If you are involved in a car accident caused by a motorist who was texting behind the wheel, you can seek compensation and justice from the liable party through a claim or lawsuit. Start by meeting with a texting while driving accident lawyer in Las Vegas, and they can explain your legal options.
H&P Law is a leading choice for those seeking legal representation following a texting while driving accident. Our legal team has more than 60 years of combined experience and handles auto accident cases involving texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving.
Our car accident lawyers in Las Vegas will investigate your auto collision, collect vehicle data, witness accounts, traffic surveillance footage, and other evidence, engage in settlement negotiations, and pursue your desired outcome. To learn more, schedule a free case consultation.
We Are a Courtroom-Proven and Client-Praised Nevada Personal Injury Law Firm
The H&P Law team values straightforward communication and committed support, which has helped us earn our reputation as a premier choice for legal representation in personal injury cases in Las Vegas and other Nevada communities. Some of the reasons why people choose our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers to help them with their claim or lawsuit include:
- Case results: H&P Law has secured more than $100 million in compensation for our clients.
- Super Lawyers rated: Multiple attorneys from H&P Law have been recognized on Super Lawyers lists.
- Nevada Business Legal Elite listing: Attorneys at H&P Law have been recognized by Nevada Business Magazine in its annual Legal Elite (now known as Top Rank Attorneys) list.
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers: Marjorie Hauf, co-founder and partner at H&P Law, has been a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 since 2012.
- Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Rating: Marjorie Hauf of H&P Law holds a Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating, which is the highest peer review rating standard available for legal ability and ethical standards.
Our texting while driving accident attorneys in Las Vegas are ready to assess your auto collision case, and we can help you decide if now is the time to move forward with a claim or lawsuit. Contact us today to get started.
Ways a Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas from H&P Law Can Help You with Your Case
Our texting while driving accident lawyers in Las Vegas want you to get medical attention for your injuries while we evaluate traffic camera footage or surveillance footage of your car crash, interview witnesses who saw the incident, and perform a thorough investigation. This can help us identify any responsible parties and gather evidence to use in your argument.
We will fight for compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and other losses from your auto accident. Your attorney can negotiate the terms of a settlement with a liable party’s insurance company.
If insurance settlement negotiations don’t result in a settlement, we can present your case to a judge or jury. Your attorney can present evidence that the other driver was texting while driving in violation of Nevada law and establish negligence. We can also respond to arguments raised by the defendant and explain the basis for your claimed damages.
How Much Time Do You Have to File a Texting While Driving Accident Lawsuit in Las Vegas?
Based on Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) § 11.190(4)(e), the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for injuries you suffer in a texting while driving accident in Las Vegas is generally two years. Exceptions can apply in certain situations, such as accidents in which a victim’s injuries aren’t immediately apparent or involve government entities.
If you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a family member lost in a fatal texting while driving accident, you typically have two years from the date of death to sue.
A Las Vegas texting while driving accident lawyer from H&P Law can explain the statute of limitations that applies to your case. We want to help you pursue economic and non-economic damages covering your tangible and intangible accident losses.
Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas FAQs
Speak with the Las Vegas texting while driving accident lawyers at H&P Law, and we can help you make informed legal decisions as your insurance claim or lawsuit moves forward. Our attorneys provide answers to many questions our clients have about texting while driving accident cases, including the ones listed below.
Where Do Texting While Driving Accidents Happen in Las Vegas?
Texting while driving and distracted driving accidents in Las Vegas can happen anywhere, but we see them frequently on high-traffic corridors, tourist-heavy stretches, and congested intersections, including the Las Vegas Strip, Sahara Avenue, Interstate 15 (I-15), Tropicana Avenue, and Flamingo Road.
Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Nevada?
Under NRS § 484B.165, Nevada generally prohibits drivers from manually typing or entering text on a handheld wireless communications device, as well as certain other uses of handheld devices while operating a motor vehicle on a highway.
In Nevada, drivers can use a voice-activated or Bluetooth hands-free accessory to initiate, activate, or deactivate a smartphone feature. Exceptions also apply during emergency situations when contacting authorities to report a crime, a medical emergency, or a road safety hazard.
How Can Attorneys Prove That Another Driver Was Texting While Driving?
In some cases, attorneys will subpoena a driver’s mobile phone records, analyze timestamps of messages and social media accounts, collect police reports and witness statements, and check traffic or dash cam footage to retrieve evidence that shows another driver was texting while driving.
Our Las Vegas Texting While Driving Accident Attorneys Are Dedicated to Our Clients
With a Las Vegas texting while driving accident attorney from H&P Law on your side, you can get the help you need to pursue compensation for your medical treatment costs and other losses from your auto collision.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that each client deserves a bespoke legal strategy and our full attention. Throughout your motor vehicle accident case, our personal injury attorneys will prioritize your legal matters. Plus, any time you have legal concerns, we’ll address them.
Trust our attorneys to assist you with your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit while you recover from your texting while driving crash and injuries. For more information, request a free case consultation.
