Henderson Personal Injury Lawyer

A Henderson personal injury lawyer can review how you were hurt, identify available evidence and explain whether another person or business may be responsible. Edward M. Bernstein & Associates helps injured people understand Nevada law, document their losses and pursue compensation through our Henderson office. Start with a free consultation about your options.

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Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers
1489 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 110-A
Henderson, NV 89014

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About Ed Bernstein & Associates

Our firm has represented injured Nevadans since 1977. We handle claims involving vehicle collisions, unsafe properties and other serious injuries. The work starts with the facts: what happened, who controlled the situation and what evidence supports the losses.

Learn about our attorneys and published case results, including a $1.5 million premises liability settlement. These are firmwide results, not a prediction of what any Henderson claim will recover.

Meet Your Henderson Legal Team

• Ed Bernstein, Owner and Founding Partner — Read about his legal career and work in the Nevada community.
• Brian E. Lunt, Partner — A member of the litigation team, licensed in Nevada since 2008, with experience in personal injury and disability matters.
• Stacie M. Webb, Associate Attorney — A litigation team attorney who represents injured and disabled clients.

At your consultation, ask which attorney would handle your matter, who your regular contact would be and how you would receive updates. Meet the full team.

What to do after an injury in Henderson

• Get medical attention. Call 911 for an emergency. Tell your medical provider what happened and report new or worsening symptoms. Keep your treatment records and discharge instructions.
• Report the incident. For a collision, record which police agency responded and keep the report number. For an injury at a business or apartment property, notify management and request an incident report.
• Preserve what you safely can. Photograph the scene, damage, visible injuries and any unsafe condition. Save witness contacts, relevant messages and receipts. Do not put yourself at risk to collect evidence.
• Check whether an SR-1 is required. Nevada DMV instructs drivers to file within 10 days when a crash was not investigated at the scene by law enforcement and caused injury, death or more than $750 in damage. Follow the official SR-1 instructions and attachment requirements.
• Review important requests before agreeing. Notify your own insurer as your policy requires. Consider legal advice before giving another party’s insurer a recorded statement, signing a release or accepting a final settlement.

Where to get your accident report

If Henderson Police investigated, use its official records request page for a closed traffic accident report. Reports still under investigation may be unavailable. If Nevada Highway Patrol investigated, use its crash report request route. Keep the report number, date and names of those involved; check the agency’s current fees and availability.

For a fall or other private-property injury, request the business’s incident documentation and keep your own account. Management may not immediately provide its internal report. Tell your lawyer about cameras, maintenance activity and witnesses so relevant evidence can be requested before it is lost.

Types of injury cases we handle

Different injuries require different evidence. These practice areas provide more detail about common Henderson claims:

• Car accidents — Driver conduct, scene evidence and insurance coverage.
• Truck accidents — Commercial drivers, carrier records and potentially responsible companies.
• Motorcycle accidents — Collision evidence, rider injuries and disputed fault.
• Uber and Lyft accidents — The driver’s app status and available insurance.
• Slip and fall injuries — Unsafe conditions, property control and notice of the hazard.
• Traumatic brain injuries — Medical evidence and the effects on work and everyday life.
• Wrongful death — Claims by eligible heirs and the estate after a fatal injury.

Our broader injury practice also addresses bicycle and pedestrian collisions, bus and taxi crashes, construction incidents, defective products and other catastrophic injuries. We can discuss whether the facts fit a claim and who may be responsible.

Workplace injuries require a separate analysis

Workers’ compensation can provide benefits without proving ordinary negligence. A separate claim against a third party may also be possible, depending on who caused the harm. These routes have different requirements and deadlines. Learn about Henderson workers’ compensation claims.

Alcohol-related crashes

An impaired driver may be responsible for a crash, but serving alcohol does not automatically make a bar or restaurant liable. NRS 41.1305 generally protects those who furnish alcohol to adults aged 21 or older from civil liability for resulting harm. Underage situations require a separate analysis of the statute’s limited provisions and exceptions.

What evidence can show who caused the harm

A negligence claim generally requires proof of a duty of care, a failure to meet that duty, a causal connection to the injury and resulting damages. A report may help establish the initial facts, but the investigation often goes further.

