If you were injured in an assault in Las Vegas, the attorneys at Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Assault and battery victims have the right to file a civil claim for damages regardless of whether the attacker faces criminal charges. In many cases, the property where the assault occurred bears its own liability for failing to prevent it.
Our attorneys handle assault injury cases throughout Las Vegas and Clark County and offer a free consultation. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Assault Injury Attorneys Serving Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm represents assault and battery injury victims across Las Vegas with direct, attorney-led legal representation. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of the incident and identifies every party that may bear legal responsibility. That analysis determines whether a third-party negligent security claim can increase your recovery.
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Assault and battery are among the most frequently reported violent crimes in Clark County. Las Vegas entertainment venues, hospitality properties, and parking structures are the most common locations for these incidents. Many victims do not realize they have the right to pursue civil compensation for these injuries through a personal injury claim.
Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, brings military discipline and a proven trial record to every assault injury case his firm handles. He has litigated against commercial property owners, hospitality companies, and their insurance carriers in negligent security cases across Nevada.
Why Choose Drummond Law Firm for Your Assault Injury Case?
Many assault victims hesitate to pursue legal action because the experience itself was traumatic and the idea of reliving it through a legal process feels overwhelming. That hesitation is natural.
But every day without legal representation is a day the other side uses to build its defense. An attorney who handles the legal burden from the start allows you to focus on recovery while your claim moves forward.
The person who attacked you is the obvious defendant, but pursuing that individual alone rarely leads to meaningful compensation. The real source of compensation is the third parties whose negligence allowed the assault to happen. That includes the property owner who failed to provide adequate security, the bar that continued serving an intoxicated patron, or the employer who did not screen or supervise its staff.
Drummond Law Firm identifies every liable party and pursues claims against each one to maximize the insurance coverage available for your injuries. Our Reduced Fee Guarantee® ensures the attorney fee will not exceed your net recovery, so the firm only collects when you do.
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Types of Assault Injury Cases We Handle in Las Vegas
Our firm handles assault and battery injury cases arising from intentional acts of violence throughout Las Vegas and Clark County.
- Bar and Nightclub Assaults: Fights fueled by alcohol are the most common source of assault injuries in Las Vegas. When a bar or nightclub fails to provide adequate security, cut off visibly intoxicated patrons, or remove aggressive individuals before a confrontation escalates, the establishment shares liability for the injuries that follow.
- Casino and Hotel Assaults: Casinos and hotel properties attract large crowds in enclosed environments where alcohol flows freely. Assaults in gaming areas, elevators, hallways, and hotel rooms often involve failures in security staffing, camera monitoring, or guest access controls.
- Parking Structure and Street Attacks: Robberies and unprovoked assaults in dimly lit parking garages, surface lots, and pedestrian areas are common in Las Vegas, particularly near the Strip and Downtown. Property owners who fail to provide adequate lighting, patrols, or controlled access bear responsibility for foreseeable criminal activity on their premises.
- Assaults by Employees or Security Personnel: Security guards who assault patrons, employees who attack coworkers or customers, and staff who use force beyond what the situation requires all create liability for both the individual and the employer. Nevada law holds employers accountable when their employees commit assaults within the scope of their duties.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Assault Injury Case
Nevada law treats assault and battery as both criminal offenses and civil torts. The criminal case is prosecuted by the state under NRS 200.471 (assault) and NRS 200.481 (battery). The civil case is filed by the victim and operates on a separate track with its own rules, a lower burden of proof, and a separate purpose.
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In your civil claim, you only need to establish liability by a preponderance of the evidence, which means it is more likely than not that the defendant caused your injuries. This lower standard is one of the reasons a civil case can succeed even when a criminal case does not.
You can file a civil assault claim regardless of what happens in the criminal case. If the attacker is never charged, your claim still proceeds. If the attacker is charged and acquitted, you can still sue. If the attacker accepts a plea deal, your right to civil damages is not affected. The two cases are legally independent of each other.
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141. If the defendant argues you provoked the confrontation and a jury assigns you more than 50 percent of the fault, you are barred from recovering damages. Even partial fault reduces your recovery proportionally.
Who Is Liable for an Assault Injury in Las Vegas?
The attacker is the primary defendant, but third parties whose negligence made the assault possible often carry the insurance coverage that funds your recovery. The attacker alone rarely has the resources to pay a judgment, which is why identifying every liable party early matters.
Nevada law allows victims to pursue claims under both intentional tort and premises liability theories against every party whose negligence contributed to the harm.
The Assailant
The person who committed the assault is directly liable for your injuries under Nevada’s intentional tort framework. Your civil claim against the assailant operates independently, on its own timeline, and under the lower preponderance of evidence standard.
