It is in the beating heart of Nevada where most accident victims undergo the trauma of getting hit by a vehicle. Las Vegas is the epicenter for motor vehicles colliding with pedestrians, leading to more people filing pedestrian accident claims to get financial compensation.
You do not have to be from the Las Vegas area, or Clark County to work with The Advocates. Our pedestrian accident attorneys can provide legal services for anyone injured in the state of Nevada.
You may be wondering what our legal team can do for you. We will guide you through every step of the legal process, from the first free consultation to paying your medical expenses. Through every leg of the legal journey, our top priority is getting you a fair settlement.
The Advocates are experienced Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorneys well-equipped to take on your personal injury claim. If a negligent driver has caused you pain and suffering, reach out to our premiere lawyers specializing in personal injury law.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries and seek medical attention
Contact a personal injury lawyer with The Advocates to start your recovery
Seek medical treatment for your injuries
Keep track of all treatment you receive during recovery
When you have completed treatment, your Advocate will compile your medical records
Your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Data compiled by the Department of Transportation from 2013 to 2023 show some telling statistics about pedestrian accidents in Nevada. Here are the most important data points to know:
Pedestrian accident victims often have much more serious injuries than other personal injury cases. Pedestrians are more vulnerable due to a lack of protection, such as airbags or seat belts. These are the most common injuries pedestrians face, from least to most serious:
There are five road types where pedestrian accidents occur:
Injured pedestrians generally have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim. This seems like ample time, but it goes by quickly when you are juggling recovering from your injury, medical bills, and talking with insurance companies.
It is recommended that you file as soon after the accident as possible. The more prompt you are when starting the legal process, the more effectively a personal injury lawyer can build your case.
Nevada law has some exceptions to the statute of limitations. For example, if the injured party is not aware of their injury until long after the accident, this scenario falls under the discovery rule.
Before any personal injury claim, the court must determine who is at fault. Nevada uses a modified comparative negligence rule to portion out liability to all parties involved in an accident. You cannot recover damages if you are more than 50% at fault. If your fault is less than 50%, you can file a personal injury claim, but the percentage of your fault will reduce your compensation.
For example, if a pedestrian is 20% at fault, they will only receive 80% of the total settlement the judge grants them.
Although pedestrians usually have more serious injuries than the driver of the car who hit them, this does not mean the pedestrian cannot be blamed. If you are jaywalking on the Las Vegas Strip, it will be hard to show that your personal injury was a result of driver negligence.
Feeling uprooted and lost after a pedestrian accident is completely normal. The days, weeks, and months after the incident are filled with fear and pain. The tragic truth of pedestrian accidents is that the injuries are worse, and the recovery is longer.
At The Advocates, our mission is to protect the legal rights of injured pedestrians. Our law firm will do what is necessary to ensure the well-being of every client. We can help you find the medical help you need, ensure your bills are covered, and provide you with a legal team well-versed in personal injury law.
While our lawyers are based in Las Vegas, we are here for anyone suffering a pedestrian accident in Nevada. Call us for a free consultation. If you feel comfortable, we can then proceed from there.
You deserve the best possible outcome from your pedestrian accident. You deserve an Advocate.
