Attorney’s Choice – The Bulldog Other Attorneys Hire
Attorney’s Choice – The Bulldog Other Attorneys Hire
If you or a family member was struck while walking in Henderson, pedestrian accident attorney Kim Welch is ready to help. A person on foot has no protection from a vehicle, so even a low-speed impact can mean fractures, internal injuries, a traumatic brain injury, or a fatality. A claim can cover ambulance and hospital bills, surgery and rehabilitation, ongoing care, lost wages and lost earning capacity, and the pain, disfigurement, and lasting limits the crash leaves behind. Kim Welch handles these cases with the urgency they deserve, because the medical bills start arriving long before the insurance company decides to be reasonable.
Nevada law is clear that drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk under NRS 484B.283, and must exercise due care to avoid anyone on the roadway. In practice, adjusters still open these files by asking what the pedestrian did wrong — whether they were outside the crosswalk, on a phone, or wearing dark clothing. Kim Welch Law answers that with evidence: the vehicle’s speed and point of impact, sight lines and lighting, signal timing, nearby business and traffic camera footage, and witness accounts gathered before memories fade.
Southern Nevada is one of the most dangerous places in the country to be on foot, and Henderson has the road design to prove it. Wide high-speed arterials like Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Eastern Avenue have long gaps between signalized crossings, poor lighting in stretches, and drivers turning right on red without ever looking left for a person in the crosswalk. Add casino and resort traffic, delivery drivers on tight schedules, and glare at dawn and dusk, and the risk is constant. Under NRS 11.190 you generally have two years from the injury to bring a claim, and camera footage that could prove your case is often overwritten within days.
Kim Welch investigates fast: preserving video before it is erased, documenting the scene and the crossing conditions, obtaining the police report and any citations, and building the full medical picture including the treatment still ahead. She handles the adjusters and the medical liens so you can concentrate on recovery, and she pursues every layer of coverage, including your own uninsured motorist benefits if the driver fled or had no policy. Nevada’s comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141 reduces an award by the injured person’s share of fault, so it matters that someone challenges the insurer’s version of events rather than accepting it.
Accept medical transport and get evaluated even if you think you are fine. If you are able, photograph the scene, the vehicle and its plate, and the crossing itself, and get witness names. Ask for the police report number, and speak with a lawyer before giving the driver’s insurer a recorded statement.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks under NRS 484B.283 and must use due care to avoid anyone on the road. Pedestrians also have duties, such as not stepping suddenly into traffic, but a driver’s obligation to pay attention does not disappear.
You may still have a claim. Being outside a crosswalk can reduce your recovery under Nevada’s comparative negligence rule, but it does not excuse a driver who was speeding, distracted, or failed to keep a lookout.
Report it immediately and get the police involved. Hit-and-run claims are often paid through your own uninsured motorist coverage, and nearby video is frequently what identifies the vehicle — which is why moving quickly matters.
Usually your health insurance, MedPay coverage, or providers treating on a lien, with reimbursement handled out of the settlement. Kim Welch works to keep those liens from consuming your recovery.
Generally two years from the date of injury under NRS 11.190. Claims involving a city, county, or state entity can carry shorter notice requirements, so do not wait to get advice.
After being involved in my first car accident, I didn’t know where to begin the legal process until I came across Kim and her team. They were truly amazing. Not only are they very professional, but also they care for their clients.
I could not be more thankful for Kim and her team! She is hands down the best representation to have for your car accident / injury case. Kim doesn’t back down and she doesn’t settle for anything less than you deserve.
Kim and her staff explained everything that needed to happen to file a claim, kept me informed, handled paying the bills (which were significant) and most importantly understood and advocated for us.
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Henderson, NV 89074
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