North Las Vegas Left Turn Accident Lawyer

Injured by a driver making a left turn in North Las Vegas, NV? Contact the top North Las Vegas left turn accident lawyer to seek justice.

Left turn collisions often happen in a split second. A driver turns across oncoming traffic without waiting for a safe gap, and the person going straight takes the full force of a side impact. These crashes can cause broken bones, head injuries, and spinal damage. In North Las Vegas, they are common at busy intersections along Craig Road, Lake Mead Boulevard, and Rancho Drive. Victims are left facing medical bills, missed paychecks, and insurance companies that start building their version of events before you ever speak to a lawyer.

At Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas, our personal injury attorneys know how insurers fight these claims. Nevada law requires a driver turning left to yield to oncoming traffic, but adjusters still try to shift blame onto you to shrink your payout. Attorney Ramzy Ladah trained inside one of Nevada’s largest insurance defense firms before switching sides, and he is certified as a personal injury specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. Our firm has recovered over $400 million for injury victims, and we prepare every case for trial from day one so the insurance company knows we are ready to fight for full compensation.

Get free consultation and discover how our left turn accident attorneys in North Las Vegas can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.

Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Left Turn Crash?

Multiple parties may owe you compensation after a left-turn collision in North Las Vegas, identifying all of them early can significantly change what you recover.

• At-fault driver’s insurance: Nevada requires a minimum of $25,000 per person in bodily injury coverage, which is often insufficient in serious injury cases.
• Your UM/UIM policy: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage fills the gap when the other driver’s policy runs out or doesn’t exist, it’s insurance you’ve already paid for.
• Third-party defendants: A city-maintained traffic signal that failed, an employer whose driver caused the crash on company time, or a bar that over-served a drunk driver can each carry additional liability.

Is the Left-Turning Driver Always at Fault?

Nevada law creates a presumption against the left-turning driver, but that presumption is not automatic, and insurance companies know every exception.

The other driver’s insurer may argue you share fault if the oncoming vehicle ran a red light, was traveling well above the posted speed limit, or entered the intersection during a protected signal phase. We anticipate those arguments from day one and move quickly to gather the evidence that counters them before it disappears.

In one case we handled, a driver turning left from a side street onto a main road struck our client, who had the right of way traveling on the main road. The at-fault driver then claimed our client must have changed lanes into his path, trying to shift the blame despite having no right of way to enter the street in the first place. We proved through accident reconstruction that our client never changed lanes, since the point of impact and the final resting positions of both vehicles did not support the other driver’s version of events. That evidence made clear our client would have had the right of way regardless of which lane he was in.

What Nevada Law Requires for Left Turns

Two Nevada statutes govern left-turn behavior, and violating either one is evidence of fault.

• NRS 484B.253: A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic close enough to pose an immediate hazard, the legal foundation for fault in most left-turn cases.
• NRS 484B.413: A driver must signal a turn continuously for at least 100 feet before turning. A missing turn signal is an independent act of negligence.

When a driver violates either statute and causes a crash, Nevada courts treat it as negligence per se, the violation itself is proof of fault, without requiring additional expert testimony.

One pattern we consistently see in left-turn claims out of North Las Vegas is an insurer citing the general presumption against the turning driver as if it settles the case, without ever checking whether the oncoming driver ran the light. What we see across these claims is that signal timing data, pulled before the intersection’s system cycles it out, is what actually decides who held the right-of-way.

What Damages Can You Recover After a Left Turn Accident?

Your settlement or verdict should account for every loss the crash caused. Nevada allows you to pursue both economic and non-economic damages.

We build every case around both categories, including the treatment costs and income disruption you’ll face years from now.

Does Partial Fault Reduce What You Can Recover?

Yes. Nevada uses a modified comparative negligence rule, which reduces your recovery in direct proportion to your share of fault. If you are found 25% at fault, your award is reduced by 25%, and at 51% or more, you recover nothing.

Insurance adjusters use this rule deliberately. Assigning even a small percentage of blame to you is a reliable way to reduce their payout. We fight those assignments with hard evidence, camera footage, crash reconstruction, and expert analysis, rather than letting insurers rewrite what happened.

Don’t let the insurer shift blame onto you, call (702) 252-0055 for a free case review.

“What insurance companies like to do is find a way, even if they’re at fault, to assign what’s called comparative fault, in order to pay less.” – Attorney Adrian Karimi

What Evidence Proves a Left Turn Accident Claim?

The most important evidence in a left-turn case has a very short window, so we send legal preservation letters the same day we take your case. Important evidence, including intersection camera footage and vehicle event data (black box), can be lost if not preserved promptly, so we act quickly to secure it.

Evidence we pursue in every North Las Vegas left-turn case:

• NLVPD or Nevada Highway Patrol crash report and officer notes
• Red-light and traffic camera footage from Craig Road, Cheyenne Avenue, Losee Road, and Ann Road
• Business surveillance video from nearby storefronts and gas stations
• Vehicle event data recorder (“black box”) downloads
• Eyewitness statements secured before details fade
• Accident reconstruction expert analysis

A tactic we see repeatedly from adjusters in North Las Vegas left-turn crashes is treating a missing turn signal as a minor detail rather than an independent act of negligence in its own right. What we see across these claims is that dashcam or intersection footage showing no signal is often the single fact that shifts an insurer from disputing liability to negotiating value.

