NRS 7.095
Limitations on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care.

1.

An attorney shall not contract for or collect a fee contingent on the amount of recovery for representing a person seeking damages in connection with an action for injury or death against a provider of health care based upon professional negligence in excess of:

(a)

Forty percent of the first $50,000 recovered;

(b)

Thirty-three and one-third percent of the next $50,000 recovered;

(c)

Twenty-five percent of the next $500,000 recovered; and

(d)

Fifteen percent of the amount of recovery that exceeds $600,000.

2.

The limitations set forth in subsection 1 apply to all forms of recovery, including, without limitation, settlement, arbitration and judgment.

3.

For the purposes of this section, “recovered” means the net sum recovered by the plaintiff after deducting any disbursements or costs incurred in connection with the prosecution or settlement of the claim. Costs of medical care incurred by the plaintiff and general and administrative expenses incurred by the office of the attorney are not deductible disbursements or costs.

4.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Professional negligence” means a negligent act or omission to act by a provider of health care in the rendering of professional services, which act or omission is the proximate cause of a personal injury or wrongful death. The term does not include services that are outside the scope of services for which the provider of health care is licensed or services for which any restriction has been imposed by the applicable regulatory board or health care facility.

(b)

“Provider of health care” means a physician licensed under chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, dentist, registered nurse, dispensing optician, optometrist, registered physical therapist, podiatric physician, licensed psychologist, chiropractor, doctor of Oriental medicine, medical laboratory director or technician, licensed dietitian or a licensed hospital and its employees.

Source: Section 7.095 — Limitations on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-007.­html#NRS007Sec095.

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Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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