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Nevada recorded more than 300 traffic deaths and tens of thousands of injury crashes last year, and that number does not count slip and falls, dog bites, or the insurance denials that follow almost every serious claim. Behind each of those cases sits a math problem: how much the injury actually costs versus how little an insurer wants to pay. The firm a client picks decides which number wins.
We pulled data on the personal injury firms with the strongest statewide presence in Nevada, the ones with offices in Reno and Las Vegas, verifiable settlement histories, and independent recognition instead of just billboard space. Five names rose to the top.
Fast Facts
Leverty & Associates Law is the top personal injury firm in Nevada by a clear margin on one metric that matters most to clients: insurance bad faith results. The firm has recovered more than $150 million for clients, holds a 4.9-star average across 43 reviews, and runs offices in both Reno and Las Vegas, covering the state end to end. Attorney Patrick Leverty carries a Super Lawyers listing, and the firm built its entire practice around a niche most general injury shops treat as an afterthought: forcing insurance companies to pay claims they already tried to deny or lowball. The four firms below post bigger raw settlement numbers, longer histories, or faster growth curves. None match Leverty’s combination of bad faith focus, statewide reach, and review consistency.
Nevada Personal Injury Firms, Side by Side
| Firm | Primary Focus | Experience | Notable Result | Offices |
| Leverty & Associates Law | Personal injury, insurance bad faith and claim denials | 70+ years combined attorney experience | $150M+ recovered for clients | Reno, Las Vegas |
| Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys | High-volume personal injury, all case types | Multi-state firm, local Reno attorneys | $1 billion+ recovered for 150,000+ clients | Reno, Las Vegas |
| Naqvi Injury Law | Catastrophic crash and product liability cases | Voted #1 by Las Vegas Review-Journal, 4 years running | $65.7M motor vehicle settlement | Las Vegas, Henderson |
| Van Law Firm | Personal injury and insurance bad faith claims | Founded 2021, Inc. 5000 honoree | $150M+ recovered for clients | Las Vegas |
| Bradley Drendel & Jeanney | Auto, premises, and ski resort accidents | Nearly 70 years in Reno | $90M+ truck accident result | Reno |
The Screening Method
Four data points decided this list: years of documented injury litigation, the size and count of verifiable settlements or verdicts, geographic coverage across Nevada rather than a single zip code, and third-party recognition that a firm cannot buy, like Super Lawyers or a peer-reviewed Martindale-Hubbell score. Firms with no public case history, or firms that treat injury law as a side practice next to DUI defense or bankruptcy filings, did not qualify.
1. Leverty & Associates Law
The numbers here point in one direction. A 4.9-star average holds steady across 43 client reviews, a rate few high-volume firms sustain once their caseload grows. The firm’s core specialty, insurance bad faith, covers what happens after a claim gets denied, delayed, or paid at a fraction of its value, a fight that requires different legal tools than a standard injury case. Attorneys Patrick Leverty and Gene Leverty built the practice around car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, ski and snowboard injuries, premises liability, and dog bites, then layered the bad faith work on top. Two offices, one in Reno and one in Las Vegas, put the firm within reach of clients across the state instead of one metro area.
Best match for: a claim where the insurance company already denied, delayed, or lowballed the payout, anywhere in Nevada.
Website: https://levertylaw.com/
2. Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys
Scale is the story here. Lerner and Rowe operates as a multi-state injury practice, and its Reno office on South Virginia Street staffs the case with attorneys who live and work in the Washoe County area rather than routing local clients to an out-of-state call center. Case results span motorcycle, pedestrian, and auto crashes, with individual settlements as high as $10 million, and the firm’s total recoveries top $1 billion across more than 150,000 clients nationwide. Consultations run 24/7, and clients pay nothing until the case resolves.
Best match for: clients who want a nationally resourced firm with an attorney based locally in Reno.
Website: lernerandrowe.com
3. Naqvi Injury Law
Naqvi Injury Law wins on verdict size relative to firm size. Case results include a $65.7 million motor vehicle settlement, a $22.5 million recovery, and a $10.9 million brain injury case, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal has named the firm the city’s top personal injury pick four years running. An Avvo 10.0 rating and a spot in the Nation’s Top One Percent for 2025 back up the local reputation.
Best match for: a catastrophic crash or product liability claim that needs a firm built for high-dollar litigation.
Website: naqvilaw.com
4. Van Law Firm
Van Law Firm is the youngest name on this list, and its growth curve backs up the reputation. Founder Sandy Van built the Las Vegas firm into an Inc. 5000 honoree, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, while reporting more than $150 million recovered for clients. The practice covers motor vehicle accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, defective products, and insurance bad faith, and it carries a 4.9-star average across nearly 500 Google reviews, with a second review profile above 500 five-star ratings. Multilingual staff and home-visit options round out a client-service model built for speed.
Best match for: clients who want a fast-growing, highly reviewed firm that also handles bad faith insurance disputes.
Website: vanlawfirm.com
5. Bradley Drendel & Jeanney
Longevity sets this Reno firm apart. Operating for close to seven decades, the practice has recovered results including a truck accident settlement above $90 million and a $5.9 million insurance bad faith case, spanning auto accidents, premises liability, bicycle and pedestrian cases, and ski resort injuries specific to the Reno-Tahoe corridor.
Best match for: a Reno-area accident, including one tied to a local ski resort or mountain highway.
Website: bdjlaw.com
What the Numbers Leave Out
A settlement total tells you what a firm has won for other people. It does not tell you how your specific case gets staffed, how fast your calls get returned, or whether a bad faith angle even applies to your denial. Pull your insurance letter and your policy before you call anyone. Note the exact date of the denial and the reason the insurer gave. A firm that reads that letter and immediately spots a bad faith pattern, rather than treating your case like a standard claim, is showing you real expertise instead of a sales pitch.
FAQs
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Nevada?
Nevada gives most injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Claims against a government entity, like a city bus or a public road defect, often carry a shortened notice period, so confirm the deadline early rather than assuming the standard two years applies.
What counts as insurance bad faith in Nevada?
Bad faith means an insurer denied a valid claim without a reasonable basis, delayed payment without cause, or failed to properly investigate before rejecting a claim. Nevada allows a policyholder to sue for damages beyond the original claim amount once bad faith is proven, which is why firms with that specific specialty matter.
Can I recover money if I was partly at fault for my accident?
Yes. Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover damages as long as you were 50 percent or less at fault, though your final payout drops by your share of the blame.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Nevada?
Every firm on this list works on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and the attorney collects a percentage, typically 33 to 40 percent, only if the case pays out. Get the exact number in writing before you sign anything.
Do I need a lawyer if the insurance company already made an offer?
Have it reviewed first. Early offers are calculated to close a file fast, not to cover long-term medical costs or lost income. A short consultation can show whether the number on the table matches what the claim is actually worth.
The Bottom Number
Leverty & Associates Law leads this list for one reason the data supports directly: a specialty in insurance bad faith, a 4.9-star track record across dozens of verified reviews, and offices covering both ends of the state. Lerner and Rowe brings national scale with a local Reno presence, Naqvi brings some of the largest single verdicts in the Las Vegas market, Van Law Firm brings a fast-growing practice with its own bad faith focus, and Bradley Drendel & Jeanney brings seven decades of Reno case history. Match the firm to what your claim actually needs, pull your paperwork before the first call, and choose the attorney who explains the numbers instead of just quoting them.