The limitation is a practical one. Most individuals who commit assaults do not carry liability insurance and have few assets. A court may award you a judgment, but collecting on it may prove difficult or impossible. This is why the third-party claims described below are often the primary source of compensation in assault injury cases.
Property Owners and Operators
Property owners who fail to provide reasonable security measures face negligent security liability under NRS 41.130. Bars, casinos, nightclubs, hotels, and apartment complexes all owe a duty to protect people on their premises from foreseeable criminal activity.
Foreseeability is established through prior incidents on the property, crime statistics for the surrounding area, and the nature of the business itself. A nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip that has documented prior assaults and does not increase security staffing in response has breached its duty to patrons.
The property owner’s commercial liability insurance is typically the largest source of recovery in assault injury cases.
Security Companies and Employers
Third-party security companies hired to protect a property bear independent liability for negligence when their staffing levels, training, or response protocols fall below reasonable standards. A security team that fails to intervene during an escalating confrontation or that takes too long to respond to a reported threat has breached its duty.
Employers may also face vicarious liability when an employee commits an assault during the course of employment. A bouncer who uses excessive force against a patron creates liability for both the individual and the venue that employed them. Employers who fail to conduct background checks on employees in security or customer-facing roles face additional exposure.
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What Compensation Can You Recover After an Assault?
You may recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages after an assault through a civil claim against the attacker, the property owner, the security company, or any combination of liable parties.
Economic damages cover the direct financial costs of the assault. Emergency medical treatment, surgery, hospitalization, counseling, prescription medications, lost wages, and the cost of ongoing therapy are all recoverable. Assault injuries that involve broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or stab wounds often require extended treatment that spans months or years.
Non-economic damages account for the harm that no invoice can capture. An assault can leave you with nightmares, hypervigilance, and a fear of being in the places where you once felt safe. Those effects do not fade on a predictable schedule, and we take them as seriously as the medical bills. Nevada places no cap on non-economic damages in assault injury cases.
Punitive damages are available when the conduct was intentional and malicious. Because assault is a deliberate act, punitive damages arise more frequently in these cases than in other areas of personal injury law. The court may impose punitive damages against the attacker, the property owner, or both depending on the severity of the conduct.
What Should You Do After an Assault in Las Vegas?
Take these steps after an assault in Las Vegas to protect your health and your legal rights. An assault injury attorney in Las Vegas can protect your claim while you focus on your recovery.
The aftermath of a violent attack can leave you in shock, and the instinct to withdraw or avoid the situation is natural. What you do in the hours and days that follow can make or break your civil claim.
Call 911 immediately. A police report documents the incident and identifies the attacker while creating an official record that your attorney will use as the foundation of your case. Even if you are unsure whether you want to press criminal charges, the report preserves facts that would otherwise be lost.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you believe your injuries are minor. Assault victims frequently sustain concussions, internal bleeding, and soft tissue injuries that do not produce symptoms right away. Medical records created shortly after the attack connect your injuries to the assault and prevent the defense from arguing they came from something else.
Photograph your injuries, the location where the assault occurred, and any torn or bloodied clothing. Save all text messages, voicemails, or social media communications related to the incident. Do not contact the attacker or respond to any outreach from their attorney or insurance representative without speaking to your own attorney first.
How Long Do You Have to File an Assault Injury Claim in Nevada?
Nevada gives you two years from the date of the assault to file a civil lawsuit in Clark County or anywhere in the state under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Once that deadline passes, the court will dismiss your case regardless of how strong your evidence is.
Surveillance footage is the most time-sensitive piece of evidence in an assault case. Venues routinely overwrite their security recordings within days. If your attorney does not send a preservation demand early, the footage that could prove what happened may be gone before your claim begins.
The two-year deadline applies to the civil claim only. The criminal case operates on its own timeline and does not affect your right to file a civil lawsuit.
However, waiting for the criminal case to conclude before pursuing your civil claim can put you dangerously close to the statute of limitations. Your attorney can pursue both tracks at the same time without one interfering with the other.
Our Assault Injury Process
- Free Consultation: We evaluate the facts of your case and explain your legal options at no cost. You will speak directly with a licensed attorney who understands the legal and emotional complexity of assault injury claims.
- Investigation: We obtain surveillance footage, police reports, and witness statements from the venue and law enforcement. We also identify all third parties whose negligence may have contributed to the assault.
- Medical Documentation: We coordinate with your treating physicians and mental health providers to document the full scope of your physical and psychological injuries.
- Negotiation: We handle all communication with the liable parties and their insurance companies so you do not have to face the process alone.
- Litigation: If the responsible parties or their insurers refuse to offer fair compensation, we file suit and take your case to trial. Every case is prepared for litigation from day one.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for assault and battery injury victims across Las Vegas and Clark County. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, brings more than 15 years of trial experience to every case his firm handles. His team has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients across Nevada.
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 consultation.
