Paradise, NV (January 2, 2023) - On Monday, January 1, a pedestrian was hurt after a traffic accident in the Paradise area. The crash was reported at the intersection of E. Flamingo Road and Boulder Highway early that morning at around 3:19 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 2015 Nissan Rogue entered the intersection when it hit a pedestrian who had entered the roadway.
The impact caused the pedestrian to be thrown onto the road. The injured party was transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. No additional information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Crashes in Nevada
Pedestrians are more exposed to the dangers of the road, and this means that those traveling on foot are more likely to suffer life-threatening injuries in a crash. There were 376 deadly pedestrian accidents reported across the state from 2014 to 2018, resulting in 287 fatalities in total. Nearly 90 percent of deadly pedestrian crashes in the state occurred in urban areas, with Clark County having the highest number of fatal incidents during the study.
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe types of collisions possible, and this is largely due to the fact that there is little shielding a pedestrian from the impact of a crash. There are times when a pedestrian can contribute to a crash, but in most cases, they are caused by the reckless actions of other drivers. You need to check with a trained lawyer in order to see if you have grounds to pursue a claim against the driver involved in the accident. There is a chance that you will be able to recover compensatory and even punitive damages in certain cases.
The dry and warm weather in Nevada encourages many people to travel on foot. This has contributed to a drastic increase in the number of pedestrian accidents in the state, and you need to be ready to work with a trained attorney if you or someone close to you has been hurt in a pedestrian accident. Our legal team is here to help you navigate the complicated claims process and pursue a strong claim in defense of your well-deserved compensation.
You need to be sure that you are ready to get the most out of your case after a pedestrian accident. At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we are ready to represent you and your case every step of the way. We understand that you are going through a difficult time, and we want to help you pursue a claim in order to recover lost compensation. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280 to discuss your case with a trained Paradise pedestrian accident lawyer.