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Lawrence M. Ruiz, Esq.
Founder · Managing Attorney
Super Lawyer · Founder · Henderson PI
Serving Henderson, NV
Henderson Car Accident Lawyer
Hurt in a Henderson car accident? Ruiz Law helps with crashes on I-215, US-95/I-11, Eastern, Stephanie, St. Rose, and Boulder Highway.
No attorney fee unless we recover money · Bilingual EN / ES
Legally reviewed by Lawrence M. Ruiz, Esq. — Founder · Managing Attorney · Reviewed 2026-06-12
Henderson Car Accident Lawyer
In short: The Ruiz Law Firm is based in Henderson and reviews local car accident claims involving rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, uninsured drivers, disputed fault, rideshare vehicles, and serious injuries. We help preserve evidence, deal with insurers, and explain your options. The consultation is free, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Henderson Crash Corridors We Review
Henderson car accident claims often start with where the crash happened. A collision on I-215 or US-95/I-11 raises different evidence questions than a left-turn crash on Eastern Avenue, Stephanie Street, Green Valley Parkway, St. Rose Parkway, or Boulder Highway. Parking-lot and retail-center crashes near Whitney Ranch and Green Valley can also turn on business video, witness names, and property records.
Local evidence can disappear quickly. We look for police reports, photos, witness information, vehicle damage, medical records, traffic-camera or business-camera footage, rideshare records, and insurance coverage. If the crash involved a commercial driver, delivery vehicle, or company car, the claim may need a different evidence plan from day one.
Nevada Rules That Matter After a Henderson Crash
Nevada generally gives injured people two years to file a personal injury lawsuit under NRS 11.190. Nevada also uses modified comparative negligence under NRS 41.141, meaning fault percentages can reduce or block recovery.
Insurance coverage matters too. Nevada's required minimum liability insurance is explained by the Nevada DMV, but minimum limits may not cover serious injuries, surgery, lost income, or future care. We review the at-fault driver's policy, your own UM/UIM coverage, and any other available insurance.
What We Do on a Henderson Car Accident Claim
- Identify urgent evidence before it disappears.
- Review available insurance coverage and fault arguments.
- Help document medical treatment, lost income, and future care needs.
- Communicate with insurers so you do not have to handle recorded-statement pressure alone.
- Prepare the claim for settlement or litigation when needed.
If a lawsuit is necessary, many local civil cases are handled through Clark County courts, including the Eighth Judicial District Court. We explain the likely path before you make decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Henderson?
Get medical care, report the crash when appropriate, take photos, save witness information, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before you understand your rights. Then call (702) 850-1717 or request a free case review online.
How long do I have to file a Henderson car accident lawsuit?
Most Nevada personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under NRS 11.190, but evidence can disappear much sooner. Ask for help early if video, witness names, vehicle data, or disputed fault may matter.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
Nevada's comparative negligence rule can reduce your recovery by your fault percentage and can bar recovery if you are found 51% or more responsible. Evidence from the scene, vehicles, witnesses, and medical records can be important.
What does it cost to talk with The Ruiz Law Firm?
The consultation is free. If the firm accepts your case, there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs and expenses are explained before you sign an agreement.
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Our Clients' Wins In Numbers
$30M+ recovered for injured Nevadans — including a $29.5M trial-team verdict.
Car, truck, slip-and-fall, dog bite, and workplace injury cases across Henderson, Las Vegas, and surrounding areas. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Free Consultation →$1.3M
Cargo Van
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$450K
Commercial Ambulance
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$641K
Uber Accident
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$800K
Tourist Car Accident
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$750K
Commercial Vehicle
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$250K
Premise Case
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$852K
Uber Accident
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$917K
Commercial Truck
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Personal Injury Lawyers
Missed work, medical bills, your family. We carry the legal weight so you can focus on recovering.
$1M+ pre-suit
David J. Dzarnoski, Esq.
Junior Partner · Pre-litigation
$1M+ pre-suit settlements · Lifelong Nevadan
$29.5M trial team
Andréa Vieira, Esq.
Trial Attorney
$29.5M trial team · 25+ years
Workers' Comp Lead
Mikela Babayan Mikhail, Esq.