• Drivers and employers. Photos, witnesses, vehicle records and work assignments can help establish unsafe driving and whether an employer may be responsible.
• Property owners, occupiers and managers. Leases, maintenance contracts, inspection logs and video can help identify who controlled the area and knew or should have known about a hazard.
• Manufacturers and contractors. Product records, inspections and repair histories may support claims involving a defect or unsafe work. These claims can involve different legal standards.
• Government bodies. A public road or vehicle raises additional questions about the responsible agency, immunity and statutory limits. Government involvement does not itself establish liability.

When several parties share responsibility

A store, landlord and maintenance contractor may have different duties concerning the same area. Identifying each role helps determine which records to request and which claims the evidence supports. If defendants blame one another, independent witnesses, contracts and expert analysis may help resolve the dispute.

How shared fault affects a Nevada injury claim

Under NRS 41.141, a claimant generally may recover in a negligence action when their negligence is no greater than the negligence of the defendant or combined defendants. Recoverable damages are reduced by the claimant’s share. In a straightforward case, 50% fault can still permit a reduced recovery; more than 50% generally bars it.

For illustration, $100,000 in damages with 25% fault assigned to the injured person becomes $75,000 before attorney fees, case expenses and applicable repayment obligations. This is a hypothetical calculation, not a case-value estimate. Multiple defendants generally bear their allocated shares, subject to statutory exceptions. An insurer’s proposed fault percentage is not a court finding.

What damages may be recoverable

Economic losses

A claim may include reasonable medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost earnings, reduced future earning capacity and other documented losses caused by the injury. Serious injuries may require evidence of future care, equipment or assistance. Bills, wage records and medical opinions help support these amounts.

Noneconomic harm

Compensation may also address pain, emotional distress, disfigurement and loss of enjoyment of life. There is no single formula for these losses. Treatment records and concrete examples of changed daily activities help explain their impact. Limits can apply to particular categories of claims, including certain medical negligence and government claims.

Punitive damages

Punitive damages punish qualifying misconduct rather than reimburse an ordinary loss. NRS 42.005 generally requires clear and convincing evidence of oppression, fraud or malice and imposes limits, with exceptions. They are not available in every injury case. Special rules may apply to impaired-driving claims.

How long you have to file an injury lawsuit

Many Nevada personal injury actions must be filed within two years under NRS 11.190(4)(e). The claim type, accrual date and applicable exceptions can change the analysis. An insurance claim is separate from a lawsuit; negotiations do not ordinarily stop the filing clock. Ask a lawyer to identify each deadline early.

Public-body claims have their own requirements

NRS 41.036 addresses filing a tort claim within two years of accrual with the Attorney General for state claims or the governing body for political-subdivision claims. Subsection 3 says that filing is not a condition precedent to an action under NRS 41.031. Do not assume you must wait for agency approval before suing. The correct recipient, immunity and lawsuit deadline still need review.

How we evaluate and prepare your claim

1 Free consultation

Tell us what happened, when it occurred and how you were injured. We discuss the available information, possible legal options and immediate deadlines. You can ask questions before deciding whether to hire the firm.

2 Case evaluation and preservation

We identify potential defendants, available insurance and evidence that may disappear. Depending on the incident, this may involve requests to preserve surveillance footage, vehicle data or property records.

3 Investigation and documentation

We seek relevant reports, witness accounts and treatment records. When justified by the disputed issues, appropriate medical, reconstruction or other experts can help assess causation and future losses.

4 Negotiation

We present the supporting evidence, evaluate responses and explain offers and proposed releases. You decide whether to accept a settlement. We also review costs and applicable liens or repayment obligations affecting the amount you would receive.

5 Litigation when appropriate

If a claim remains disputed, we discuss filing suit and prepare the evidence needed for court. Some Henderson cases proceed in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, depending on jurisdiction and venue. Filing a lawsuit does not make a trial inevitable.

Addressing an insurer’s objections

An insurer may question fault, the need for treatment, a preexisting condition or future losses. We compare those objections with scene evidence, witness accounts and the medical timeline. If treatment was interrupted by cost, transportation or another obstacle, explain that to your provider and lawyer. Evidence helps distinguish an older condition from new harm or aggravation caused by the incident.

How attorney fees and case costs work

Ed Bernstein & Associates offers free initial consultations and contingency-fee representation. In an accepted contingency case, the attorney fee is a percentage of the recovery under the written agreement, rather than an upfront hourly charge.

Case expenses are separate from attorney fees. They can include filing fees, medical record charges, depositions and expert work. Before signing, review the percentage, whether it changes during litigation, whether expenses are deducted before or after the fee, who advances costs and what happens to expenses if there is no recovery. The agreement should explain these terms clearly.

