Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Las Vegas
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Pedestrian Accident Attorneys 20 listed
Roger Cram
CVBN Law LLP
Licensed in Nevada
Ryan Alexander
Alexander Injury Law
Licensed in Nevada
Leonard H. Stone
Shook & Stone
Licensed in Nevada
Mark G. Henness
Henness & Haight Injury Law
Licensed in Nevada
Daniel S. Simon
Simon Law Group
Licensed in Nevada
Lawrence M. Ruiz
The Ruiz Law Firm
Licensed in Nevada
Steve Dimopoulos
Dimopoulos Injury Law
Licensed in Nevada
Richard Harris
Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm
Licensed in Nevada
Farhan Naqvi
Naqvi Injury Law
Licensed in Nevada
Don Springmeyer
Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Schulman & Rabkin
Licensed in Nevada
Jason Awad
Awad & Associates
Licensed in Nevada
Jack Bernstein
Jack Bernstein Injury Attorneys
Licensed in Nevada
Marc L. Cunningham
Battle Born Injury Lawyers
Licensed in Nevada
Qumars Behzadi
Behzadi Law Group
Licensed in Nevada
Craig Anderson
Anderson Injury Attorneys
Licensed in Nevada
Craig P. Kenny
Craig P. Kenny & Associates
Licensed in Nevada
Michael D. Haight
Henness & Haight Injury Law
Licensed in Nevada
Adam S. Kutner
Adam S. Kutner & Associates
Licensed in Nevada
Brent Valdez
CVBN Law LLP
Licensed in Nevada
Justin W. Chong
Chong Law Group, LLC
Licensed in Nevada
Pedestrian Accident in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas consistently ranks among the most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians, with high pedestrian fatality rates on major corridors including Flamingo Road, Charleston Boulevard, Tropicana Avenue, and Las Vegas Boulevard. Nevada law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (NRS 484B.287) and prohibits pedestrian interference. When drivers fail to yield, run red lights, drive distracted, or operate while impaired, pedestrian accident victims often suffer catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can investigate the crash, gather surveillance footage, and fight for full compensation.
Who is liable when a pedestrian is hit by a car in Nevada?
The driver is liable if they failed to yield at a crosswalk, ran a red light, drove distracted or impaired, or otherwise violated Nevada traffic laws. Other potentially liable parties include: the vehicle owner (if different from the driver), an employer (if the driver was working), a government entity (if dangerous road design contributed), or a vehicle manufacturer (if a defect caused the crash). Nevada's comparative fault rules (NRS 41.141) mean that even a pedestrian who was partially at fault can still recover reduced damages.
What should I do immediately after being hit by a car as a pedestrian?
Call 911 — get police and medical help on scene. Accept emergency medical treatment; do not refuse it. Photograph the accident scene, your injuries, the vehicle, road conditions, and any crosswalk markings. Get the driver's license, registration, and insurance information. Collect witness names and contact information. Do NOT give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster without first speaking to an attorney.
What damages can a pedestrian accident victim recover in Nevada?
Pedestrian accident victims can recover: all past and future medical expenses (emergency, surgery, physical therapy, long-term care), lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement or permanent impairment, and loss of consortium for family members. Because pedestrians suffer severe injuries when struck by vehicles, claims often involve significant past and future medical costs. An attorney can work with medical experts to project lifetime care costs.
Does it matter if I wasn't in a crosswalk when I was hit?
You can still recover even if you were not in a marked crosswalk, but your comparative fault percentage (NRS 41.141) may be higher. Nevada law requires drivers to use due care to avoid hitting pedestrians regardless of where they are on the road (NRS 484B.287). If you were jaywalking, your fault percentage might reduce your damages but will not necessarily eliminate your claim. An experienced attorney can evaluate the specifics of your situation.