Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Seek immediate medical attention, even if injuries seem minor. Call 911 to report the accident and obtain a police report. If possible, collect the driver’s information, take photos of the scene, and get contact details from any witnesses. Then, consult with a pedestrian accident attorney to protect your legal rights.

The driver is typically the at-fault party, but other entities may share liability—such as employers (in commercial vehicle cases), vehicle manufacturers (if defects contributed), or even the city (in cases involving poor signage or road design). A lawyer will investigate all potential sources of liability.

Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you were less than 50% at fault, you can still recover compensation, though your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault, your compensation would be reduced by 20%.

You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to recover damages. It’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your claim.

You may be entitled to damages for:

• Medical expenses (current and future)

• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress

• Long-term rehabilitation or disability

• In some cases, punitive damages, if the driver acted with gross negligence (e.g., DUI)

Yes. Insurance companies often try to minimize or deny pedestrian claims—especially if there is any question of fault. An experienced personal injury attorney can investigate the accident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and pursue full compensation on your behalf.

At Pacific West Injury Law, we operate on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront—we only get paid if we win your case. We also offer free 24/7 consultations to help you understand your legal options with no obligation.

• 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.