Las Vegas Trauma Centers and Emergency Hospitals After an Accident

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is located at 1800 W. Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Phone: (702) 383-2000. UMC is Nevada's first and only Level I trauma center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. It is also home to Southern Nevada's only designated pediatric trauma center.

As a Level I trauma center, UMC provides the highest level of surgical care for trauma patients. It has 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons and specialists in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, and critical care. UMC also has a helipad and operates UMC Trauma One — the hospital's air ambulance service — for rapid transport from accident scenes across Southern Nevada.

UMC is the primary destination for the most severe injuries in the Las Vegas area: multi-vehicle highway crashes, pedestrian accidents, catastrophic falls, and mass-casualty events. If you are transported to UMC after an accident, it typically means your injuries are considered serious or life-threatening. UMC is a public hospital operated by Clark County, and it treats all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is located at 3186 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Phone: (702) 961-5000. Sunrise has operated as a Level II trauma center since 2005 and is the largest acute care facility in Nevada. It has the busiest emergency department in the state.

As a Level II trauma center, Sunrise provides comprehensive trauma care including 24-hour immediate coverage by orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, radiologists, and critical care specialists. Level II centers handle a high volume of trauma patients and provide definitive care for most injury types. Sunrise also operates Sunrise Children's Hospital, the largest children's hospital in Nevada.

Sunrise Hospital is centrally located near the Las Vegas Strip, making it a frequent destination for tourists injured in accidents, falls, or assaults in the resort corridor. The hospital treats a significant volume of motor vehicle accident victims from the busy Las Vegas Boulevard, I-15, and surrounding arterials.

St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, is located at 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052. Phone: (702) 616-5000. Operated by Dignity Health, Siena is a Level III trauma center and the only designated trauma center in the city of Henderson.

As a Level III trauma center, Siena provides prompt assessment, resuscitation, emergency surgery, and stabilization. For injuries requiring specialized care beyond the Level III scope, Siena will stabilize the patient and arrange transfer to UMC (Level I) or Sunrise (Level II). Level III centers play a critical role in areas that are farther from Level I and II facilities.

Siena serves the rapidly growing Henderson and southern Las Vegas valley communities. Accidents on I-215, I-11, and the local Henderson road network often result in patients being transported to Siena. The hospital also serves the Boulder City corridor and communities along the US-93/US-95 interchange.

Beyond the three designated trauma centers, Las Vegas has numerous emergency rooms that treat accident injuries. These hospitals provide emergency care but are not designated trauma centers, meaning they may not have the specialized surgical teams and resources for the most severe injuries.

Major emergency rooms in the Las Vegas area include: MountainView Hospital at 3100 N. Tenaya Way (702-255-5000), Centennial Hills Hospital at 6900 N. Durango Drive (702-835-9700), Southern Hills Hospital at 9300 W. Sunset Road (702-880-2100), Valley Hospital at 620 Shadow Lane (702-388-4000), Spring Valley Hospital at 5400 S. Rainbow Boulevard (702-853-3000), Henderson Hospital at 1050 W. Galleria Drive (702-963-7000), and North Vista Hospital at 1409 E. Lake Mead Boulevard in North Las Vegas (702-649-7711).

If your injuries are not life-threatening, EMS may transport you to the nearest appropriate emergency room rather than a trauma center. You can also drive yourself or have someone drive you to any emergency room. However, if you suspect any serious injury — head trauma, spinal injury, internal bleeding, broken bones — go to the nearest trauma center or call 911 and let EMS make the determination.

When you arrive at a trauma center after an accident, a trauma team is activated. This team typically includes an emergency physician, a trauma surgeon, nurses, a respiratory therapist, and radiology and lab technicians. They perform a rapid primary survey to identify life-threatening injuries, followed by a secondary survey for less obvious injuries.

Expect diagnostic imaging: X-rays, CT scans, and possibly an MRI. Blood tests will check for internal bleeding and organ function. If surgery is needed, it may happen within minutes of arrival. If your injuries are severe but stable, you may be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for monitoring.

Every test, procedure, and treatment is documented in your medical record. These records become the foundation of your personal injury claim. They establish the severity of your injuries, the urgency of treatment, the procedures performed, and the cost of care. Request copies of your complete medical records before leaving the hospital, or have your attorney obtain them.

Trauma center bills in Las Vegas are substantial. A Level I trauma activation fee at UMC can be $30,000 or more before any treatment begins. Emergency surgery, ICU stays, imaging, and specialist consultations add up quickly. A multi-day trauma center stay can easily reach $100,000 to $500,000 or more depending on the severity of injuries.

If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, these medical bills are part of your personal injury damages. Nevada allows you to recover the full reasonable cost of past and future medical treatment as part of your claim. Your attorney will use the trauma center records and bills to document the economic damages component of your case.

If you do not have health insurance, the trauma center is still required to treat you. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires all hospitals with emergency departments to provide stabilizing treatment regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. You can work with the hospital's billing department on payment plans. If you have a personal injury claim, your attorney may negotiate with the hospital to defer collections until your case resolves.

Your medical records from the trauma center are the most important evidence in a personal injury claim. They objectively document what happened to your body, how it was treated, and what it cost. Insurance adjusters and juries rely heavily on medical records when evaluating claims.

Key records to obtain include: emergency department notes, trauma team assessment, surgical reports (if applicable), radiology reports (CT, MRI, X-ray), discharge summary and follow-up instructions, and all billing statements. Under Nevada law, you have the right to obtain copies of your medical records (NRS 629.061). The hospital may charge a reasonable fee for copying.

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Nevada is 2 years from the date of injury (NRS 11.190). If you were treated at a Las Vegas trauma center after an accident, take our free 2-minute assessment to understand your legal options and filing deadlines.

If you were treated at a Las Vegas trauma center or emergency room after an accident, take our free 2-minute assessment. You will answer a few quick questions about your accident and injuries, and we will give you a personalized report that includes Nevada's filing deadline for your specific claim, the types of damages you may be entitled to recover, and whether connecting with a personal injury attorney makes sense for your situation.

Trauma center visits often mean serious injuries and significant medical bills. Understanding your legal options should not add to your stress. Our assessment is free, confidential, and takes less than 2 minutes.