Car Accident Lawyers
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Meet Your Car Accident Lawyers
If you were hurt in a crash and you’re looking for a car accident lawyer to handle your case, you’ve found the right page. Our entire practice is built around helping people who were hurt because someone else made a bad decision behind the wheel. We’ve won huge victories for our clients, not just in settlements, but in jury trials.
Call our Nevada car accident attorneys at 702-476-5900 for a free, no-obligation case review. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
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Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Nevada
The reason is simple: People who hire accident lawyers almost always get much higher settlements.
The insurance company on the other side of your claim is not on your side. Its adjusters are trained to settle claims for the lowest possible amount. A Nevada car accident lawyer levels the playing field by handling every communication with the insurer, building the evidence, and refusing to let a low offer be the final word.
Hiring a lawyer also opens the door to resources most plaintiffs cannot access on their own. Car accident attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group work with accident reconstructionists, medical experts, vocational specialists, and economists who can document exactly what happened and what it has cost you. That outside expertise is often the difference between an offer that covers a few ER visits and a settlement that accounts for years of treatment, lost income, and diminished quality of life.
The financial concern that keeps some people from calling a lawyer is unfounded. We front the costs of investigating your case, retaining experts, and pursuing litigation. You owe nothing out of pocket. Our fee comes from the recovery itself, and only if there is a recovery. Studies and industry data consistently show that represented claimants secure substantially higher settlements than those who try to handle insurance companies on their own.
There is also the simple matter of avoiding mistakes. Nevada law sets hard deadlines and procedural rules, and missing them can end a strong case before it starts. Talking to the other driver’s adjuster without counsel, posting on social media, gaps in medical treatment, and giving recorded statements can all be used against you later. A car accident attorney prevents those problems from happening in the first place.
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Common Causes of Car Accidents in Nevada
Speeding. Speed reduces reaction time, lengthens stopping distance, and turns a survivable crash into a fatal one. Speeding is consistently among the top contributors to fatal collisions on Nevada roads, particularly on I-15, US-95, and the high-speed surface streets of the Las Vegas Valley.
Impaired driving. Alcohol and drug impairment cause a large share of Nevada’s most serious crashes. A drunk or drug-impaired driver who hurts you may face criminal charges and a civil claim at the same time, and the civil claim can include punitive damages where the conduct was especially egregious (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 42.005).
Distracted driving. Nevada prohibits drivers from using a handheld cellular device to talk or text behind the wheel (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484B.165). Eating, navigation apps, infotainment screens, and conversation with passengers cause crashes too. Phone records and vehicle data often prove distraction after the fact.
Reckless and aggressive driving. Tailgating, weaving, running red lights, and street racing all show up in Las Vegas crash data. Reckless driving that injures someone is a felony under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484B.653, and the same conduct supports a strong civil claim.
Fatigued driving. Long hauls across the desert, late-night Strip shifts, and overnight rideshare runs leave drivers exhausted. Fatigue impairs judgment and reaction time in ways similar to alcohol.
Intersection collisions. Failure to yield, running stop signs, and misjudging left turns make intersections the single most dangerous location on Nevada roads. Many of the worst T-bone and pedestrian crashes happen at signalized intersections in the Las Vegas Valley.
Types of Car Accidents We Handle
Rear-end Collisions
Most rear-end crashes come down to following too closely, distraction, or speed. Liability is usually clear, but the injuries, especially soft-tissue and spinal injuries, can be far more serious than the damage to the bumper suggests. Insurance companies are notorious for downplaying these claims because the property damage is minor.
Intersection and T-bone crashes
Side-impact collisions deliver the force of the crash directly into the passenger compartment. Drivers and passengers in the struck vehicle commonly suffer broken ribs, internal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage. Establishing right-of-way and traffic signal sequence is the core of these cases.
Head-on collisions
Head-on crashes on rural Nevada highways and on Las Vegas Boulevard during late-night hours are among the deadliest collisions we see. Causes include wrong-way driving, crossing the center line, and impaired driving.
Rideshare crashes involve layered insurance coverage that changes depending on whether the driver was off the app, waiting for a ride request, or carrying a passenger. Both major rideshare companies maintain $1 million liability policies that apply during active rides. Sorting out which policy applies is a recurring issue in Las Vegas, where rideshare volume is enormous.
Rollover accidents
SUVs and pickup trucks are more susceptible to rollovers, especially during sudden lane changes at highway speed. These crashes often involve a product liability component when a vehicle’s design or a tire defect contributed to the rollover.
