Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Lawyer

You can sue negligent drivers who violated traffic laws, distracted drivers texting on Flamingo Road, or drunk drivers near Downtown Las Vegas. Rideshare drivers who opened doors for cyclists on Las Vegas Boulevard face liability. Drivers who violate NRS 484B.270’s 3-foot passing rule near Red Rock Canyon can be held responsible. Government entities responsible for dangerous road conditions on the I-215 Beltway may be sued, though sovereign immunity limits apply.

All Nevada drivers owe cyclists a duty to operate safely. When drivers violate traffic laws or fail to exercise reasonable care at Tropicana and Maryland Parkway, that breach creates liability. The driver’s negligent actions must directly cause your accident and injuries, such as medical bills from UMC or Sunrise Hospital. Under NRS 41.141 comparative negligence, you can sue even if partially at fault—if you’re 20% at fault, you recover 80% of damages.

Personal injury claims cover medical expenses, rehabilitation at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, lost income, and pain and suffering. Property damage claims address bicycle repair costs, with high-end bikes valued at $2,000 to $10,000 or more. Wrongful death claims apply when fatal accidents occur on US-95 or in Centennial Hills intersections, allowing surviving family members to sue under NRS 12.080.

Nevada’s statute of limitations under NRS 41.035 gives you 2 years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline means permanently losing your right to compensation. Insurance claim deadlines may be shorter, often 30 days to notify your insurer. Evidence disappears quickly on busy Las Vegas streets, witnesses forget details, and surveillance footage from businesses along Spring Valley gets deleted.

Minor injuries settle for $5,000 to $25,000. Moderate injuries range from $25,000 to $100,000. Serious injuries settle for $100,000 to $300,000. Severe injuries command $300,000 to $1,000,000+. Catastrophic disabilities reach $1,000,000 to $5,000,000+. Wrongful death cases settle for $500,000 to $3,000,000+.

Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe brain damage, causing cognitive impairment and personality changes. Skull fractures require emergency neurosurgery at UMC’s trauma center. Even with helmets, severe impacts on Las Vegas Boulevard or US-95 can cause TBI with long-term effects.

Spinal cord damage causes paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. Fractured vertebrae and herniated discs result from impact forces on the I-215 Beltway or Rainbow Boulevard. You may face chronic pain, reduced mobility, and an inability to return to physical jobs typical in Las Vegas, like construction or hospitality work.

Clavicle fractures are most common when thrown over handlebars. Wrist, arm, hip, leg, ankle, and pelvic fractures occur when vehicles strike cyclists on Eastern Avenue or Decatur Boulevard. Simple fractures heal in 6 to 12 weeks. Complex fractures requiring surgery take 6 to 12 months or more at Desert Springs or Valley Hospital.

Road rash creates skin abrasions from sliding on pavement after crashes on Las Vegas streets. Severity ranges from superficial to deep tissue damage. Infection risk runs high in Las Vegas heat. Severe road rash on your face, arms, or legs causes permanent scarring and disfigurement.

Internal bleeding from blunt force trauma on Tropicana or Sahara requires emergency surgery at UMC. Organ damage to your liver, spleen, or kidneys, and collapsed lungs are medical emergencies. You may feel okay after a crash on Boulder Highway, but have life-threatening internal bleeding requiring immediate CT scans.

PTSD creates anxiety about cycling or being near traffic on Las Vegas roads. Depression results from permanent disabilities and lost independence. These are compensable damages even though not physical injuries. Psychological trauma has real value and requires counseling, therapy, or medication.

Wrongful death occurs when bicycle accidents on dangerous Las Vegas corridors prove fatal from severe head trauma or internal bleeding. Surviving spouses, children, and parents can file wrongful death claims under NRS 12.080 for funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and suffering.