Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

In Nevada, around 90-100 pedestrians are hit by cars a year.

This statistic is a troubling number as Nevada ranks 13th in the nation for pedestrian fatalities, with most of these pedestrian deaths occurring in Clark County.

Without understanding Nevada's modified comparative negligence law, you are bound to run into liability issues that could have detrimental effects on your settlement.

Nevada's modified comparative fault rule outlined in NRS 41.141 allows for multiple parties involved in an accident to be at fault and still be able to seek compensation for their damages and injuries from the other party, but the amount received by a party will be reduced by the percentage of fault they share in the accident.

However, if a party is found to be 51% or more at fault for an accident, they will be barred from recovering any form of compensation as they are considered primarily at fault.

Pedestrian accidents happen just about every day, and with fatal injuries resulting from them, you must understand the causes to prevent them from happening; common causes of pedestrian car accidents in Las Vegas are:

• Distracted Driving: Driver distraction is a common cause of pedestrian wrecks and motor vehicle accidents in Las Vegas.
• Speeding: Drivers going over the speed limit may not be able to stop for a pedestrian crossing the street.
• Failure to Yield at Crosswalks: Drivers who fail to yield that right of way to pedestrians at a crosswalk are an increasing problem in Nevada.
• Jaywalking: Whether in the light or night, jaywalking is a 24/7 problem that results in fatal pedestrian-vehicle accidents.
• Ignoring Traffic Signals: Drivers or pedestrians who ignore traffic signals increase their chances of getting into an accident.

According to NRS 11.190(4)(e), the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in Nevada is two years from the date of the injury.

A lawsuit filed outside of the two-year limit will be considered ineligible, and the plaintiff will be unable to recover compensation for their damages.

As an injured party, it's crucial to understand that, depending on how the accident occurred, multiple parties may be held liable in a pedestrian accident.

• The Driver: If the driver involved acted negligently by driving distracted or speeding, they may be held liable for the accident.
• The Pedestrian: If the pedestrian was jaywalking, ignoring traffic signs, or walking in an unauthorized area, they may be partially or fully at fault for the accident.
• Government Entities: In the event that poorly marked crosswalks, traffic signal malfunction, or inadequate lighting causes an accident, a government entity may be held at fault.

Finding out who is liable in your case is a complex process, which is why we recommend that you contact one of our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys, who will provide you with a free case evaluation.