Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Call 911 and seek medical attention right away—even if injuries aren’t immediately apparent. If possible, take photos of the scene, gather witness contact information, and avoid discussing fault with anyone. Then, contact a motorcycle accident attorney to protect your legal rights.

Yes. Nevada law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear helmets, but not wearing one does not automatically bar you from recovering compensation. However, your damages may be reduced if your injuries could have been prevented or lessened by a helmet.

You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim under Nevada law. It's important to act quickly, as missing this deadline can prevent you from pursuing compensation.

Yes. Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)

• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Property damage (e.g., motorcycle repairs)

• Emotional distress

• In some cases, punitive damages if the at-fault party acted recklessly (e.g., DUI)

Motorcyclists face greater risk of severe injury, and insurance companies often try to shift blame onto the rider. These claims frequently involve higher medical costs, biased assumptions about motorcyclists, and more aggressive defense tactics—making skilled legal representation essential.

At Pacific West Injury Law, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. Your initial consultation is always free and available 24/7.

• As a service to our clients, we will work to collect evidence of your damages and assign a monetary value to your case to use in settlement negotiations or if your case goes to trial. With more evidence, we can build a stronger case to recover the compensation you deserve. This includes medical bills, documents from your employer, receipts of any additional expenses, surveillance videos, police reports, witness testimonies, and statements from medical, vocational, or economic experts.

• While there may be more you’re eligible for in personal injury cases, you can be reimbursed for any, if not all, of the following:
• Hospital bills from your injuries
• The estimated future costs of all medical care
• Property damage, such as car repair or replacement costs after an auto accident
• Lost wages for the time you were not at work and were recovering
• Reduced earning capacity if your ability to earn has been permanently diminished
• Pain and suffering, both mentally and emotionally
• Additional compensation for becoming disabled
• Funeral and burial costs in wrongful death claims

• You may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one who passed away. Common instances of these cases are: the defendant is driving while intoxicated and hits your family members’ car, resulting in their death, or a family member slips or trips and falls at a business due to the negligence of the business owner and is severely injured and passes away a week later.
• Our goal in legal action for these cases would be to collect compensation for your family to cover the funeral and burial costs, medical bills, the deceased’s lost wages, and more. The defendant may also be facing criminal charges.