Pedestrians in Las Vegas are at serious risk of injury.
Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas
Pedestrians in Las Vegas are at serious risk of injury. There is nothing to protect a person who is walking or jogging along the road or crossing a road from the impact of a motor vehicle.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) says on average, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in a traffic crash.
If you or a loved one has been hit and injured by a car, truck, motorcycle, or another motor vehicle in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, our Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorneys can help you. You may be eligible for compensation to help with medical expenses and your other losses.
How you can be killed or injured in a Las Vegas pedestrian accident just by walking down the street
Determining liability for your Las Vegas pedestrian accident claim
The causes of pedestrian accidents cited by state and national studies underscore the fact that determining fault in a pedestrian accident can be complicated. Determining negligence and liability can hinge on any number of factors. Was the driver negligent? Was the pedestrian partially at fault?
Were traffic signs plainly visible? Was alcohol involved? Were there any external factors that contributed to your pedestrian accident, such as brake failure or another vehicle malfunction?
If you are to obtain an insurance settlement from the driver who ran into you, it is likely that you will have to show evidence of the driver’s negligence that is not immediately obvious.
This may include evidence recorded by security cameras, the driver’s cell phone data indicating a call or text diverted his or her attention at the time, or evidence of drinking prior to the crash.
To assist in building your case after a Las Vegas pedestrian accident, you or a companion should take these steps if you are able:
• Report the accident – Phone 911 to request assistance from police and/or an ambulance.
• Get medical help – Even if you do not need emergency assistance, see a doctor as soon as possible. You may have injuries, including head and brain injuries, that are worse than your initial symptoms indicate. Seeing a doctor also documents the fact that you were injured.
• Document your pedestrian accident – Get photos of the accident scene, the car and driver who hit you, your injuries and torn clothing, and anything else that helps to illustrate what happened, such as pictures of the pedestrian crossing sign or other traffic signs, with the crash location in the photo.
• Get witness information – Record the name, address, driver’s license number, and insurance information from the driver who hit you, and the name, phone number, and address of every witness to the accident. The scene of a Las Vegas pedestrian accident can be chaotic. Capturing witness information in the moment is vital and will greatly assist your Las Vegas pedestrian accident lawyer later, should you decide to contact us.
• Save receipts and records – Create a file and save copies of every record related to the crash, including medical records and receipts, receipts for medication, the police accident report, photos, your torn and bloody clothing (unwashed), etc. Save everything.
• Be careful of insurers – Report the accident to your insurer. The insurance company may contact you quickly with a settlement offer. It is likely to be too little and you should decline it unless an experienced Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorney has reviewed it and advises you to accept. Refuse to sign any document from an insurance company; you could be signing away your right to compensation you deserve.
After a pedestrian accident in Las Vegas, we can help you obtain the evidence necessary to support a personal injury or wrongful death claim. We can conduct an independent investigation of the accident and help you document the full extent of your injuries so that you have a strong case for the compensation you are due.
With documented evidence of the driver’s negligence and your loss, we will be ready to negotiate with insurance companies or fight them in court on your behalf.
Turn to the pedestrian accident attorneys of Vegas Auto Injury Lawyers for Help with Your Pedestrian Accident
If you’ve been involved in an accident in Las Vegas, let our firm help you with your pedestrian accident claim and ensure that you don’t have to face the insurance companies on your own.
Our Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorneys can help you recover the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, property damage, lost income, pain, suffering, and more.
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The Law Office of Vegas Auto Injury Lawyers practices exclusively in personal injury, helping those who have been hurt in an accident due to another’s negligence. Recovery, both physical and financial, is a difficult process. We will help you every step of the way, and aggressively fight for just and fair compensation.
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