Associate · Workers' Compensation
Workers' comp lead · 14+ years in Nevada
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Trusted by our clients.
“After my accident I didn't know how I was going to pay my bills. Ruiz Law helped me understand the process from the start.”
Bill B. · Henderson, NV
“Lawrence made me feel like I really mattered. I didn't expect that from a lawyer — and it makes a huge difference.”
Jennifer P. · Henderson, NV
“Lawrence took my truck-accident case seriously from day one. Words can't express how thankful I am.”
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How It Works
Three steps to hiring your attorneyThree steps from "I think I need a lawyer" to "I have one."
01Step 1 of 3
Tell us what happened
Call the 24-hour intake line or request a case review online anytime. No legal jargon — just the facts, in English or Spanish.
02Step 2 of 3
Request an attorney callback
A Ruiz attorney — not a screener — aims to review new injury matters promptly and explain your next steps.
03Step 3 of 3
Decide with clarity, no pressure
On that call we discuss whether the firm may be able to help, what factors affect value, and whether a lawyer is likely needed.
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Before You Call
Common questions, answered
Nevada gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). If you wait too long, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case regardless of how strong it is. Evidence disappears and witnesses forget details, so contacting an attorney as soon as possible after a crash protects both your legal rights and your ability to build a solid claim.
Nevada follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar (NRS 41.141). You can still recover compensation as long as you were no more than 50% responsible for the accident. Your total award is simply reduced by your share of fault. Insurance companies often try to inflate your percentage of fault to reduce or deny your claim, which is one reason having an attorney in your corner makes a real difference.
Nevada requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of 25,000 dollars per person and 50,000 dollars per accident, but many drivers carry only the minimum or are uninsured entirely. If that happens, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can step in to fill the gap. We review all available policies on your behalf, including your own coverage, to make sure every possible source of compensation is pursued.
Recoverable damages typically include past and future medical bills, lost wages and lost earning capacity, property damage, and compensation for physical pain and suffering. In some cases, out-of-pocket costs like transportation to medical appointments are also recoverable. We do not promise any specific outcome, but we work to document each category of loss with records and evidence.
No. The firm works on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. There is no retainer, no hourly billing, and no upfront attorney-fee cost to get started. A free consultation lets us review the facts of your crash before you commit to anything.
Fault is established with evidence, not assumptions. Investigators and attorneys rely on the official crash report, photos of the vehicles and scene, traffic-signal and surveillance or dashcam footage, event-data-recorder downloads, cell-phone records when distracted driving is suspected, independent witness statements, and accident-reconstruction analysis in disputed cases. Because Nevada uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar (NRS 41.141), the stronger the proof that the other driver caused the crash, the better your recovery is protected. Your award is reduced by your own share of fault, and you recover nothing if you are found more than 50% responsible.
There is no Nevada law setting a fixed deadline by which a claim must settle, so timing depends on your injuries and the facts. Straightforward claims where liability is clear and treatment is complete often resolve in a matter of months, while cases with disputed fault, serious injuries, or a denied claim can take a year or more, particularly if a lawsuit must be filed within Nevada's two-year personal-injury deadline (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Settling before your treatment is finished can leave future medical costs uncompensated, which is why timing the claim correctly matters.
You are not required to give the at-fault driver's insurer a recorded statement, and it is usually best not to. Adjusters often call early to lock in a recorded statement, push a fast settlement before your injuries are fully diagnosed, or gather comments that support a higher percentage of fault against you under Nevada's comparative-negligence rule. You can decline to discuss the crash and direct the adjuster to your attorney. Letting the firm handle insurer communications helps protect both the value of your claim and your legal rights.
Call (702) 850-1717 — no pressure for the first 10 minutes.
LEGAL QUESTIONS?
WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
Free consultation. No hourly fees. No upfront attorney fee. No attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
- 10-minute triage call with a real attorney
- Custom document inventory
- Treatment-resource discussion when appropriate
- Adjuster-contact guidance
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Henderson Headquarters
Local, bilingual, Clark County. 24-hour intake line and online case-review requests.
Nevada Headquarters
Henderson
Address
1055 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite 110Henderson, NV 89014
Hours
Mon–Thu · 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 – 5:00 · Sat–Sun by appointment