Fernley has grown rapidly, and more pedestrians are sharing the roads with vehicles. If someone’s negligence has contributed to your pedestrian accident injuries, you may be entitled to recover significant compensation.
However, securing the compensation you deserve can be challenging. You need an experienced Fernley pedestrian accident lawyer to protect your rights and aggressively pursue every dollar you are entitled to.
At Benson & Bingham, we have over 25 years of experience protecting accident victims and have recovered over $600 million for our clients. Let us help you. Call us today at (702) 382-9797 or visit us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.
Why Trust Benson & Bingham With Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
- $600 million recovered statewide over more than 25 years, with a Reno office specifically positioned to serve Fernley and northern Nevada clients.
- Experienced handling of pedestrian cases involving limited rural infrastructure, government entity liability, and the unique challenges that come with accidents in communities like Fernley.
- Contingency-fee representation means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
- We know that accidents do not happen on a schedule, so we are available around the clock.
Liability and Nevada Law in Pedestrian Accident Claims
NRS 484B.280 requires every Nevada driver to exercise care to avoid collisions with pedestrians, to use their horn to warn when appropriate, and to exercise proper caution near crosswalks and transit stops.
NRS 484B.283 requires drivers to yield the right of way at crosswalks, marked and unmarked. A driver who strikes a pedestrian after violating these duties may be found to have committed reckless driving under NRS 484B.653, a designation with significant consequences in a civil claim.
In some pedestrian accidents, a government entity could be liable. Claims against government entities in Nevada are subject to specific procedural requirements under the Nevada Tort Claims Act, including notice deadlines that can be shorter than the general two-year window under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Identifying those situations early and meeting the applicable deadlines are routine for our attorneys.
Under NRS 484B.297, where sidewalks are not provided, pedestrians walking along a highway must walk on the left side, facing approaching traffic. When a pedestrian complies with this requirement and is struck by a vehicle from behind or from the side, the driver’s failure to observe a pedestrian walking on the road’s edge in compliance with Nevada law is difficult to excuse.
Why You Need a Fernley Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
An experienced Fernley pedestrian accident lawyer can investigate your accident to identify all possible causes and liable parties. They can act quickly to preserve and uncover vital evidence and build your strongest case.
You should never accept a settlement offer until you know what the true value of your case is. Your attorney can help establish and value all your current and future economic and non-economic damages, so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be.
An experienced Fernley pedestrian accident lawyer can negotiate to help resolve your case as quickly as possible. When a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to court to demand the compensation you are entitled to.
Contact Benson & Bingham Today
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Fernley, we want to help you. Call (702) 382-9797 or visit us online and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.