have shorter notice deadlines, so it helps to speak with a lawyer even if you are not ready to move forward yet.
Not in an ordinary case. Nevada places no general cap on wrongful death damages. Claims against a government entity are subject to a statutory limit, which is one reason the facts of each case matter.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so the family pays only if we recover money, and the consultation is always free and private.
A claim may still proceed. Nevada reduces recovery by the deceased’s share of fault and bars it only at 51 percent or more. Do not assume a partial-fault finding ends the family’s claim.
Often, no. Many wrongful death claims resolve through negotiation once the evidence is presented. When an insurer refuses to deal fairly, we are prepared to file and try the case.
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
