Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Trial-Ready Representation for Injured Pedestrians in Clark County

Pedestrian fatalities in Clark County represent approximately 30 percent of all traffic deaths. That is nearly double the national average of 17 percent. Between 2019 and 2023, pedestrian deaths in the county rose 93 percent, from 43 to 83, per NHTSA data. Those numbers reflect real people struck on Flamingo Road, Tropicana Avenue, Charleston Boulevard, and the hotel and casino driveways lining the Strip corridor, where raised crosswalks on Las Vegas Boulevard give way to unprotected street crossings and high-speed multi-lane roads.

Christiansen Trial Lawyers has represented injured pedestrians and wrongful death families in Las Vegas and Clark County since 1995. We handle cases for Nevada residents and for visitors struck while in Las Vegas. Whether the accident happened at a casino driveway, a marked crosswalk, or a neighborhood intersection, we examine every avenue of liability and fight for the full value of what our clients have lost.

To discuss your right to compensation with an attorney in a free consultation, contact our Las Vegas law firm.

Why Injured Pedestrians Choose Christiansen Trial Lawyers

Pedestrian accident cases often involve severe injuries, disputed liability, and insurance carriers who move quickly to minimize payouts. Having trial lawyers in your corner changes that dynamic. Our attorneys bring over 120 years of combined legal experience to every case, and Peter S. Christiansen has participated in more than 100 jury trials in Nevada state and federal courts. Opposing counsel knows we prepare cases for verdict, not just settlement. That preparation affects how insurers respond from the first demand letter forward.

Our history includes multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex, high-stakes personal injury cases. When you work with us, you have direct access to experienced attorneys throughout the process, not junior staff or case managers. We offer free consultations, are available 24/7 for urgent questions, and provide legal services in both English and Spanish.

Nevada’s Fault Rules & What They Mean for Your Case

Many pedestrians assume they have no claim because they were partly at fault or because they had been drinking. Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141), you can still recover compensation as long as you were no more than 50 percent responsible for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, but it isn’t eliminated. A pedestrian who was intoxicated, jaywalking, or distracted doesn’t automatically bear full responsibility. The driver’s own negligence remains a separate legal question.

Insurance companies routinely cite pedestrian impairment or a technical traffic violation to reduce or deny claims. We counter those arguments with evidence: surveillance footage, toxicology context, witness accounts, and the driver’s own conduct record. If you were struck and believe you were partly to blame, that’s exactly when you need your case evaluated by a pedestrian accident attorney.

Injuries & Compensation in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Pedestrians absorb the full force of a vehicle impact with no structural protection. The injuries that result are among the most serious in personal injury law: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and paralysis, amputations, internal organ damage, compound fractures, and severe lacerations. Back and spine injuries alone can require years of ongoing treatment and permanently reduce a person’s ability to work.

Economic damages typically include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and long-term rehabilitation costs. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, PTSD, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving extreme driver misconduct, punitive damages may also be available. Because pedestrian injuries are often catastrophic, the full value of a claim can be substantial. That’s why thorough case preparation matters.

Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Las Vegas

Our pedestrian accident lawyers handle a wide range of scenarios that arise in and around Las Vegas. Liability doesn’t always stop with the individual driver. Depending on the circumstances, a rideshare company, an employer, or a government entity responsible for road design or signal maintenance may share responsibility.

• Casino and hotel driveway accidents: Drivers exiting properties who fail to yield to pedestrians in the path of travel
• Drunk driver crosswalk strikes: Drivers who run marked or unmarked crosswalks while impaired, governed by the right-of-way protections in NRS 484B.283
• Hit-and-run incidents: When the driver flees, we examine uninsured motorist coverage that may provide recovery to clients. Nevada’s minimum liability limits of $25,000 per person mean your own policy may become the primary source of compensation
• Taxicab and rideshare vehicle accidents: Taxicab, limo, and rideshare drivers operating in the Strip corridor who strike pedestrians while on duty
• Wrongful death claims: When a pedestrian does not survive, we represent surviving family members in pursuing the full range of available damages

Contact a Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

Nevada’s statute of limitations (NRS 11.190) gives most injured pedestrians and wrongful death families two years to file a claim. Waiting to speak with an attorney can cost you evidence, witnesses, and legal options. We offer free consultations with no pressure and no obligation, and we don’t collect a fee on personal injury cases unless we recover compensation for you.

Call us at (702) 357-9977 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. We’re available 24/7.