If you were struck by a vehicle while walking in Boulder City, the attorneys at Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Pedestrian accidents in Nevada often result from driver negligence, including failures to yield at crosswalks, distracted driving, and speeding through residential areas. If a driver’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our personal injury lawyers handle pedestrian accident cases throughout Boulder City and will guide you through the process with a free consultation. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Serving Boulder City
Drummond Law Firm represents pedestrian accident victims throughout Boulder City with direct, attorney-led legal representation from the moment you reach out. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of your case and coordinates with medical professionals.
Our attorney builds a strategy designed to recover the full value of your claim. You will never be passed off to a paralegal for the decisions that count.
Pedestrian safety is a serious concern across Clark County. The county recorded 112 pedestrian fatalities in 2024, the deadliest year on record for those walking the streets of Nevada. Boulder City sees consistent foot traffic along Adams Boulevard, Nevada Way, and the Historic District, where tourists and residents share the road with vehicles on a daily basis.
If you or a loved one was struck by a vehicle in Boulder City, our firm is prepared to fight for the compensation you are owed. Drummond Law Firm has secured multi-million-dollar results for injury victims throughout Nevada, and we bring that same determination to every pedestrian case we take on.
Without an Attorney vs. With Drummond Law Firm
Insurance companies routinely minimize pedestrian accident claims when victims do not have legal representation. Pedestrians suffer some of the most severe injuries of any accident type because the human body has no protection against the force of a moving vehicle. Despite the severity of these injuries, insurers treat unrepresented victims as opportunities to settle quickly and cheaply.
| Without an Attorney | With Drummond Law Firm |
| Insurance adjusters pressure you into a quick, low settlement before you understand the full extent of your injuries | Our attorneys negotiate from a position of strength backed by trial experience |
| You must prove the driver was at fault and gather evidence on your own while recovering from serious injuries | Our team obtains police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness statements to build your claim from the ground up |
| The insurance company controls the pace and terms of your claim | Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain, has taken cases to trial and will not back down |
| Long-term costs for rehabilitation, mobility aids, and lost earning capacity often go unaccounted for | We work with medical specialists and life care planners to project the total cost of your recovery |
| You risk accepting far less than your case is worth | Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures the attorney fee will not exceed your net recovery |
You deserve a pedestrian accident law firm that fights for the full value of your claim, not one that allows the insurance company to dictate the outcome.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who’s already been tested under pressure.
Types of Cases We Handle in Boulder City
Drummond Law Firm handles pedestrian accident cases arising from driver negligence, traffic violations, and unsafe road conditions throughout Boulder City and the greater Clark County area. NHTSA reports that one pedestrian traffic fatality occurs every 84 minutes in the United States, and Nevada consistently ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Accidents happen at intersections, in parking lots, on residential streets, and along highways where drivers fail to share the road with people on foot.
When a government entity is responsible for a dangerous road condition, such as a missing crosswalk or broken traffic signal, that entity may share liability for the injuries that result.
Crosswalk and Intersection Accidents
Drivers in Nevada must yield the right of way to pedestrians at all marked and unmarked crosswalks under NRS 484B.283. Many pedestrian victims do not realize that unmarked crosswalks exist at every intersection in the state. This means a driver who strikes a pedestrian at any Boulder City intersection may have violated a legal duty to yield, regardless of whether the crosswalk was visible.
Failure-to-yield violations are one of the leading causes of fatal pedestrian crashes in Clark County. Distracted drivers who are looking at their phones, adjusting GPS systems, or otherwise diverted from the road account for a significant share of these collisions.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
A driver who strikes a pedestrian and leaves the scene commits a serious criminal offense under Nevada law. Hit-and-run accidents leave victims without an identified at-fault party, but recovery is still possible.
If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, that coverage can apply to your pedestrian injuries. This protection extends to you even though you were not in a vehicle at the time.
Your attorney can also work with law enforcement and traffic camera footage to identify the driver. Boulder City Police Department investigates hit-and-run collisions within city limits, and early reporting increases the chances of locating the responsible party before evidence disappears.
School Zone and Residential Pedestrian Accidents
Boulder City’s residential neighborhoods and school zones along Adams Boulevard see heavy foot traffic from students, parents, and families throughout the day. Drivers who speed through school zones, ignore posted speed limits, or fail to stop for crossing guards put the most vulnerable pedestrians at risk. Nevada law establishes pedestrian safety zones near schools with reduced speed limits and doubled fines for violations.
Children struck by vehicles in school zones often suffer catastrophic injuries. These cases may involve claims against the driver, the school district, or a government entity responsible for maintaining safe road conditions and crossing infrastructure in the area.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Pedestrian Accident Case
Nevada law assigns legal responsibilities to both drivers and pedestrians on public roadways. This shared framework means that fault in a pedestrian accident is rarely assigned entirely to one party. The way fault is divided directly affects how much compensation you can recover.
To hold a driver liable, you must prove four elements of negligence: duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. The driver had a legal obligation to watch for pedestrians and yield when required, failed to meet that standard, and that failure directly caused your injuries and resulting losses.
Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141. If a jury determines that your fault exceeds 50 percent, you are completely barred from recovering any damages.