Hit and Run Accidents
A driver who flees the scene commits a crime under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484E.010, but the criminal case will not pay your medical bills. Recovery in a hit-and-run usually comes through your own uninsured motorist coverage, which every Nevada insurer is required to offer.
Commercial vehicle and trucking accidents
Crashes involving semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles bring in federal motor carrier safety regulations, driver logs, electronic control module data, and corporate defendants with deep pockets and aggressive defense counsel. Higher insurance limits also mean higher stakes on both sides.
Wrongful Death
When a crash takes a family member, certain heirs and the estate may bring a wrongful death claim under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.085. Recoverable damages include lost financial support, loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and the pain and suffering the decedent experienced before death.
DUI and drug-impaired driving crashes.
Crashes caused by impaired drivers can support punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. The criminal case against the impaired driver, including any plea or conviction, can also strengthen the civil claim.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Nevada
- Get to safety. If the vehicles can be moved and it is safe to do so, move them out of the travel lanes. Turn on hazard lights. Stay clear of moving traffic.
- Call 911. Request police and, if anyone is hurt, medical response. Nevada requires that crashes involving injury, death, or property damage of $750 or more be reported (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484E.070).
- Get medical attention. See a doctor the same day, even if you feel okay. Adrenaline masks pain in the hours after a crash, and injuries like concussions, soft-tissue damage, and internal bleeding often present later. A documented medical evaluation immediately after the crash ties your injuries to the collision, which matters in any later claim.
- Document the scene. Photograph all vehicles from multiple angles, license plates, the road, skid marks, traffic signals, debris, and any visible injuries. Save the photos somewhere outside your phone in case the device is lost.
- Exchange information. Get names, phone numbers, addresses, driver’s license numbers, insurance carriers and policy numbers from every driver involved. Collect contact information for any witnesses too. Witnesses disappear fast.
- Get the police report. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Henderson Police, North Las Vegas Police, and the Nevada Highway Patrol all make crash reports available, usually within 7 to 10 days. The report number is given to you at the scene.
- Call a Nevada car accident lawyer. The sooner an attorney gets involved, the more evidence we can preserve. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is often overwritten within days. Vehicles get repaired or sold for scrap. Witness memories fade. Early representation matters.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance. You are not required to. Adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to lock you into statements that hurt your claim later. Direct any calls from the other side’s insurer to your attorney.
FAQ
Do I need a lawyer if my injuries seem minor?
Call before you decide. Many “minor” crashes turn into significant injury cases once imaging is done and a specialist examines you. Soft-tissue and spinal injuries in particular can take weeks to fully present. The initial consultation is free, and you give up nothing by finding out where you stand.
What if the other driver was uninsured or fled the scene?
Your own uninsured motorist coverage steps in. Nevada insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage, and most policies include it. The claim runs against your own carrier, but the carrier is still trying to minimize payment, so legal representation matters as much as in a third-party claim.
What if I was partially at fault?
You can still recover, as long as your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the other parties. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Even being assigned some fault does not end your case.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost?
Clear Counsel Law Group handles car accident cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you. The fee comes out of the recovery itself, and we front the case costs.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases settle before trial. That said, the insurance company’s willingness to pay a fair number is directly tied to its perception of what will happen if the case is tried. A firm with trial experience and a track record of taking cases the distance commands better settlement offers than one that does not.
What if the crash happened on the Strip or while I was in a rental car?
Crashes involving tourists, rental vehicles, and visitors from out of state happen constantly in Las Vegas. Nevada law applies because the crash occurred in Nevada, and the case proceeds the same way regardless of where the parties live. Rental car insurance, credit card coverage, and the renter’s personal policy can all come into play.
What if a loved one was killed in the crash?
A wrongful death claim under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.085 can be brought by the surviving heirs and the personal representative of the estate. The two-year deadline runs from the date of death.
Talk to a Nevada Car Accident Attorney Today
A serious crash changes your life in ways that go far beyond the wreck itself. Medical bills pile up. Work disappears. The insurance company that was supposed to make you whole sends a check that does not come close to what you have lost. You do not have to accept that outcome.
The Nevada car accident lawyers at Clear Counsel Law Group represent injured plaintiffs across the state, with deep experience in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and throughout Clark County. We work on contingency. We front the costs. We do not get paid unless you do.
Call 702-476-5900 for a free, no-obligation case review, or reach out through our contact form. The sooner we are involved, the more we can do to protect your case.