When you’re taking a stroll down the streets of Las Vegas, it’s an unfortunate reality that you have to worry about being involved in an accident caused by a reckless driver. With busy traffic from shows, casinos, hotels, and other locations in the city, pedestrian incidents happen more often than they should. Being hit by a vehicle can cause severe injuries or worse, and when it’s due to someone else’s negligence, this person should be held accountable.
If this has happened to you or someone close to you in Las Vegas, it’s important to reach out for legal help, as you could be entitled to compensation which can help you with your healing journey. If you have questions or need help with a claim, contact Valiente Mott to schedule a free consultation with a Las Vegas pedestrian accident lawyer.
Why Hire Valiente Mott For Your Pedestrian Accident Case?
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. Working with a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure you get what you’re entitled to. Here’s why our team is the right choice:
- We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, including those injured in pedestrian cases. This has allowed them to focus on their recovery without the financial burden.
- We don’t charge any attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. This means you never owe us anything out of your own pocket, and we never get paid unless you get paid.
- We have more than four decades of experience handling personal injury cases. We can help you with your accident case, no matter how complex it is.
For help after a pedestrian accident, contact Valiente Mott to schedule a free consultation.
Meet the Attorneys
Michael S. Valiente
Founder & Attorney
Mike Valiente understands the importance of exceptional client service, a lesson he learned after a personal car accident where he received poor legal representation. Determined to provide a better experience for his clients, Mike co-founded Valiente Mott with a focus on helping injury victims, not insurance companies. After earning top honors in law school, Mike defended major insurance companies before shifting his focus to personal injury law. His experience and dedication have earned him a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ leading attorneys, with most of his clients coming through referrals from other professionals and satisfied clients. Mike is fluent in Spanish and licensed in Nevada and California.
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Timothy A. Mott
Founder & Attorney
Tim Mott, a proud Las Vegas native from a long line of Nevada residents, is deeply committed to serving his community. As a personal injury lawyer, Tim has tried several cases to verdict and has never lost a trial, earning him recognition as one of Nevada’s top legal professionals. Known for his dedication to representing injury victims over powerful corporations, Tim takes great pride in his work and receives most of his cases through referrals from fellow attorneys and satisfied clients. A magna cum laude graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law, Tim is licensed to practice in Nevada, Utah, and Washington.
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Contact Valiente Mott Today
At Valiente Mott, we understand the challenges you’re facing, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today for a free consultation, where our dedicated team of legal experts will listen to your story and provide you with personalized guidance tailored to your unique situation. Together, we’ll build a strong case and fight for the compensation you deserve. Your path to recovery and justice starts here—let’s take that first step together!
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How an Attorney Can Help You With a Pedestrian Accident Case
After being injured in a pedestrian accident, working with a personal injury lawyer gives you the best chance at obtaining appropriate compensation. Here’s how a lawyer can help you do this:
- A pedestrian accident lawyer in Las Vegas will listen to your side of the story so they get a full understanding of the situation. Based on this, they will gather evidence to help you prove your claim.
- They will determine the damages you’re entitled to, which includes calculating economic damages, which are tangible losses, and non-economic damages, which are intangible and related to quality of life.
- A lawyer will negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to try to get you the compensation you deserve without having to go through the stress of a trial.
For help with a pedestrian accident claim, reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents That Lead to Personal Injury Claims
Pedestrian accidents can stem from a variety of causes, many of which may give rise to personal injury claims when negligence is involved. Below are some of the most common causes of these accidents that lead to insurance claims and lawsuits:
- Distracted Driving: Aside from just texting or talking on the phone while driving, distracted driving includes any activity diverting attention away from the road. This could include setting up a GPS, changing the radio station, or even just talking to a passenger. Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road increases the risk of accidents occurring.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): It’s common knowledge that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs greatly elevates the likelihood of accidents, including those involving pedestrians. Unfortunately, many individuals still engage in this behavior. Impaired drivers have decreased reaction times and altered perception and decision-making skills, risk factors that often lead to these incidents.
- Speeding: Drivers exceeding speed limits lose the ability to stop quickly or react appropriately to sudden events, which is extremely dangerous for pedestrians. A vehicle moving at a high speed has an increased stopping distance, and the driver might not have enough time to notice someone crossing the road until it’s too late.
- Failure to Yield: Sometimes, drivers do not respect crosswalks or traffic signals meant to protect those on foot. When they fail to yield the right of way, they put people crossing the road legally at significant risk because of the expectation pedestrians have that drivers will observe traffic rules. Ignoring signals often results in serious or even fatal injuries to pedestrians.
- Pedestrian Behavior: Not all accidents involving pedestrians are solely due to drivers’ mistakes. Pedestrians can also engage in risky behaviors, such as ignoring crosswalk signals, darting across the street between parked cars, walking while distracted by their phones or other devices, or walking under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These actions increase the risk of an accident. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident – even if it was partially your fault – you can likely collect compensation from another party who was somewhat at fault. Reach out to a lawyer to learn more.
Obtaining Compensation When You Were Partially At Fault
In Nevada, if your level of fault is less than 51%, you are still eligible to obtain compensation for damages incurred during the incident. This legal concept, known as modified comparative negligence, acknowledges that more than one party can be at fault for an accident.
In any action to recover damages for death or injury to persons or for injury to property in which comparative negligence is asserted as a defense, the comparative negligence of the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s decedent does not bar a recovery if that negligence was not greater than the negligence or gross negligence of the parties to the action against whom recovery is sought.
Your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault. For example, if you’re found 30% responsible for the accident because you were crossing outside a crosswalk, and your total damages amount to $100,000, you would still be able to recover 70%, or $70,000.
Contact Valiente Mott To Schedule a Free Consultation
Being involved in a pedestrian accident can lead to serious injuries. In these cases, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages like pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The best way to make sure you get everything you’re entitled to is to work with a lawyer. Our team is here to help you in any way that we can. Contact Valiente Mott today to schedule a free consultation with a Les Vegas pedestrian accident lawyer.
