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Pedestrian accidents in Nevada often result in major, if not catastrophic, injuries. Victims of pedestrian accidents face significant hospital bills, medical expenses, loss of wages, and other accident-related costs. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Nevada that was caused by a negligent driver or a dangerous roadway, contact a reputed Nevada personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.

Pedestrian Accidents in Nevada

In the United States in 2009, 4,092 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents, a 7.3 percent decrease from the previous year, when 4,414 pedestrians were killed. That same year, 59,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in the U.S., which was a 14 percent decrease from 2008, when 69,000 were injured. In Nevada, there were 35 pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents in 2009, which was a 37.5 percent decrease from the previous year, when 56 pedestrians died. Overall, these statistics amount to an average of a pedestrian killed in a traffic accident every two hours, with one injured in an accident about every eight minutes.

Causes of Nevada Pedestrian Accidents

There are many reasons why a motorist may fail to avoid a collision with a pedestrian. A skilled personal injury attorney will work with the authorities and investigators to determine why the crash took place. Here are some of the most common causes for pedestrian accidents in Nevada:

  • Dangerous roadways: Poorly marked crosswalks and intersections can lead to serious Nevada pedestrian accidents. In such cases, the governmental agency in charge of the roadway (such as a county or city) may be held liable for the accident and related damages.
  • Drunk driving: Alcohol is involved in an alarming number of pedestrian accidents. Motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol have an increased chance of running a stop sign or failing to see a pedestrian crossing the road, which can result in a pedestrian suffering serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Excessive speeding: When a motorist significantly exceeds the speed limit, they will have less time to react to pedestrians on the roadway. Motorists are legally required to exercise due caution when behind the wheel, especially while approaching a crosswalk or an intersection, places where pedestrians often are.
  • Failure to yield right-of-way: Motor vehicles must yield right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the road at intersections and crosswalks. Drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way or look for pedestrians before entering an intersection may be held liable for accidents and related damages their negligence causes.

Steps to Take after a Nevada Pedestrian Accident

To ensure they receive adequate compensation for their injuries and related losses, victims of pedestrian accidents in Nevada would be well advised to:

  • Exchange information with the driver involved in the accident and any witnesses to the crash.
  • Contact police in order for an official report to be written about the Nevada pedestrian accident, and be sure to get your side of the story in the report.
  • Take photos of the pedestrian accident site, the damage to the driver’s vehicle, and the injuries you suffered in the collision.
  • Seek medical attention immediately, regardless of how you feel at the time. Many injuries can be internal and may take several hours or even days to appear.
  • Contact an experienced Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorney to start learning about your legal options as soon as possible.

The highly skilled attorneys at the law offices of Shook & Stone protect the rights of injured pedestrians throughout the state of Nevada. We work diligently to hold negligent drivers accountable for the injuries and damages they cause. Let us help you pursue financial compensation from negligent parties for your medical bills, therapy fees, time away from work, and pain and suffering. Please call our law offices today at 1-702-385-2220 to schedule your free initial consultation.