Hit by a Car in Las Vegas? You Have Rights — and We'll Fight for Every One of Them.

Pedestrians struck by vehicles suffer some of the most severe injuries we see. If you were hit in a crosswalk, at an intersection, or anywhere on a Clark County road, we're ready to hear what happened — and tell you exactly where you stand.

Why Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas Are Especially Dangerous

Nevada consistently ranks among the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrians. The Las Vegas Strip, downtown corridors, and high-traffic intersections throughout Clark County see heavy foot traffic alongside fast-moving vehicles — a combination that produces serious, often life-altering collisions. According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, pedestrians account for a disproportionate share of traffic fatalities statewide, with Clark County bearing the largest portion of those losses.

 

The injuries that follow these crashes are rarely minor. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and internal trauma are common outcomes when a human body absorbs the force of a moving vehicle. Victims face months of treatment, extended time away from work, and long-term complications that affect every part of their lives.

Nevada Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws and How Fault Is Determined

Nevada law gives pedestrians the right of way at marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Drivers are required to yield, reduce speed, and exercise due care whenever a pedestrian is present — even outside a designated crossing. When a driver fails to meet that standard, they can be held liable for the injuries that result.

 

That said, fault in pedestrian accident cases isn't always straightforward. Insurers routinely argue that the pedestrian was jaywalking, not paying attention, or crossing against a signal. We investigate these claims carefully — pulling traffic camera footage, reviewing police reports, interviewing witnesses, and consulting accident reconstruction experts when needed. Our goal is to establish a clear, documented picture of what actually happened so the responsible party is held accountable.

What Happens When the Driver Fled the Scene

Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents are more common in Nevada than most people realize, and they leave victims in a deeply frustrating position: seriously hurt, with no driver to pursue and no obvious path to recovery. But there is a path.

 

Under Nevada law, your own uninsured motorist coverage — commonly called UM coverage — can apply in hit-and-run situations even when the at-fault driver is never identified. If you carry UM coverage on your own auto policy, or if a household member does, that coverage may be available to you. We evaluate every available insurance source in these cases so that a driver's decision to flee doesn't become your financial loss.

What a Pedestrian Accident Claim Can Recover

A serious pedestrian injury touches every part of your life — your health, your income, your ability to care for your family. A full claim accounts for all of it.

Economic Damages

These are the measurable financial losses tied directly to your injury:

 

  • Emergency room care, surgery, hospitalization, and follow-up treatment
  • Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and any ongoing medical needs
  • Lost wages from time missed at work during recovery
  • Reduced future earning capacity if the injury affects your ability to work long-term
  • Out-of-pocket costs for medications, medical equipment, and transportation to appointments

Non-Economic Damages

These cover the human cost of what happened — losses that don't show up on a bill but are just as real:

 

  • Physical pain and ongoing discomfort
  • Emotional distress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress
  • Loss of enjoyment of activities you could do before the injury
  • Impact on your relationships and daily quality of life

 

In cases involving extreme recklessness — such as a driver who was intoxicated, speeding excessively, or who fled the scene — Nevada law also permits punitive damages. We assess every case for the full range of recoverable compensation.

How We Build and Pursue Your Pedestrian Accident Case

We handle pedestrian accident claims from the first call through final resolution. That means we take on the investigation, the insurance negotiations, and — when necessary — the courtroom. We try our own cases. We don't hand them off.

 

Our process includes:

 

  • Preserving evidence early: traffic camera footage, dashcam video, and physical evidence disappear quickly. We move fast.
  • Obtaining and analyzing the police report and any citations issued at the scene
  • Identifying every applicable insurance policy — the driver's liability coverage, your own UM/UIM coverage, and any other potential source of recovery
  • Working with medical professionals to document the full scope of your injuries and their long-term impact
  • Negotiating directly with insurance adjusters who are trained to minimize what they pay
  • Filing suit and taking the case to trial if the insurer's offer doesn't reflect what you're owed

No Fee Unless We Win — and Our Fee Is Capped on Settled Cases

You pay nothing to start. Our fee comes only from the recovery we obtain for you — and on cases resolved without going to trial, our fee is capped so that your net recovery is never less than what we receive. That's a promise we put in writing.

 

This fee structure exists because we believe the financial risk of pursuing a claim should fall on us, not on someone who just survived a serious accident.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accident Claims in Nevada

  • Do I have a case if I wasn't in a marked crosswalk when I was hit?

    Possibly, yes. Nevada law requires drivers to exercise reasonable care around pedestrians in all circumstances — not only at marked crosswalks. If the driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent, fault may still rest with them even if you were crossing mid-block. The specific facts matter, and a free case review will tell you more.

  • The driver who hit me drove away. Can I still recover compensation?

    In many cases, yes. Nevada's uninsured motorist coverage applies to hit-and-run accidents where the at-fault driver is never identified. If you or a household member carries UM coverage on an auto policy, that coverage may be available to pay your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. We investigate every available source of recovery in hit-and-run cases.

  • How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Nevada?

    Nevada's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident. That deadline is firm — missing it almost always means losing your right to recover anything. The sooner you contact us, the more time we have to build a strong case before evidence disappears.

  • What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?

    Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you are found to be less than 51% at fault, you can still recover compensation — though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies often exaggerate the pedestrian's share of blame to reduce what they owe. We push back on those arguments with evidence.

  • Do I need a police report to file a claim?

    A police report is helpful but not always required. If no report was filed at the scene, we can work with other evidence — witness statements, surveillance footage, medical records, and physical documentation of the scene. Contact us as soon as possible so we can begin preserving whatever evidence is available.