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.
Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Nevada
People who hire a car accident lawyer almost always recover much more than those who go it alone. That is reason enough to call.
The insurer is not on your side. Its adjusters are trained to settle low. A Nevada car accident lawyer pushes back, handling the insurer, building the evidence, bringing in experts who prove what the crash cost you, and refusing to accept a lowball offer.
There is no upfront cost. We front the expenses and take our fee from the recovery, and only if there is one.
Call Clear Counsel Law Group at 702-476-5900 to put an experienced Nevada car accident lawyer on your side.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Nevada
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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.
Talk to a Nevada Car Accident Attorney Today
A serious crash upends your life well beyond the wreck. The bills pile up, work dries up, and the insurer that was supposed to make you whole sends a check that does not come close to what you’ve lost. You do not have to accept that. The Nevada car accident lawyers at Clear Counsel Law Group represent plaintiffs across the state, from Las Vegas and Henderson to North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and the rest of Clark County. We work on contingency, we front the cost, and we do not get paid unless you do.
Call 702-476-5900 for a free no obligation case reveiw. The sooner we are onvolved, the more we can do to protect your claims
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.