Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Hit by a Vehicle While Walking?
The Injuries Can Be Life-Changing.
Hit by a Vehicle While Walking?
The Injuries Can Be Life-Changing.
Pedestrians have almost no physical protection when struck by a car, truck, rideshare vehicle, or other motor vehicle.
A driver may fail to yield in a crosswalk, turn without seeing someone, run a light, speed through an intersection, or simply not pay enough attention.
When that happens, the consequences can be severe.
Ryan Alexander and his team help injured pedestrians throughout Las Vegas investigate what happened, preserve evidence, identify available insurance, and pursue the compensation available under Nevada law.
Why Pedestrian Accident Cases Can Be So Serious
A pedestrian does not have:
a seat belt
airbags
a vehicle frame
a helmet in most situations
any meaningful barrier between their body and the vehicle
That means even a collision at relatively modest speed can cause significant injuries.
Pedestrian cases can also become heavily disputed.
The driver may claim:
the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk
the pedestrian stepped into traffic suddenly
the pedestrian ignored a signal
visibility was poor
the pedestrian was distracted
the driver had no time to stop
Those claims make the physical evidence, roadway layout, signals, video, witness statements, and timing especially important.
What Types of Pedestrian Accidents Do We Handle?
Crosswalk Accidents
A driver fails to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing at a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
Turning-Vehicle Accidents
A driver looks for other cars while turning but fails to notice a pedestrian entering or already inside the crosswalk.
Intersection Accidents
Signals, right-of-way, timing, visibility, and conflicting accounts can all become important.
Parking Lot Accidents
Drivers backing out or turning through parking aisles can strike pedestrians at relatively low speeds and still cause serious injuries.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
A driver strikes a pedestrian and leaves the scene, creating additional investigative and insurance issues.
Bus Stop and Transit Accidents
Pedestrians near transit stops may be exposed to turning vehicles, buses, rideshare vehicles, and high-volume traffic.
Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents
Lighting, visibility, speed, clothing, roadway design, and driver attention can become central issues.
School-Zone and Child Pedestrians
Drivers have heightened reasons to exercise caution near schools, crossings, children, and areas designed for pedestrian activity.
What If You Were Partially at Fault?
You may still have a claim. Nevada uses comparative negligence.
Under NRS 41.141, an injured plaintiff may still recover when their negligence is not greater than the negligence of the defendant or combined defendants, although the amount recovered can be reduced according to the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. (Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau)
For example, an insurer might argue that the pedestrian crossed outside a designated area while the pedestrian argues that the driver was speeding, distracted, or had ample opportunity to avoid the collision. Both may become part of the liability analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pedestrians always have the right-of-way in Nevada?
No. Pedestrians have significant protections, particularly in crosswalks, but pedestrians also have duties under Nevada law. The exact location, signals, and circumstances matter.
Do drivers have to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks?
Nevada law requires drivers to yield, slowing or stopping as necessary, when a pedestrian is lawfully within the applicable portion of a crosswalk under NRS 484B.283.
What if there were no painted crosswalk lines?
An unmarked crosswalk can exist at an intersection. The absence of painted lines does not automatically determine who had the right-of-way.
What if I crossed outside a crosswalk?
Nevada law generally requires pedestrians crossing outside a marked or qualifying unmarked crosswalk to yield to vehicles. However, drivers still have a duty to exercise due care to avoid collisions.
What if the driver says they never saw me?
That does not automatically defeat the claim. Visibility, lighting, speed, driver attention, location, and available video should be evaluated.
What if the driver fled?
There may still be investigative and insurance options. Video and witness evidence should be pursued quickly.
How much is my pedestrian accident case worth?
There is no standard value. Injury severity, long-term effects, fault, insurance coverage, lost income, evidence, and other factors all matter.
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