Nevada § 7.095 - Limitation on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care

§ 7.095. Limitation on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care

1. An attorney shall not contract for or collect a fee contingent on the amount of

recovery for representing a person seeking damages in connection with an action for

injury or death against a provider of health care based upon professional negligence

in excess of 35 percent of the amount recovered. 2. The limitations set forth in subsection 1 apply to all forms of recovery, including,

without limitation, settlement, arbitration and judgment. 3. For the purposes of this section, “ recovered ” means the net sum recovered by the plaintiff after deducting any disbursements or

costs incurred in connection with the prosecution or settlement of the claim. Costs of medical care incurred by the plaintiff and general and administrative expenses

incurred by the office of the attorney are not deductible disbursements or costs. 4. As used in this section: (a) “ Professional negligence ” means a negligent act or omission to act by a provider of health care in the rendering

of professional services, which act or omission is the proximate cause of a personal

injury or wrongful death. The term does not include services that are outside the scope of services for which

the provider of health care is licensed or services for which any restriction has

been imposed by the applicable regulatory board or health care facility. (b) “ Provider of health care ” means a physician licensed under chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dentist, registered nurse, dispensing optician, optometrist, registered physical

therapist, podiatric physician, licensed psychologist, chiropractic physician, naprapath,

doctor of Oriental medicine, holder of a license or a limited license issued under

the provisions of chapter 653 of NRS , medical laboratory director or technician, licensed dietitian or a licensed hospital

and its employees.