Winchester’s central location in the Las Vegas Valley means its streets are busy around the clock. Maryland Parkway, Eastern Avenue, and Desert Inn Road carry a constant mix of commuters, delivery vehicles, tourists, and residents going about their day.
When accidents happen, pedestrians often suffer severe injuries. Benson & Bingham has spent more than 25 years representing pedestrian accident victims and has recovered over $600 million for injured Nevada clients. If you were struck by a vehicle in Winchester, call us today at (702) 382-9797 for a free consultation and let us explain what your case may be worth.
The Benson & Bingham Advantage
- $600 million recovered for Nevada injury victims over more than 25 years.
- Award-winning attorneys recognized by Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, Super Lawyers, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Nation’s Top 1%.
- Immediate investigative action upon retention, including evidence preservation demands sent before critical footage is overwritten.
- No fee unless we win. Every Winchester resident deserves a fair shot at justice regardless of their financial circumstances.
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Injuries Sustained in a Winchester Pedestrian Accident
The force of a vehicle striking a person, even if the vehicle was moving slowly, can result in devastating injuries. Some of the most common injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Facial and dental injuries
- Severe road rash
- Neck and back injuries
- Loss of limbs
Even if you do not believe your injuries are severe, you should be evaluated by a medical professional immediately to protect your health and your right to recover compensation.
Nevada’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law
As outlined at NRS 41.141, under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule, partial fault on the pedestrian’s part reduces but does not necessarily eliminate recovery. A pedestrian who was crossing at a location without formal markings but who was struck by a driver who clearly had time to react and chose not to is not automatically barred from recovering.
If your share of fault is found to be 50 percent or less, you may recover damages reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If it exceeds 50 percent, recovery is barred entirely. This is why the quality of the investigation into what the driver did, including their speed, their attention, and their response time, matters as much as the facts about the pedestrian’s own conduct.
Why You Need a Winchester Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Insurance adjusters are focused on saving their employer money. They work hard to settle your claim for as little as possible. An experienced Winchester pedestrian accident lawyer can carefully investigate your accident to identify all contributing factors and potentially liable parties, take fast action to preserve evidence before it is lost or destroyed, and build your strongest case.
Your attorney can help establish and accurately value all current and future damages so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be. They can work to resolve your claim as quickly as possible. And, when a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to demand the full compensation you deserve.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Winchester, we want to help you. Call (702) 382-9797 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.