Paradise, NV (November 23, 2023) - On Wednesday, November 22, a man was hurt following a pedestrian accident in the Paradise area. The crash was reported at the corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane at around 6:49 p.m. The driver of a Ford Mustang reportedly hit a man who was crossing on Harmon Avenue. The injured pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The driver reportedly remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. The area was shut down until around 11 p.m. while emergency responders were present. No additional information on the crash is available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the pedestrian crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Nevada Pedestrian Accidents
It is never totally safe to travel on foot. It is common knowledge that a pedestrian simply cannot withstand the impact of a vehicle collision because there is little protection from the full force of the crash. According to recent accident statistics, in 2020, pedestrians were involved in about 16.8 percent of fatal collisions, and nearly 24.3 percent of pedestrian deaths involved a hit-and-run. Pedestrian deaths rose by over 46.2 percent between 2011 and 2020, compared to a 14.4 percent increase for other types of roadway fatalities in the same period.
If you or a loved one is hurt while crossing the street, it can be disastrous. Since a pedestrian is not properly protected from the force of a collision, the ensuing injuries are often fairly serious. To guarantee that you can heal completely after a pedestrian crash, you must make sure you take all actions available to you under the law. It is well known that serious and even fatal injuries from pedestrian accidents lead to enormous medical bills and other losses that you might not be prepared to pay for on your own.
Just like everyone else in the state, pedestrians have the right to use the road, and you should be able to fight for your legal rights after a collision. If you are wrongfully injured as a pedestrian, you should work with a skilled lawyer who can defend your legal rights and make sure you get a complete and just recovery. This is often the only way to ensure you can make a complete recovery from your injuries and other damages.
You should not be on your own after a serious pedestrian crash. You need a team of skilled lawyers who are prepared to defend your legal rights and make sure you get a full recovery. In order to empower you to make knowledgeable decisions regarding your recovery and future, the legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to assist you in understanding your legal rights. Our Paradise pedestrian accident attorneys are prepared to start working on your case. Give our offices a call now at 775-227-2280.