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A reckless driver makes a choice that puts everyone around them in danger, and the people they hit pay for it. If a reckless driver injured you, a Las Vegas reckless driving attorney at Gina Corena & Associates can hold them accountable and fight for what you’re owed.
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Reckless driving is more than a careless mistake. Nevada law, NRS 484B.653, defines it as driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. In plain terms, the driver knew the risk and did it anyway, like excessive speeding, running red lights, aggressive lane changes, and street racing.
While reckless driving is often charged as a misdemeanor, it can become a category B felony when it causes serious injuries or death. Penalties may be even harsher when the driver was traveling far above the speed limit.
For an injury claim, those facts matter. Evidence that a driver knowingly ignored obvious dangers can help prove liability and support your pursuit of full compensation.
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Reckless driving can cause a wide range of injuries, from broken bones and head trauma to back and neck injuries, internal damage, and soft tissue strain. Some are obvious right after a crash, especially fractures or visible injuries, while others stay hidden under the surface.
Injuries like whiplash, concussions, or herniated discs don’t always show their full intensity immediately. What feels like mild stiffness, a headache, or general soreness in the first few hours can gradually turn into something more painful and limiting over the next day or two.
Getting medical attention early matters, even if things feel manageable at first. It helps identify injuries that aren’t immediately visible and also creates a clear medical record, which can be important for treatment and any further claims or documentation.
Proving reckless driving starts with gathering the right evidence. We investigate the crash, review police reports, obtain available traffic or surveillance footage, and look for evidence showing the driver was speeding, racing, distracted, or otherwise acting dangerously.
We also speak with witnesses, review photographs from the scene, and work with accident reconstruction experts when needed. The goal is to build a clear picture of what happened and why.
Our team knows how insurance companies evaluate these cases and the arguments they use to avoid paying claims. By building a strong case from the start, we put our clients in the best position to pursue full compensation.
A reckless-driving claim can cover medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning ability, vehicle damage, and the pain and disruption caused by the crash.
In Nevada, under NRS 41.141, you can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share of responsibility. Most cases must also be filed within two years under NRS 11.190.
Because reckless driving shows clear disregard for safety, it can sometimes strengthen a claim. What you recover often depends on how clearly fault and losses are documented.
Insurance companies usually treat a reckless-driving claim like any other file, trying to settle it quickly and for less than it’s worth. An attorney changes the pace of that entirely by building evidence properly, calculating the real value of your losses, and taking over all communication so you’re not dealing with adjusters back and forth.
When needed, the case doesn’t stay in negotiations. It moves toward trial, and insurers tend to pay attention to firms that actually follow through. The pressure alone often shifts how they respond.
If your situation connects to a broader crash claim, you can also speak with our Las Vegas car accident lawyer team.
Before founding this firm, Gina Corena worked in insurance defense, representing insurers and creditors. That background gives her a clear view of how claims get evaluated on the other side, and that perspective now shapes how injured clients are represented across Las Vegas.
Clients work with a team that’s available 24/7 in English and Spanish, has recovered millions in compensation, and operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fee unless the case is won.
Call Gina Corena & Associates at (702) 680-1111 for a free, no-pressure case review.
Nevada records around 50,000 crashes each year, with roughly 150 occurring daily statewide, according to state crash data sources. Most of these incidents occur in Clark County, where Las Vegas has the highest traffic volume.
Las Vegas alone sees 20,000+ crashes annually, making up a major share of Nevada’s total collisions. State reports also show hundreds of traffic deaths each year, with Clark County accounting for the majority of fatal crashes.
Many of these accidents involve risky driving behaviors like speeding, distraction, and unsafe lane changes. These same patterns are often linked to reckless driving cases seen across Nevada roads.
It begins with a free consultation, where you share what happened and what you’re dealing with after the crash.
Then comes investigation, where evidence such as police reports, photos, and witness accounts is gathered to determine fault and build the case.
After that, treatment and documentation matter most, since medical records and expenses show the real impact of the accident.
A demand is then sent to the insurance company, followed by negotiation to reach a fair settlement. If the insurer doesn’t offer a reasonable amount, the case can move toward settlement discussions or trial.
The experience of our attorneys ranges from insurance and commercial law to personal injury and other areas which give our team an unmatched ability to reach a favorable outcome in your case. We handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness, as if we were representing ourselves.
Yes. Under NRS 484B.653, reckless driving means driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. It is usually a misdemeanor, but if it causes substantial injury or death it becomes a category B felony. A reckless-driving citation can also help prove fault in your injury claim.
They overlap, but they are separate offenses. Aggressive driving (NRS 484B.650) is a pattern of specific violations in a short stretch of road; reckless driving (NRS 484B.653) is broader, covering any willful or wanton disregard for safety. Either one can support your civil claim.
In most cases, two years from the date of the crash, under NRS 11.190. Starting early keeps the evidence fresh.
Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141), you can still recover as long as you are 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share of the blame.
Nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means no fee unless we win your case.The first consultation is always free.
Gina Corena is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and former insurance-defense lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for injured Nevadans.
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