Reno Construction Accident Lawyer
A job site injury up north usually comes with a workers' comp claim, and often a second case against the contractor, the equipment maker or whoever controlled the site. Most injured workers never hear about that second case. We look for it on the first call.
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Northern Nevada Builds Out, And The Injuries Follow The Machinery
Southern Nevada builds up, and the north builds out. The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks is one of the largest industrial parks in the country, and between Tesla's Gigafactory, the battery-materials plants and a growing cluster of data centers, it keeps thousands of trades and operators working. Fernley's Victory Logistics District, the warehouse growth through the North Valleys and Spanish Springs, and the redevelopment in downtown Reno add to it.
That changes what the injuries look like. Up here it's more manufacturing machinery, more forklifts and conveyor lines, more caught-in and crush injuries, and winter ice and snow loads on top of everything else. Statewide, construction caused 9 of Nevada's 33 workplace deaths in 2024, 27 percent and the largest share of any industry, and 7 of those 9 were specialty trade contractors.
- ✓Battery, materials and data center builds at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
- ✓Distribution and logistics buildings in Fernley's Victory Logistics District
- ✓Warehouse growth through the North Valleys and Spanish Springs
- ✓Redevelopment work in downtown Reno
- ✓Road, utility and transmission work along the I-80 corridor
- ✓Winter work under ice and snow loads the Strip never sees
A Crowded Northern Job Site Means More Than One Company Can Owe You
Comp comes from your employer's insurer and doesn't depend on fault. A third-party case is a separate negligence claim against a company that isn't your employer. On a big build there can be a dozen companies working one pad, and each carries its own insurance.
The General Contractor
A GC who controls the site and ignores a known hazard can answer for it, even when a different company signs your paycheck.
Another Trade's Crew
The electrician, the crane crew or the framing sub working next to you can create the danger. Their insurer pays, not yours.
The Equipment Maker
A lift with a bad brake or a saw missing its guard can support a product claim against the maker, and sometimes the distributor.
The Property Owner
An owner or developer who keeps control over a dangerous site, or hides a hazard, can carry liability under Nevada premises law.
The Design Professionals
When a collapse traces back to the plans, the architects and engineers who stamped them can share the fault.
The Outside Vendor
The trucking company backing through the site or the scaffold supplier brings its own insurance onto the job.
★★★★★Erik Is the consummate professional and handled our case with dignity and respect. Always responsive, he kept us informed every step of the way and his advice was always spot-on. I highly recommend Erik and would certainly retain him again.
What Comp Pays And Where It Stops
Comp pays your treatment, about two thirds of your average monthly wage while a doctor keeps you off work, capped by a statutory maximum, and an impairment award if the injury leaves lasting damage. It pays nothing for pain and suffering and never makes up the full gap in your paycheck. That's by design, and it's why a serious job site injury usually needs the second case to come out whole. If you're weighing a comp settlement, our northern settlement and rating page explains how those numbers get set.
Where A Northern Comp Dispute And A Lawsuit Get Decided
The comp side runs on short clocks. Written notice to your employer within seven days on the C-1 form, the C-4 claim within 90 days under NRS 616C.020, and then the insurer has 30 days to accept or deny under NRS 616C.065. If the insurer says no, the dispute goes to the Nevada Department of Administration's hearing system, which serves Reno, Sparks and the rest of Washoe County out of Carson City, about thirty miles down US-395. It's an administrative hearing, not a jury trial.
The third-party case runs on a longer clock, generally two years from the accident under NRS 11.190, and it's an ordinary civil lawsuit. For a Reno or Sparks job that often means the Second Judicial District Court, the Washoe County court at 75 Court Street in Reno, though the right court depends on the companies you're suing. A TRIC injury in Storey County can land somewhere else.
We file comp claims and third-party cases from our office at 2470 St. Rose Pkwy in Henderson. Most of the work is paperwork, deadlines and calls, and we're straight with you about what a case up north will take. If you'd rather write it out first, send us the details and we'll call you back.
The Safety File Has A Short Shelf Life
Nevada runs its own workplace safety program, Nevada OSHA, under the state Division of Industrial Relations. It ran 1,285 inspections in its 2024 fiscal year, and its construction inspections alone produced 319 citations and $1,450,568 in penalties. Nationally, fall protection was the most-cited OSHA standard in fiscal 2024, with ladders and scaffolding both in the top ten. A citation is an official finding that somebody broke a safety rule, and in a third-party case that's often the most useful piece of paper in the file.
The trouble is timing. Crews clean up fast, the lift gets repaired, the trench gets filled and the next phase starts, and a site can look different by the next shift. We send preservation letters early and ask for the Nevada OSHA records, the daily safety logs, the subcontract agreements and any video while they still exist. The injuries get documented the right way from the start too, so a serious harm like a spinal cord injury or an amputation is tied cleanly to the accident.
★★★★★From the beginning to the end, he is always available to answer any questions or concerns, and handles everything in a timely manner. A well deserved five star services from Mr. Erik Severino.
Construction Injury Questions From Reno, Sparks And The TRIC
Can I Sue Someone Besides My Employer After A Job Site Injury?
I Got Hurt Out At The TRIC. Does That Change Anything?
How Long Do I Have To Report It, And How Long To Sue?
I Was A Sub, Or I Got Paid In Cash. Am I Still Covered?
Does A Nevada OSHA Investigation Help My Case?
The Machine That Hurt Me Is Years Old. Can I Still Go After The Maker?
What If The Accident Was Partly My Fault?
Where Would A Dispute Or A Lawsuit Actually Be Heard?
Who Pays My Medical Bills While A Lawsuit Plays Out?
How Do Your Fees Work On A Construction Case?
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We'll tell you whether you have a comp claim, a third-party case or both, and what each would take. No pressure and no cost. Related reading: our Reno work injury page, the northern warehouse and forklift page, the statewide construction accident guide, what clients say, and who we are. You can also reach us through the contact page.
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