Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.800

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 427A.800 - "Traumatic brain injury" defined

As used in this section and NRS 427A.850 and 427A.860, "traumatic brain injury" means a sudden shock or damage to the brain or its coverings which is not of a degenerative nature and produces an altered state of consciousness or temporarily or permanently impairs the mental, cognitive, behavioral or physical functioning of the brain. The term does not include:

1. A cerebral vascular accident;

2. An aneurism; or

3. A congenital defect.

NRS 427A.800

Added to NRS by 2009, 2393; A 2013, 216

Amended by 2013, Ch. 59,§3, eff. 5/23/2013.

Added to NRS by 2009, 2393