Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.071

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 41A.071 - Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert

If an action for professional negligence is filed in the district court, the district court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, if the action is filed without an affidavit that:

1. Supports the allegations contained in the action;
2. Is submitted by a medical expert who practices or has practiced in an area that is substantially similar to the type of practice engaged in at the time of the alleged professional negligence;
3. Identifies by name, or describes by conduct, each provider of health care who is alleged to be negligent; and
4. Sets forth factually a specific act or acts of alleged negligence separately as to each defendant in simple, concise and direct terms.

NRS 41A.071

Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 8; A 2015, 2527
Amended by 2015, Ch. 439,§6, eff. 6/9/2015.
Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 8