Nevada Code § 205.511

Victim authorized to bring civil action
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1. Any victim of a crime described in NRS 205.473 to 205.513 , inclusive, may bring a civil
action to recover:
(a) Damages for any response costs, loss or
injury suffered as a result of the crime;
(b) Punitive damages; and
(c) Costs and reasonable attorneys fees incurred
in bringing the civil action.
2. A victim of a crime described in NRS 205.473 to 205.513 , inclusive, may bring a civil
action pursuant to this section whether or not the person who committed the
crime is or has been charged with or convicted or acquitted of the crime or any
other offense arising out of the facts surrounding the crime.
3. The provisions of this section do not
abrogate or limit the right of a victim of a crime described in NRS 205.473 to 205.513 , inclusive, to bring a civil action
pursuant to any other statute or the common law.

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