Uber and Lyft Accident Claims in Nevada
The insurance Nevada requires for Uber and Lyft drivers before and during a ride, how fault is shared, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: While a rideshare (transportation network company) driver is logged in and available to receive requests but not providing a ride, coverage of at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage per accident is… NRS 690B.470
| Uber and Lyft insurance | While a rideshare (transportation network company) driver is logged in and available to receive requests but not providing a ride, coverage of at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage per accident is required. While the driver is providing transportation services, coverage of at least $1,000,000 for bodily injury, death and property damage is required. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is optional under this section (a policy may include it). Source: NRS 690B.470 |
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| Minimum car insurance | Owners of registered vehicles must continuously carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage. Source: NRS 485.185 |
| Fault rule (comparative negligence) | Modified comparative negligence (51% bar). The plaintiff's comparative negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the defendant or the combined negligence of multiple defendants; the jury finds total damages and each party's percentage of negligence, and damages are reduced accordingly. Source: NRS 41.141 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Two years for an action to recover damages for injuries to a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (with exceptions in NRS 11.215 and 11.217). Two years also applies to libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment. Source: NRS 11.190(4)(c), (e) |
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FAQ
What insurance must Uber and Lyft drivers have in Nevada?
While a rideshare (transportation network company) driver is logged in and available to receive requests but not providing a ride, coverage of at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage per accident is required. While the driver is providing transportation services, coverage of at least $1,000,000 for bodily injury, death and property damage is required. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is optional under this section (a policy may include it).
What is the minimum car insurance required in Nevada?
Owners of registered vehicles must continuously carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage.
Can you recover damages if you were partly at fault in Nevada?
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar). The plaintiff's comparative negligence does not bar recovery if it was not greater than the negligence of the defendant or the combined negligence of multiple defendants; the jury finds total damages and each party's percentage of negligence, and damages are reduced accordingly.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Nevada?
Two years for an action to recover damages for injuries to a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (with exceptions in NRS 11.215 and 11.217). Two years also applies to libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.