Our firm secured a $1.6 million wrongful death recovery for the family of a woman who was tragically killed while lawfully walking in a Las Vegas crosswalk. This case underscores the devastating consequences of drivers failing to yield to pedestrians and the importance of pursuing all available insurance coverage to protect surviving families.
The fatal collision occurred when the victim, a 52-year-old wife and mother, was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. A driver failed to yield the right of way and struck her, causing catastrophic injuries. Despite immediate emergency response and extensive treatment at University Medical Center, her injuries proved fatal. She is survived by her husband and three adult children.
Liability in the case was clear. The police investigation concluded that the driver failed to exercise due care to avoid a pedestrian, establishing responsibility for the collision. However, the legal challenge centered on limited insurance coverage. The at-fault driver carried only $100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage, which was insufficient to address the profound loss suffered by the family.
To fully protect the family’s rights, our firm pursued additional recovery through the victim’s underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, seeking compensation beyond the at-fault driver’s policy limits. This required careful coordination of claims, negotiation with multiple insurance carriers, and strategic handling to avoid disputes among the surviving heirs.
Through detailed preparation and experienced advocacy, we secured the maximum recovery available—$1.6 million. The settlement was approved by the court, with proceeds structured and distributed between the surviving spouse and children in accordance with Nevada law.
While no financial recovery can replace a loved one, this result provided the family with long-term financial security and ensured accountability for the preventable loss of life. The case highlights the critical role experienced Las Vegas wrongful death attorneys play in complex pedestrian accident and insurance coverage cases.
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