Nevada Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Nevada Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Pedestrians face risks any time they walk near motor vehicle traffic, and every driver has a duty of care to avoid hitting pedestrians at all times. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents can and do happen throughout Nevada for many reasons, often resulting in catastrophic injuries to the victims of these incidents. If you have been injured in such an accident, an experienced Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover compensation for your damages.
Representing Injured Pedestrians Throughout Nevada
Easton & Easton is an experienced team of attorneys who have helped many past clients throughout Nevada with all types of personal injury cases, including those arising from pedestrian accidents. These incidents tend to result in catastrophic injuries, expensive financial losses, and difficult legal questions regarding liability. We can help you make sense of the aftermath of your pedestrian accident and guide you toward recovery.
When you hire our team to represent you, we can listen to your story and learn as much as possible about your accident and the effects it has had on your life. We can help you determine liability for the accident, identify the party or parties responsible, and assist you in uncovering the full potential value of your case. Trust our firm to help with an auto insurance claim and/or personal injury suit to ensure the fullest possible recovery.
Proving Fault for a Pedestrian Accident
Every vehicle crash case in Nevada, including pedestrian accident cases, will be resolved under a fault-based system. Therefore, the party at fault for causing an accident absorbs liability for the resulting damages. Every driver has a duty of care to avoid hitting pedestrians, but they can cause pedestrian accidents by driving while distracted, speeding, committing moving violations, or when they drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer can help you gather any evidence needed to accurately identify the responsible driver and prove how they caused your accident. An experienced Nevada personal injury attorney can obtain evidence that you may not know how to secure on your own, and they can also obtain statements from any witnesses who saw your accident happen. Once you prove fault, you can proceed with claiming compensation for your damages.
Understanding Auto Insurance After a Pedestrian Accident
Every driver in the state is required to carry vehicle insurance that can pay for damages a driver causes in an accident, including a pedestrian accident. Once you prove fault, you can file a claim against the responsible driver’s insurance policy to seek compensation for your damages. However, it can be a more difficult process than you may initially expect because insurance carriers typically do everything they can to avoid paying out full settlements.
Having an attorney representing you is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your claim will be handled in good faith and that you will receive a timely and fair response to your claim. Once you have received your settlement offer from the insurance carrier, your attorney can determine whether you have grounds to pursue further compensation with a personal injury case against the responsible driver.
Claiming Compensation With a Personal Injury Suit
A personal injury case is a civil claim for damages in which an injured plaintiff demands compensation for the damages they suffered because of a defendant’s actions. Success with this case could yield compensation for various economic and non-economic damages, but the plaintiff faces many procedural requirements they must fulfill if they are to succeed with this claim. Their attorney can help them build their case and identify all claimable damages.
Economic damages in a pedestrian accident case are likely to include medical expenses and lost income. The victim will probably need extensive medical care immediately after the accident, as well as ongoing rehabilitative treatment. The defendant is liable for all such medical expenses resulting from the accident they caused. Similarly, the victim can claim compensation for lost income and lost earning capacity if they have been permanently injured by the accident.
Non-economic damages are more subjective as these include physical pain, emotional suffering, and psychological trauma and distress resulting from a defendant’s actions. It can be difficult for the average person to determine a suitable amount to include in their claim, but the right attorney can help them discern a reasonable figure that reflects the severity of the harm they suffered. Generally, more severe injuries yield greater pain and suffering compensation.
Resolving Your Pedestrian Accident Suit
The team at Easton & Easton can provide comprehensive legal counsel for all aspects of your legal affairs in the aftermath of a pedestrian accident. Trust our team to gather the evidence necessary to prove fault, and we can also help you address any accusations of comparative negligence from the defendant. If a plaintiff is found partially liable, it could diminish or even negate their recovery under Nevada law.
We can gather evidence to show how your accident happened, resolve any disputes regarding liability, and help you navigate the auto insurance claim filing process if this is a viable recovery option for you after your accident. When you must build a personal injury suit against the responsible driver, trust our team to build a compelling case aimed at securing maximum compensation for the damages you suffered.
You may be able to resolve a personal injury suit through private settlement negotiation outside of court, but litigation may be unavoidable in your case. There are potential benefits and drawbacks to either option for resolving your case, and Easton & Easton is fully prepared to represent you in settlement negotiations or in the courtroom if necessary to ensure the fullest recovery possible.
You face a time limit for filing a personal injury suit in Nevada, and there is also a time limit for filing an auto insurance claim after any kind of accident. Additionally, the evidence you may need to prove fault may not be available for very long, so it is important that you start working on your case as soon as possible. Once you have received medical care for your injuries, contact an experienced Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer at your first opportunity.
FAQs
How Do You Prove Fault for a Pedestrian Accident?
Many types of evidence can help you prove fault for a pedestrian accident in Nevada. Your attorney can help you obtain traffic camera footage from around the scene of the accident, if available, and they may also seek the driver’s cell phone records, vehicle computer data, and witness testimony to support your case. You will need to accurately identify the driver who caused the accident and prove how they caused it in order to succeed with your case.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Pedestrian Accident?
The amount of compensation you can claim for a pedestrian accident depends on the scope and severity of your damages. If you are able to prove that another party is directly responsible for causing the accident, it could be possible to hold them accountable for the full extent of your medical bills, your lost income if you are unable to work after the accident, and for the pain and suffering you experienced.
How Is Pain and Suffering Compensation Calculated?
In Nevada, pain and suffering compensation can be calculated in many different ways, and there is no set formula a plaintiff must use to calculate these damages. Generally, the more severe the plaintiff’s injuries, the more they are likely to obtain in pain and suffering compensation. Your Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer can help you determine an appropriate amount to seek with your claim that reflects the severity of the harm you have suffered.
Will Hiring an Attorney Help Me Win More Compensation?
Hiring an attorney is one of the most effective ways you can enhance your total compensation in any type of personal injury case. The right attorney can handle the procedural aspects of your case and guide you through the steps needed to pursue accountability and compensation for your damages. They can resolve an auto insurance claim for you, build a personal injury suit against the responsible driver, and help you recover compensation as quickly as possible.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Nevada Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
The cost to hire a Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer will be a portion of your final case award if you choose Easton & Easton as your legal counsel. We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our client only pays a fee if and when we win their case. This fee is a portion of whatever amount we recover for them, and if there is no recovery for the client, they pay nothing.
Easton & Easton wants to help you and your family recover as fully as possible from a recent pedestrian accident. If you believe you have grounds for legal recourse but are unsure how to prove fault and collect compensation for your losses, we can help. It’s important to act quickly to ensure your chance to recover compensation, so contact us today and schedule your consultation with an experienced Nevada pedestrian accident lawyer.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern California, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
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Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
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Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
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I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
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My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
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My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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