If you were sexually assaulted at a Las Vegas casino, the attorneys at Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Casino sexual assaults in Nevada happen on gaming floors, in hotel rooms, parking garages, and nightclubs, often because a property owner failed to provide adequate security. If negligence contributed to the assault, you may be entitled to recover medical expenses, therapy costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Our attorneys handle casino sexual assault cases throughout Las Vegas and will guide you through the process with a free consultation. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Casino Sexual Assault Attorneys Serving Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm represents casino sexual assault victims across Las Vegas with direct, attorney-led legal representation from the moment you reach out. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of your case and coordinates with medical providers and investigators. That attorney builds a strategy designed to hold the responsible parties accountable for what happened to you. You will never be passed off to a paralegal for the decisions that define your claim.
Las Vegas operates more casinos than any other city in the country. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported 990 sexual offenses in Clark County in 2025, a 9.3 percent increase over the previous year. Nevada holds approximately 345 casino licenses statewide, and the round-the-clock environment of the Strip and surrounding resort properties creates a concentration of risk that few other cities match. If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted at a casino or hotel in Las Vegas, we are prepared to fight for every dollar your claim is worth.
Without an Attorney vs. With Drummond Law Firm
Insurance companies and casino defense teams regularly undervalue sexual assault claims when survivors do not have legal representation. Research from the Insurance Research Council, an industry-funded organization, found that victims who hired an attorney recovered approximately 3.5 times more than those who handled claims alone. Casinos carry corporate insurance policies and retain defense attorneys whose sole purpose is to minimize what you receive. Going up against that structure without your own legal team puts you at a serious disadvantage.
| Without an Attorney | With Drummond Law Firm |
| Casino adjusters may pressure you into a quick, low settlement | Our attorneys negotiate from a position of strength backed by trial experience |
| Long-term therapy costs and future care expenses often go unaccounted for | We work with medical professionals to project the total cost of your recovery |
| You bear the burden of proving negligence and gathering evidence on your own | Our team works with investigators and security experts to establish how the casino failed you |
| The casino’s corporate defense team controls the pace and terms of your claim | Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain, has taken cases to trial and will not back down |
You deserve a casino sexual assault attorney who fights for the full value of your claim, not one that allows the casino’s defense team to dictate the outcome.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who’s already been tested under pressure.
Types of Cases We Handle in Las Vegas
Casino sexual assault cases in Las Vegas arise from guest violence, employee misconduct, and venue negligence, and we handle all of these claims throughout Clark County. Sexual assault at a casino or hotel often involves both the individual who committed the assault and the property owner whose failures allowed it to happen. Las Vegas casinos, hotels, and nightclubs each carry distinct legal duties to protect the people on their premises. When those duties are ignored, survivors have the right to pursue claims against every responsible party.
Assault by Another Guest
Intoxicated or predatory guests commit a significant portion of casino sexual assaults in Las Vegas. Casino security teams are expected to monitor guest behavior and intervene before dangerous situations escalate, particularly when warning signs are visible on the gaming floor or at the bar. Drink spiking with drugs like GHB or Rohypnol is a documented risk at casino bars and lounges across the city. Properties that leave room access unsecured or ignore reports of suspicious behavior on their premises may face liability for the resulting harm.
Assault by Casino or Hotel Employees
Security guards, maintenance workers, and front desk staff have used their position and property access to commit sexual assaults against guests and coworkers. Nevada law holds employers liable for negligent hiring when they place individuals in positions of trust without conducting adequate background checks or screening for prior complaints. When management receives reports of concerning employee behavior and fails to act, that pattern of inaction strengthens a negligent supervision claim against the property. It also gives your attorney additional grounds to pursue full compensation.
Nightclub and Entertainment Venue Assaults
Las Vegas nightclubs and dayclubs present elevated sexual assault risks because of large crowds, free-flowing alcohol, and limited visibility in certain areas of the venue. Properties that overserve alcohol, understaff security, or ignore guest complaints about threatening behavior can face negligence claims when an assault occurs on their watch. Bouncers and venue security are expected to intervene when guests show signs of predatory behavior. Poorly lit VIP sections and overcrowded dance floors create conditions where assaults go unnoticed by the staff responsible for preventing them.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Casino Sexual Assault Case
Nevada defines sexual assault under NRS 200.366 as any act of sexual penetration committed against a person’s will. State law allows survivors to file civil claims against both the individual attacker and the property owner whose negligence contributed to the assault.
Under NRS 651.015, hotels and casinos owe a heightened duty of care to their guests. They are legally required to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable criminal acts, including sexual assault. When a casino fails to meet that standard, it can be held liable alongside the person who committed the assault.
