Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys

Pedestrian Accidents

There are thousands of pedestrians in Las Vegas at just about any time during the day or night. We all have a certain expectation of safety when walking on a sidewalk or crossing the street. Not many pedestrians walking down Las Vegas Blvd would expect to be hit by a car or other vehicle, but it happens almost every day. The problem stems from the large number of pedestrians and the significant number of cars, cabs and limousines on the streets. Many of the taxi cabs are in a hurry to drop off or pick up the next fare. Even more dangerous are the cars and trucks that are operated by drivers that may be under the influence of alcohol as they drive on the Las Vegas Strip.

Some of these incidents result in only minor injuries, while others can be catastrophic and cause lifelong debilitating inuries. A car or truck, even at slow speeds, can cause significant bodily injuries. Cars, which tend to be lower to the ground, may impact a person's lower legs and knees. This can cause fractures to the tibia and femur or torn ligaments in the knees. Trucks have more mass and can cause significantly more damage. The impact tends to be higher on a person's body and can lead to a cracked pelvis or ribs.

The vehicle impact itself can cause severe bodily injury to the pedestrian. Additionally, the secondary impact of the individual striking the street or pavement can also cause severe injury. Even when accident victims have a split second to brace themselves for the collision, they may have no control of where or how their body hits the ground. This is when accident victims are susceptible to neck and head trauma. It is also very likely that accident victims will suffer other injuries like road rash, cuts and bruises.

If you are struck by a vehicle on the streets of Las Vegas, it is important to have an attorney assess your situation right away. At Oronoz Law Offices, we carefully look at each case to ensure maximum compensation to our clients. Our experience, resources and the personal attention put into every case ensures that we will get the best possible outcome for you.

For a free consultation and assessment of your case call the Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys at Oronoz Law Offices at 866-943-6081.