Nevada Hit and Run Accident Attorney Las Vegas
Being injured in a hit and run accident in Las Vegas is a doubly traumatic experience — you suffer serious injuries while the at-fault driver flees, leaving you without an immediately identifiable source of compensation. Nevada law and your own insurance policy provide avenues for recovery even when the hit and run driver is never found. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas hit and run accident attorneys know exactly how to pursue your claim under these challenging circumstances.
Nevada Hit and Run Laws
Under NRS 484E.010, Nevada drivers involved in accidents causing injury or death must immediately stop, remain at the scene, provide their information, and render reasonable assistance to injured parties. Fleeing the scene is a criminal felony when injuries or death result. Despite these laws, hit and run accidents occur regularly on Las Vegas streets, particularly late at night and in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic near the Strip, Downtown, and major entertainment venues.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage for Hit and Run Victims
When the hit and run driver is not identified, your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage becomes the primary compensation source. Nevada law requires all auto insurance policies to include UM coverage unless the insured specifically waives it in writing. UM coverage compensates you for the same damages you could have recovered from the at-fault driver — medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Nevada also requires underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in many policies to protect against drivers who have insufficient insurance. Marathon Law Group reviews your complete insurance portfolio to maximize every available coverage layer.
Investigating Hit and Run Accidents in Las Vegas
Finding the hit and run driver significantly increases your compensation options. Our attorneys work immediately after your accident to gather traffic and business surveillance footage, canvass for eyewitnesses, check for automated license plate reader data, review accident reports for partial plate information, and coordinate with Metro Police on the investigation. When identified, the hit and run driver faces both criminal prosecution and civil liability for your injuries.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Hit and Run Accident Lawyers
If you were the victim of a hit and run in Las Vegas, do not assume you have no recourse because the driver fled. Marathon Law Group will identify every source of compensation available. Free case evaluation. No fee unless we recover for you.