Nevada also follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141, which reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault in the incident. If a jury determines that your share of fault exceeds 50 percent, you are barred from recovering any damages. In practice, however, courts rarely attribute meaningful fault to sexual assault survivors under this standard. Your legal team presents your case with medical records, expert testimony, and security evidence designed to show why the casino should be held accountable.
Can You Sue a Casino for Sexual Assault in Nevada?
You can hold a Las Vegas casino liable for sexual assault when its negligent security created the conditions that allowed the assault to occur. Negligent security, a form of premises liability, occurs when a property owner fails to provide reasonable safety measures. These failures include broken or missing surveillance cameras, untrained security personnel, poor lighting in parking structures, and unsecured access to guest areas. Each of these gaps can serve as evidence that the casino knew or should have known about the risk and did nothing to address it.
Nevada law under NRS 41.1305 limits the liability of establishments that serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons. A casino’s alcohol policies and how its staff responded to visibly intoxicated guests can still support a negligence claim. This is especially true when over-serving contributed to the conditions that made the assault possible. Your attorney examines every layer of the casino’s operations to identify where the property fell short.
What Steps Should You Take After a Casino Sexual Assault?
Seek medical care as soon as you are able and preserve all physical evidence before it is lost. Do not shower, change clothes, or wash anything you were wearing at the time of the assault. Hospital forensic nurses are trained to perform an examination and collect DNA evidence through a rape kit. The records created during that visit connect your injuries directly to the incident.
Report the assault to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and request a copy of the casino’s internal incident report for your own records. Write down everything you remember while the details are still fresh. Include descriptions of the person who assaulted you, the location within the property, and the names of any potential witnesses.
We understand that these steps can feel overwhelming after something this traumatic, and no one should have to go through this process alone. Contacting an attorney early protects both your health and your legal position while the evidence is still available.
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What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Casino Sexual Assault Claim?
Nevada Senate Bill 129, signed into law in 2023, eliminated the civil statute of limitations for sexual assault claims filed against the attacker. This means you can pursue a civil lawsuit against the person who assaulted you at any time, even years or decades after the incident occurred. The law reflects what research has consistently shown, which is that many survivors need time before they are ready to come forward.
The filing deadline is different when your claim targets the casino itself. Negligent security and premises liability claims against a hotel, casino, or other property owner still carry a two-year deadline under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Missing that window permanently bars you from recovering compensation from the property.
Child victims of sexual abuse have until age 28 to file under NRS 11.215. You do not need a criminal conviction or even criminal charges to pursue a civil lawsuit in Nevada, because civil cases operate under a lower standard of proof.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Casino Sexual Assault?
Survivors of casino sexual assault in Nevada can pursue economic, non-economic, and punitive damages through a civil claim. Economic damages cover your medical bills, emergency room costs, ongoing therapy and counseling, lost wages from missed work, and any future treatment your recovery will require. These costs accumulate over time, and a thorough claim accounts for every dollar you will need going forward.
The emotional toll of a sexual assault reaches into every part of your daily life, and Nevada law recognizes that reality through non-economic damages. These damages compensate you for pain and suffering, emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the loss of enjoyment of life that follows an assault of this nature. There is no cap on non-economic damages in sexual assault cases outside of medical malpractice.
Punitive damages may also apply when the casino’s conduct was especially reckless or willful. Examples include ignoring repeated complaints about a known threat or failing to act on prior incidents of assault on the same property.
How Does Surveillance Footage Affect Your Casino Sexual Assault Case?
Casino surveillance footage is often the strongest piece of evidence in a sexual assault claim, but it can disappear within weeks if no one acts to preserve it. Most casino security systems operate on a rolling overwrite cycle that erases recordings within 30 to 90 days unless a legal hold is placed on the files. Once that footage is gone, it cannot be recovered, and the visual record of what happened on the property is lost permanently.
An attorney can send a spoliation letter to the casino demanding that all relevant footage, incident reports, and internal communications be preserved before the overwrite cycle destroys them. This letter creates a legal obligation for the casino to retain the evidence. Failure to comply can result in sanctions or adverse inferences at trial. The sooner you contact an attorney after an assault on casino property, the stronger your chances of securing the footage that proves the property failed to protect you.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for casino and hotel sexual assault survivors, and our sexual assault attorneys serve clients across Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, has secured $7.25 million in a sexual assault and negligent security case. He brings military discipline and a proven trial record to every claim his firm handles.
Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures we will never take more than the client receives in a settlement. You will not pay a fee unless we win your case, so call the Captain today at (702) 366-9966 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
