Las Vegas Car Accident Attorneys

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Las Vegas

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Overview
Las Vegas is a very busy city and therefore, the streets are covered with hundreds of motor vehicles at any time of the day or night.

Motor vehicle accidents occur from:
- SUV rollovers
- Hit and run
- Drunk driving
- Under the influence of drugs
- Automobile defects

Common injuries that result are:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones or limbs
- Burns on your body
- Internal bleeding
- Spinal cord/neck/head injuries resulting in paralysis

Car accidents involving pedestrians:

Las Vegas streets have two different kinds of crosswalks: straight lines between opposite corners or the street.
- Striped or marked
- Statutory or unmarked

If a pedestrian is hit by a car while crossing at a marked crosswalk, the driver is at fault unless the pedestrian crossed while the light was red.
- However, the driver has the right of way if the pedestrian is not crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

At an intersection:

A vehicle that approaches an intersection while the light is yellow has the right of way – until it clears the intersection.
A driver approaching an intersection is required to yield to any vehicles already in that intersection.
If you approach an intersection on a green light, you can still be at fault if you hit a car already in that intersection.

Reasons accidents occur:
- Driver negligence – not paying attention, speeding, driving too slow
- Under the influence of alcohol, drugs
- Fatigue
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Construction
- Bad weather – rain, ice, fog

In Las Vegas, there are many intersections that have video cameras which will record your accident.

What to do in case of an accident

Las Vegas law requires you to stop immediately if you are involved in an auto accident on a public road.

You must call the police.
- Failure to call the police is a Class B Felony
- You can be sent to prison for 2 to 15 years

You should administer first aid if possible.

If you hit an empty car, you must notify the police and leave a note on the damaged vehicle identifying yourself.

No-Injury Accident: If you damage your vehicle by hitting property (without causing damage to the property) and the damage to your vehicle is more than $750, you must still file a police report within 10 days.
- You can face criminal liability if you do not report a no-injury accident.

Do not settle damages with the other driver.
Get the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Driver’s license
- Insurance company name
- Get any passenger and/or witness names

Keep a camera, pad and pencil in your car.

Take photos of your injuries, damages to the vehicle and surrounding area.

Miscellaneous

Call your insurance company and file a report.
See your doctor even if you do not have visible injuries.
Get a copy of the police report.
Contact an attorney.

Compensation

A passenger who has been involved in an auto accident can collect for injuries regardless of who is to blame.

You, as the driver, can be compensated for any injuries if you are not more at fault than the other driver.

A judge or jury will determine the amount of compensation.

Damages for physical injury are awarded for specific claims:
- Medical expenses – the actual bill is used providing the amount is reasonable.
  - The defendant must pay for the injuries – it doesn’t matter if the plaintiff has medical insurance.
  - Will be reimbursed for past and future bills
- Pain & Suffering – for past and future.
- Lost Income
  - How many days were lost due to the auto accident
- Disabled
  - Can you prove you have been disabled for future work?

Personal Injury

Physical bodily injury resulting from a careless or negligent driver.
The at-fault driver is responsible for paying compensatory and sometimes punitive damages.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional stress
- Bruises
- Medical expenses – present and future
- Wages – present and future
- All expenses incurred due to this car accident

Wrongful Death

Definition: The death of a loved one due to another driver’s negligence during an auto accident.
Las Vegas law says:
- A spouse can be compensated for emotional and financial losses, loss of companionship.
- A parent can be compensated for emotional grief resulting from the loss of a child.
- A child can be compensated for the loss of his or her parent’s guidance and support.
Other damages that can be recovered include:
- Future earnings that this person would have gotten
- Benefits - insurance
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses

Insurance

Collision/No-Fault Coverage
- Repair of your car – doesn’t matter who was at fault
- Must have this coverage if your vehicle is leased or financed
- Deductible is $100, $500 or $1,000

Liability Coverage
- Protects other people if you cause injury or property damage
- Minimum coverage is
  - $15,000 for injury or death – 1 person
  - $30,000 for injury or death – more than 1 person
  - $10,000 for property damage
Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage
- Covers the insured driver when a passenger in another’s vehicle

Conclusion
A motor vehicle accident causes you and your family a lot of stress and expense. We offer personalized attention during this devastating time. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact an attorney at the Motor Vehicle Accident Law Offices of “insert attorney name”.