Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Fighting to Obtain Justice

Las Vegas is a city that is filled with pedestrians for many reasons, including the fact that millions of people visit here every year.  The tourist attractions alone are responsible for the majority of the people we see walking through the city at any given time.  Unfortunately, the combination of heavy traffic, large numbers of people walking and a lack of familiarity by many in the area leads to a high number of Las Vegas pedestrian accidents.

Below you'll find information regarding the inherent disadvantages pedestrians face when sharing public roads with vehicles, the types of damages that can be sought by someone who was injured in a Las Vegas pedestrian accident and finally how you should proceed if you need the help of an experienced Las Vegas pedestrian accident lawyer.

 

Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Realities

When a pedestrian is crossing the street, he or she is usually doing so when the traffic control signal tells them to do so.  In a place like Las Vegas, they also tend to cross a street when the crowd around them proceeds towards the other side.  These factors alone tend to indicate that many pedestrians who are hit by moving vehicles generally do not expect a collision, which only increases the disadvantages that exist between a vehicle and a person.

Clearly, vehicles will get the better of just about any collision with a pedestrian.  Passengers in vehicles are protected by the bodies of their cars, trucks and SUV's while pedestrians are completely exposed to not only the vehicle that hits them but also the concrete around them.  The impact they endure is direct, and that's why the vast majority of Las Vegas pedestrian accidents result in at least one injury. 

Potential Damages Resulting from a Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

When a person is injured in a Las Vegas pedestrian accident, that person has options for damages that include the following:

• Medical costs
• Costs of ongoing medical/physical rehabilitation
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering

Other damages could become relevant in a Las Vegas personal injury lawsuit depending on the facts of the situation including punitive damages and loss of companionship when the driver acted recklessly or intentionally or when the pedestrian is killed. 

Given the different scenarios that could lead to different types of damages, you owe it to yourself to seek the help of a Las Vegas pedestrian accident lawyer who understands the nuances of the law if you've been injured in such an accident.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.