Choosing a Henderson personal injury lawyer

Choose based on experience you can verify and answers you understand. Useful questions include:

• Who will handle my case and provide updates?
• Have you handled injuries and disputed issues similar to mine?
• What evidence needs to be preserved first?
• How will you evaluate settlement offers and prepare for court if needed?
• How do the attorney fee, case expenses and repayment obligations work?
• Where can we meet, and what should I bring?

Review the attorney biographies and published results alongside the answers you receive. A past recovery cannot establish the value of your case.

Client testimonials

“Every individual I spoke with was professional, caring, and friendly.”
— Sue Campbell, client testimonial excerpt

“The whole team made this difficult time easy for me and my family. They were very understanding, transparent & honest.”
— Torrance Joseph, client testimonial

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Testimonials describe individual experiences. They do not guarantee, warrant or predict the outcome of another legal matter.

Published case results

The firm’s published results include the following verdict and settlements across its practice. They are not identified as Henderson-only outcomes.

• $104 million verdict — Medical negligence.
• $25 million settlement — Product liability.
• $1.5 million settlement — Motor vehicle accident.
• $1.5 million settlement — Premises liability.
• $1.3 million settlement — Motor vehicle accident.
• $1 million settlement — Premises liability.

View the firm’s published case results

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter depends on its facts and applicable law. Published award amounts should not be read as the amount a client received after fees, costs and other obligations.

Our Henderson office and areas served

Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers
1489 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 110-A
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 728-4137

Office contact information | Directions to our Henderson office

Call to arrange your consultation and confirm the meeting location, parking and suite access. Tell us about any accessibility or language needs when scheduling.

We assist injured people in Henderson and throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Paradise, Sunrise Manor and nearby Boulder City. Contact us to discuss where your injury happened and whether we can help.

Local resources

• Henderson Police records — Request a closed traffic accident report from the investigating department.
• Nevada Highway Patrol crash reports — Follow the state agency’s process when it investigated the collision.
• Nevada DMV SR-1 form — Review reporting requirements for qualifying crashes not investigated at the scene.
• Eighth Judicial District Court — Court information, case access and filing resources for Clark County.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Henderson

Many negligence-based injury lawsuits have a two-year filing period under NRS 11.190(4)(e). The start date and exceptions depend on the claim. Do not wait for the insurer to finish negotiating before checking your deadline.

Can I recover if I share some fault

Generally, Nevada allows a reduced negligence recovery when your fault is no greater than the defendant’s or combined defendants’ fault. Your percentage reduces the award. Different claims and multiple-party situations can need further analysis; review the evidence before accepting an insurer’s allocation.

How do I get a Henderson traffic accident report

Use the Henderson Police records page if that department investigated. Have the report number, date and involved names available. A case still under investigation may not be released. Ask the records unit about current availability and fees rather than assuming a fixed turnaround.

Does a City of Henderson claim form have to be filed before suit

NRS 41.036(3) says the tort-claim filing described in that statute is not a prerequisite to a suit under NRS 41.031. That does not remove other deadlines or immunity rules. A lawyer should identify the responsible public body and evaluate both processes.

What should I bring to a consultation

Bring any report number, photographs, witness contacts, insurer letters, medical bills and information about missed work. A short timeline is useful. You can contact us before gathering everything; we can discuss what other evidence may matter.

Will my case go to trial

Not necessarily. A case may resolve through negotiation, including after a lawsuit is filed. If fault or damages remain disputed, trial preparation may be necessary. The decision depends on the evidence, offers and legal issues in your case.

Request a consultation with our Henderson team

Tell us how the injury happened, when it occurred and what concerns you most. Our team can discuss your options, identify information that may help and explain the next steps if we can represent you.

Request a free consultation | Call Henderson (702) 728-4137

You do not need a complete file to start. Share your contact details and a brief account of the incident. We can explain how to provide sensitive records if needed. A consultation request does not by itself mean the firm has accepted your case.

Attorney review and office information

Reviewed by Brian E. Lunt, Partner at Ed Bernstein & Associates
Last reviewed: November 3, 2026

Nevada State Bar information: Search Brian E. Lunt’s public membership record through the State Bar of Nevada attorney directory.

Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers
1489 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 110-A
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 728-4137 | Contact our team

This page provides general information about Nevada injury claims, not legal advice for your situation. Rights and deadlines depend on the facts and applicable law. Contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.