Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

Trial-Ready Representation for Injured Pedestrians in Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise & Enterprise

Pedestrians struck by vehicles have no frame, seat belt, or airbag absorbing the impact. Even a low-speed collision can fracture bones, damage the spine, or cause a traumatic brain injury. In a city with Las Vegas’s combination of tourist volume, nightlife activity, and heavy vehicle traffic, these accidents happen year-round, and the injuries are often severe.

At Cohan PLLC, we handle personal injury claims stemming from negligence-based accidents across Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, and Enterprise. Founding attorney Chasen Cohan grew up in Las Vegas. He knows the courts, the judges, and the insurance defenses that get raised in Clark County cases. Every case we take is built trial-ready from day one because that preparation changes the dynamic in settlement negotiations and in the courtroom if negotiations fail. Other attorneys refer cases to us because of that reputation.

Schedule a free case review with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Las Vegas. Call (702) 623-3579 today or contact us online. Hablamos español.

Types of Injuries That Pedestrian Accident Victims Suffer

Injuries in pedestrian accidents can range from minor to catastrophic. These can include:

• Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, and lacerations
• Multiple fractures and broken bones
• Internal injuries and organ damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage

The most severe injuries can lead to permanent disability requiring ongoing medical care, personal assistance with daily activities, and loss of the ability to work. After a pedestrian accident, recovery often involves physical therapy, pain management, and psychosocial support. These are all compensable categories in a personal injury claim, and building a complete picture of your losses is something we take seriously from the start.

What Compensation Can an Injured Pedestrian Pursue?

Nevada law allows injured pedestrians to seek both economic and non-economic damages from the at-fault party.

Economic damages cover the financial losses you can document:

• Emergency medical care
• Surgery and hospitalization
• Ongoing rehabilitation
• Lost wages
• Reduced future earning capacity

Non-economic damages address what can’t be captured in a bill:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of quality of life

In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may pursue additional categories of damages. When a driver acted with gross negligence or was intoxicated, Nevada law may also allow punitive damages.

One coverage issue worth understanding early: Nevada’s minimum auto liability requirement is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. In serious pedestrian injury cases, those limits are often exhausted quickly, making a full review of all available insurance coverage a critical early step.

How Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Las Vegas

Las Vegas draws millions of visitors unfamiliar with local roads, and its nightlife means heavy foot and vehicle traffic well into the early morning hours. That combination creates pedestrian risk patterns that differ from most U.S. cities. Driver negligence remains the leading cause of pedestrian accidents. Distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield at crosswalks, alcohol or drug impairment, and blind spots on SUVs and large trucks all contribute to accident risks.

Common causes of pedestrian accidents in Las Vegas include:

• Distracted driving: Drivers focused on phones, navigation, or passengers rather than the road ahead
• Speeding: Higher speeds reduce reaction time and increase injury severity
• Failure to yield: Drivers who don’t yield at marked crosswalks or intersections as required by Nevada law
• Alcohol or drug impairment: Intoxicated drivers with diminished reaction time and impaired judgment
• Inadequate infrastructure: Poorly marked crosswalks, missing pedestrian signals, and wide multi-lane roads not designed with foot traffic in mind
• Vehicle blind spots: SUVs and large trucks that make it harder for drivers to see pedestrians, particularly at driveways and parking areas

Insurance companies often point to pedestrian behavior to dispute or reduce claims: crossing outside a designated area, ignoring a signal, or walking while distracted. These arguments can be countered with evidence, and knowing how to build that counter is part of how we approach every case.

Nevada Law: Pedestrian Rights & Driver Duties

Under NRS 484B.283, Nevada requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks when official traffic-control devices aren’t in place or in operation. Pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to traffic (NRS 484B.287).

Nevada follows modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). An injured pedestrian can recover compensation as long as they aren’t found more than 50% at fault. If you’re found partially at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you aren’t barred from recovery unless your share exceeds 50%, which would mean you carry more of the blame than the defendant does.. Insurance adjusters routinely try to inflate the pedestrian’s share of fault to reduce or eliminate a payout. A trial-ready attorney who anticipates those tactics and has the evidence to counter them changes that calculation.

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Nevada is generally two years from the date of the accident under NRS 11.190(4)(e). When a government vehicle or a public road condition is involved, shorter notice deadlines can apply. Missing the deadline typically means losing the right to recover anything, so consulting an attorney early matters. Whatever the details of your accident, it's in your best interests to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Las Vegas as soon as possible.

Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen Most Often in Las Vegas

High foot traffic and vehicle congestion converge most dangerously on the Las Vegas Strip and resort corridors, at major intersections along Charleston, Sahara, and Tropicana Boulevards, and near UNLV, shopping centers, and transit stops. Boulder Highway has historically been one of Nevada’s most dangerous corridors for pedestrians, with a concentrated record of fatalities.

Parking lots, garages, valet lanes, and resort driveways account for more pedestrian accidents than many people expect. Drivers in those areas focus on other vehicles and often fail to watch for people on foot. Poor lighting compounds the risk: the majority of serious pedestrian crashes in Nevada occur at night or in low-light conditions. Las Vegas’s wide arterial roads, ongoing construction zones, and areas where infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with development all elevate that baseline risk.

Contact Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Who Don’t Back Down

At Cohan PLLC, we treat every pedestrian accident case as if it will go before a jury. That means thorough evidence gathering, a clear legal narrative, and a settlement position built on what the case is actually worth. Chasen Cohan is a Las Vegas native who understands the community where these accidents happen and the courts where these cases are decided. If an insurer won’t offer what the case is worth, we’re ready to take it to court.

We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis: no attorney fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultations are available in English and Spanish.

If you or someone you love was hit by a vehicle, contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Las Vegas now. Call (702) 623-3579 or submit an online form for a free consultation.