Insurance companies frequently argue that the pedestrian was jaywalking, crossing against a signal, or wearing dark clothing at night to shift fault away from the driver. Your attorney must be prepared to counter these arguments with physical evidence, witness testimony, and traffic camera footage. The goal is to show that the driver, not the pedestrian, caused the collision through negligent conduct.
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Nevada?
Not always. Pedestrians have the right of way at all marked and unmarked crosswalks in Nevada, but they must yield to vehicles when crossing outside of a crosswalk. The distinction matters because it determines how fault is allocated, not whether you can file a claim at all.
Under NRS 484B.283, drivers must slow down or stop to yield whenever a pedestrian is crossing within a crosswalk on the driver’s half of the roadway. This applies at every intersection in the state, including those without painted lines. If a driver struck you at an intersection in Boulder City, that driver likely had a legal duty to yield even if no crosswalk markings were visible on the road.
Pedestrians who cross outside of a crosswalk must yield to vehicles under NRS 484B.287. Jaywalking does not automatically bar you from recovering compensation under Nevada’s comparative negligence rule. It shifts a percentage of fault to you, and your recovery is reduced by that percentage. Three-quarters of Nevada’s pedestrian fatalities occur between dusk and dawn, which means visibility is both a safety concern and a factor that insurers use to argue shared fault.
The critical question is not whether you were jaywalking. The critical question is whether the driver exercised reasonable care to avoid hitting you.
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What Should You Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Boulder City?
Seeking medical care, reporting the accident, and preserving evidence are the most important steps you can take after a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian accidents often leave victims disoriented and in shock, and the severity of your injuries may not be immediately apparent. You do not have to handle this alone.
Acting quickly protects both your health and your legal position. Evidence at the scene changes rapidly, witnesses leave, and the driver’s insurance company begins building its case the moment a claim is reported. Contact an attorney before providing any recorded statement to an insurer.
Medical Care and Injury Documentation
Call 911 or get to an emergency room immediately after any pedestrian accident, even if you believe your injuries are minor. Internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage do not always produce visible symptoms right away. A medical evaluation within hours of the accident creates a documented link between the collision and your injuries.
Follow every treatment recommendation your doctor provides. Gaps in treatment give the insurance company grounds to argue that your injuries were not serious or that something other than the accident caused them.
Reporting to Law Enforcement
Call the Boulder City Police Department to report the accident and request that officers respond to the scene. A police report documents the location, the driver’s information, any citations issued, and the officer’s observations about road conditions and driver behavior. This report becomes a foundational piece of evidence in your claim.
If the driver left the scene, report the hit-and-run immediately. The sooner law enforcement begins its investigation, the more likely officers are to locate the vehicle through traffic cameras, surveillance footage, or witness descriptions.
Preserving Evidence at the Scene
If you are physically able, photograph everything: your injuries, the vehicle that struck you, the road conditions, traffic signals, and any skid marks or debris. Capture the crosswalk or intersection where the accident occurred, including whether crosswalk markings were present or absent.
Collect the driver’s name, contact information, insurance details, and license plate number. Ask witnesses for their contact information as well. Do not discuss fault with the driver or the driver’s insurance company, as anything you say at the scene can be used against you later.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrian accident victims in Nevada can recover three categories of damages through a personal injury claim: economic, non-economic, and punitive. Economic damages cover your medical bills, emergency surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and any future treatment your recovery will require. Pedestrian injuries often demand extended care because the human body absorbs the full force of the collision without any barrier of protection.
Non-economic damages account for the pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life that follow a serious pedestrian accident. These injuries can leave you unable to walk without assistance, return to work, or participate in daily activities that were once routine. We understand how deeply that loss affects you and your family. Nevada places no cap on non-economic damages in most personal injury cases.
Punitive damages may apply when the driver’s conduct was especially reckless. Examples include driving under the influence, fleeing the scene, or texting behind the wheel at the time of the collision. These damages are designed to punish the defendant and discourage similar behavior.
How Long Do You Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit in Nevada?
Nevada’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Once the statute of limitations passes, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case regardless of how strong your evidence is. Two years may sound like enough time, but obtaining police reports, completing medical treatment, and building a solid claim takes longer than most people expect.
If the accident involved a government entity, such as a city responsible for a broken traffic signal or a missing crosswalk, you must follow a separate and shorter notice deadline. Claims against government entities in Nevada require written notice within the timeframe set by NRS Chapter 41, and missing that window can bar your case entirely.
The statute of limitations is tolled for minors. If a child was hit by a vehicle, the two-year clock does not begin until the child turns 18. Even with that extended deadline, evidence degrades with time, and reaching out to an attorney early gives your legal team the strongest foundation to build your case.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for pedestrian accident victims across Boulder City and the greater Clark County area. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, brings over 20 years of trial experience to every case his firm handles. Our attorneys have secured multi-million-dollar results for injury victims throughout Nevada, and that same level of preparation applies to every pedestrian case we take on.
Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures we will never take more than the client receives in a settlement. You will not pay a fee unless we win your case, so call the Captain today at (702) 366-9966 to schedule a free consultation.
