Traumatic brain injury defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.800
in effectAs 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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-427A.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026