Pahrump Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pahrump Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Pedestrian accidents can be incredibly damaging, and the victim is likely to sustain serious injuries and face extensive economic stress from the incident. If you or a loved one recently suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident caused by another party, you have the right to seek accountability. An experienced Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in your recovery efforts.
Legal Counsel for Pedestrian Accident Claims in Pahrump, NV
The attorneys at Easton & Easton excel at resolving all types of personal injury claims in Pahrump, including those involving catastrophic injuries and substantial economic damages. If you believe another party is liable for your recent pedestrian accident, you have the right to hold them accountable for the damages they caused. You will need an experienced attorney’s help to secure maximum compensation for your losses.
Our team approaches every personal injury case with the goal of helping our client face their case with confidence and maximize their recovery as fully as state law allows. As soon as you secure our firm’s representation, we can immediately begin gathering the evidence that will form the foundation of your claim. We’ll help assess your total damages and determine the optimal path to recovery.
You have a limited time in which to file your personal injury claim, and filing your case as soon as possible helps preserve the integrity of the evidence you will need to establish liability and prove the full extent of your damages. Our firm is ready to leverage our professional resources and experience to help maximize your final case award.
How to Prove Liability for Your Pedestrian Accident in Pahrump
The state upholds a fault-based system for resolving all vehicle accidents, including pedestrian accidents. This means that before you are able to recover any compensation for your damages through an auto insurance claim or a personal injury claim, you must accurately identify the driver responsible for causing the accident and secure evidence showing how they caused it.
Most of the pedestrian accidents reported in the Pahrump area happen because of negligence. Distracted driving, speeding, and moving violations like running red lights are a few of the most common examples of how negligence can cause a pedestrian accident. It is also possible for illegal acts like driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol to cause a pedestrian accident.
Your Pahrump pedestrian accident law firm can help gather evidence like vehicle computer data, traffic camera footage, witness statements, and physical evidence to help prove liability. Once you have proven exactly who caused your accident and how they caused it, you can proceed with holding them accountable for your damages.
Once you have proven how your accident happened and identified the party responsible, your Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer can help file your complaint with the court. You must include a complete description of all the damages you are claiming and your proof that the defendant directly caused these damages with their negligence or illegal misconduct.
Recovering Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident in Pahrump
You can file a claim against an at-fault driver’s auto insurance policy, but their insurance alone is unlikely to fully cover all the damages you suffered in your recent accident. Your Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you with building a comprehensive personal injury claim that can allow you to recover any damages that available insurance cannot compensate.
Nevada’s personal injury laws allow a plaintiff to claim full compensation for any financial losses they suffered because of the accident the defendant caused. These generally include property damage, medical expenses, and lost income. While the average person can likely identify their immediately recognizable economic damages after an accident, they may struggle to assess the full scope of long-term damages they can claim.
For example, you may not only require immediate medical care but also ongoing rehabilitative treatment. If so, the defendant is liable for all these medical treatment costs. Similarly, you can not only claim compensation for lost wages during your recovery but also for lost earning power if your accident has left you disabled and diminished your ability to work and earn income.
In addition to your economic damages, you also have the right to seek compensation for the pain and suffering you experienced. State law does not limit pain and suffering compensation in most personal injury cases, so this could form the bulk of your total case award if you suffered any severe injuries in your pedestrian accident. An experienced Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer can help determine a suitable amount to include in your claim.
Resolving Your Personal Injury Claim in Pahrump
The majority of the personal injury claims filed in Pahrump are resolved through the private settlement negotiation process. During this process, the parties involved in the case meet privately to negotiate mutually acceptable terms for resolving the case. As long as the defendant accepts liability for the damages and both parties are willing to compromise, it is possible to end a claim through settlement in a fraction of the time litigation requires.
Unfortunately, settlement isn’t possible for every personal injury claim. A defendant may refuse to accept liability, dispute the damages cited in the plaintiff’s complaint, or the parties may fail to reach a mutually acceptable resolution for a number of possible reasons. In this situation, the plaintiff must prepare for litigation. The attorneys at Easton & Easton will do everything we can to settle your claim but are prepared to litigate for you if necessary.
You could encounter many unexpected challenges in the aftermath of a pedestrian accident. The driver may face criminal charges depending on how they caused the accident, and this could complicate your recovery process while also opening the door to additional compensation. You could encounter problems with an insurance company or have trouble proving the full extent of the damages you suffered.
Whatever your case entails, you can trust the attorneys at Easton & Easton to provide compassionate and responsive legal counsel through every stage of your case. We take time to learn as much as possible about every client we represent, helping them understand the various proceedings they face as they seek compensation for their damages. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can leverage our experience and resources for you.
Pedestrian Accidents FAQs
Q: Is a Driver Always at Fault for Hitting a Pedestrian?
A: A driver will almost always absorb more liability for a pedestrian accident than the pedestrian, even if the pedestrian contributed to causing the accident. Drivers always have a duty of care to avoid hitting pedestrians, even if they cross the street illegally. However, if a pedestrian contributed to causing their accident, it will reduce the amount of compensation they will be able to claim from the defendant for their damages.
Q: How Does Modified Comparative Fault Work?
A: Under the state’s modified comparative fault rule, a plaintiff will lose a percentage of their case award equal to their percentage of fault for causing their damages. As long as their fault percentage is below 50%, their fault percentage is deducted from the case award, and they keep the rest. However, if the plaintiff’s fault is 50% or more, they lose the ability to seek compensation from the defendant and will be responsible for their own damages.
Q: How Long Do You Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Pahrump?
A: If you intend to file any sort of personal injury claim, you must meet the statute of limitations. For most personal injury claims, the statute of limitation is two years from the date the injury occurred. If you do not file your complaint with the court within this timeframe, you will lose your chance to recover compensation from the defendant.
Q: What Is My Pedestrian Accident Claim Worth in Pahrump?
A: The total potential value of a personal injury claim depends on the extent of the victim’s damages. You have the right to seek full repayment of all economic losses you suffered from the accident, and the defendant is also liable for the pain and suffering they inflicted. An experienced Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer is your most valuable asset for ensuring you secure the maximum compensation possible for your claim.
Q: How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Pahrump Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
A: The attorneys at Easton & Easton take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you are not required to pay upfront or ongoing attorneys’ fees and will instead only pay a percentage of the final case award we secure for you. Additionally, you only pay this fee if and when we win your case and owe nothing if we are unable to obtain compensation for your damages.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have years of professional experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases, and we know how damaging any pedestrian accident can be. If you believe you have grounds for legal recourse against another party, we can help. Contact us today and schedule your case evaluation with a Pahrump pedestrian accident lawyer you can trust with your recovery.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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 Califonia, 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.
Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
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.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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What Our Clients Say
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…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
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…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
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!!
-Allee
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!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
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.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
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.
They are the BEST!
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.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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