When RV Driver Involved in an Accident
Las Vegas, Nevada

RV crash in Las Vegas

If you have been injured or lost someone you love in an accident caused by an RV driver, call us to speak with an RV accident lawyer directly at 702-432-1000. We can help you get monetary compensation for your injuries and damages.

RV driver's license requirements

Some people may expect RV drivers to have a special Commercial Driver's license, but it is just not true. In Nevada, to drive a recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer of 26,000 lbs or more, you need a Non-Commercial Class A or B license, plus you need Endorsement J to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR.

What causes RV accidents

The leading cause of RV accidents on the road is improper weight distribution. When traveling uphill or downhill, the weight disbalance causes the RV to overturn or hit another vehicle or a pedestrian. Other causes of RV crashes include runaway trailers, poorly calculated turns, and RVs or RV trailer manufacturing defects.

RV drivers get distracted more often than regular cars because the RVs are also homes where family members cook, eat, drink, sleep, or watch TV.

Fatigue is another cause of RV accidents. Unlike large commercial vehicles, where laws regulate how many hours the driver can be on the road every day, RV drivers can travel as many hours as they want, day or night.

And finally, there is a problem with RV seat belts.

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RV seat belt laws

Regular car seat belt laws exist, but there are no RV seat belt laws. Most RVs have a lap belt only / lap-shoulder belts in the dinette and side seating areas, but these seat belts provide almost zero protection during a crash. The wooden seat structure and cabinets easily break due to a crash force, increasing passengers' risk of injury or death during the accident.

Negligence and RV insurance claims

In many ways, RV accident claims are similar to truck or car accident claims. The RV accident lawyer needs:

a) to prove that the negligence of another party caused the accident,

b) connect that negligence to the victim(s),

c) determine the number of damages, and

d) file a claim for monetary compensation for all medical bills, future medical bills, damaged property, lost wages, and pain/suffering.

If you lost someone you love in an RV accident, the legal system could not bring this person back. The only thing that the legal system can do for you is get you monetary compensation for everything you went through.

Who is liable?

There may be more than one defendant in an RV accident, including:

• The RV driver
• The RV owner
• The RV trailer owner
• The RV rental company
• The RV manufacturer(s)
• The RV parts manufacturer(s)
• The RV trailer manufacturer(s)
• The RV trailer parts manufacturer(s) or trailer
• The people who loaded the RV vehicle or RV trailer
• The people who maintained the RV vehicle or RV trailer

Nevada law allows you to file a lawsuit against some or all defendants responsible for the RV accident.

Also, if multiple victims were involved, all victims who filed a claim must be compensated for damages under Nevada law.

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Statute of limitations

In Nevada, the statute of limitations for all personal injury accidents, including RV accidents, is two (2) years from the crash date. You need to speak with an RV accident lawyer to find out how your legal rights can be protected before the period to file a claim does not run out.

An RV accident attorney can help

For us at Heshmati & Associates, injury cases are very personal. We always make sure you get the best possible outcome. Call us at 702-432-1000 to speak with the RV accident lawyer or visit our office in downtown Las Vegas.

The initial consultation is free.

The attorneys at Heshmati & Associates assist clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, and throughout the surrounding areas of Nevada.

All personal injury work at Heshmati & Associates does on a contingency fee basis. Meaning if the RV accident lawyer cannot settle your case or win at trial, you pay nothing.

Walk-ins are welcome!

Last updated on February 2, 2024.

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