What to Do After a Left Turn Accident in North Las Vegas

Call 911 and Get Same-Day Medical Care

Get law enforcement to the scene and see a physician the same day, even if you think your injuries are minor. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal damage, and internal bleeding often produce no clear symptoms in the hours immediately following impact.

Photograph the Scene Before Anything Moves

Capture both vehicles, license plates, skid marks, signal positions, and road debris before anything is moved, adjusters review this documentation early, and it shapes their initial fault assessment.

Decline a Recorded Statement to the At-Fault Driver’s Insurer

The other driver’s insurance company may call within hours asking for your account of the crash. You have no legal obligation to provide a recorded statement, and doing so without an attorney can seriously limit your recovery.

Call Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas

We take over the investigation immediately, coordinate your medical care, and handle every communication with the insurance companies so you can focus entirely on getting better.

Where Left Turn Crashes Happen Most in North Las Vegas

Left-turn accidents cluster at high-traffic intersections in North Las Vegas where speed and complex signal patterns create conditions for serious collisions. Common crash locations include:

• Craig Road and Losee Road
• Cheyenne Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard
• Ann Road and Decatur Boulevard
• Lake Mead Boulevard and Civic Center Drive
• I-15 and US-95 interchange ramps

What Injuries Do Left Turn Crashes Cause?

Left-turn accidents produce T-bone and near-head-on impacts, among the most physically devastating collision types in any accident category. We represent clients who’ve sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal organ injuries, severe whiplash, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These injuries don’t resolve in weeks, the compensation we pursue has to account for years of ongoing treatment.

“Ramzy was truly concerned from the first day that he saw our son. We felt he was going to be good for our son, the accident and the case. He always gave us good attention. He was always on top of anything we needed. He always gave us a hand and he never told us no. He always cared.” – Client, Las Vegas

How Long Do You Have to File After a Left Turn Crash in Nevada?

Nevada law gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of the accident, per NRS 11.190, and three years for property damage claims. Miss either one and your right to compensation is permanently gone, regardless of how strong your case may be.

If a government entity bears any responsibility through a defective traffic signal, a separate formal notice of claim is required under NRS 41.036, but that notice deadline is the same two years, not shorter. Contact us immediately so we can identify every applicable deadline before one expires.

Why Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Las Vegas Wins Left Turn Cases

Insurance companies pay full value when they know we are willing to take the case to a jury. Named Litigator of the Year in 2024, certified as a Personal Injury Specialist by the Nevada State Bar, and holding a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, Ramzy Ladah represents Nevada clients in high-value personal injury cases. Other Nevada personal injury attorneys regularly refer their most complex cases to our team because they understand what our involvement signals to the other side.

• $400M+ recovered for Nevada injury victims across car, truck, and catastrophic injury cases
• Insider knowledge: Ramzy Ladah started his career at the defense firms we now face in court
• A trial record that moves insurers: a $15 million reckless-driving jury verdict and a $70.6 million wrongful death judgment
• North Las Vegas office: local team, direct attorney cell access, and 24/7 availability throughout your case
• No fee unless we win: you pay nothing until we recover compensation for you

Call (702) 252-0055 or visit our North Las Vegas office for a free, 24/7 consultation.

“I was rear-ended when I was pregnant and had to have multiple surgeries. I’m beyond grateful for everybody and I would definitely recommend Ramzy Ladah and his law firm to anyone who’s looking for a great lawyer.” – J.L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Left-Turning Driver Always at Fault Under Nevada Law?

Not always. The legal presumption runs against the turning driver, but fault shifts when the oncoming driver ran a red light, was speeding, or entered the intersection illegally.

What if I Had a Green Arrow When the Crash Happened?

A protected green arrow grants you an explicit right-of-way, an oncoming driver who entered on red has violated traffic law, and camera footage and signal timing records can prove it.

Can I Still Recover Compensation if I Was Cited for Failure to Yield?

Yes. A police citation is a law enforcement opinion, not a civil verdict, and we routinely challenge initial fault determinations using independent crash reconstruction evidence.

How Quickly Does Intersection Camera Footage Need to Be Requested?

Immediately, most municipal and private cameras overwrite footage within 30 to 72 hours, which is why we issue legal preservation letters the same day we are retained.

Will a UM/UIM Claim Increase My Insurance Rates?

No. Nevada law prohibits raising premiums because you filed a not-at-fault Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claim.

Can I See a Doctor if I Don’t Have Health Insurance?

Yes. We connect clients with qualified providers who treat injury cases on a medical lien, meaning they collect payment from your settlement, not from you upfront.

How Long Does a Left Turn Accident Case Take in Clark County?

Clear-liability cases with moderate injuries can settle within a few months, while disputed fault or catastrophic injury cases may take a year or more, particularly if we file suit in the Eighth Judicial District Court.