In the state of Nevada, personal injury claimants may seek compensation for both monetary and non-monetary losses. Examples include medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical impairment. If you were seriously hurt, though, these won’t be the only damages your family incurs. As such, Nevada also allows for loss of consortium claims. 

Who May File a Loss of Consortium Claim?

When someone sustains unanticipated injuries, their loved ones suffer, too. For example, the accident victim may be unable to engage in sexual relations even after making a full recovery. He or she may also be unable to help out with childcare or other domestic duties.

Loss of consortium claims aim to compensate certain individuals for these and other damages. In the state of Nevada, such individuals include the victim’s spouse or registered domestic partner. 

What Damages Are Recoverable in Loss of Consortium Claims?

Consortium encompasses the moral support, companionship, and sexual intimacy that couples provide each other. As such, loss of consortium payouts are comprised solely of non-economic damages.

Because the state of Nevada does not cap non-economic damages, there’s no limit to these payouts, as long as they’re deemed reasonable. Generally speaking, more severe injuries warrant larger settlements and verdicts. 

In order to win your claim, though, your loved one must first win his or her personal injury claim. Unlike other states, Nevada requires both claims to be brought in the same case. In other words, the affected spouse does not reserve the right to seek damages independent of the victim’s claim. 

For help filing a personal injury or loss of consortium claim, turn to Kidwell & Gallagher. Based in Elko, this Nevada firm is backed by more than 65 years of experience in the legal field. Their compassionate attorneys focus primarily on personal injury law, which allows them to provide comprehensive counsel to those who were hurt at the hands of someone else. To learn about their professionalism and tireless commitment to each and every client, visit their website. To request a free consultation, call (775) 738-1000.