Hurt in a car crash in Summerlin? Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian works from the firm's only office, at 1980 Festival Plaza Dr, Suite 460, Las Vegas, NV 89135, in Downtown Summerlin. Crashes on Summerlin streets are usually handled by Las Vegas Metro. Your first steps are medical care, getting the event number, and taking photos.
The Sookiassian Firm is a Las Vegas personal injury and business law firm in Downtown Summerlin. Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian is licensed in Nevada and New York. We speak English, Armenian, Russian, and Farsi (Persian).
Ready to talk about your crash? Call (702) 518-8584 or request a free consultation to meet with attorney Jaklin Sookiassian in Downtown Summerlin.
A Car Accident Lawyer in Downtown Summerlin
Our office is on Festival Plaza Dr, in the Downtown Summerlin district. If you live in Summerlin South, The Ridges, or near the Red Rock end of Charleston Blvd, the office is on your side of the valley.
If driving is hard after a crash, you can meet with us by phone or video. Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian can also visit you at home or in the hospital. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, seven days a week.
Where Car Crashes Happen in Summerlin
215 Beltway interchanges
The 215 Beltway has west-side interchanges at Lake Mead Blvd, Summerlin Pkwy, Far Hills Ave, Charleston Blvd, Sahara Ave, and Town Center Dr. At each one, exiting cars slow down while entering cars try to reach freeway speed, often in the same short lane. Typical crashes include a driver cutting across lanes for an exit, a merge where neither driver yields, and rear-end impacts when an off-ramp queue spills back into the travel lanes.
Summerlin Parkway ramps
Summerlin Pkwy links the 215 with I-11/US-95. At its Rampart Blvd and Town Center Dr ramps, commute traffic can go from moving to nearly halted with little warning.
Large signalized intersections
Wide crossings on the west side include Charleston Blvd at Rampart Blvd, Charleston Blvd at Hualapai Way, and Desert Inn Rd at Hualapai Way. Where Summerlin Pkwy meets Rampart Blvd, traffic moves through ramps and signals rather than a single crossing. Left turns across oncoming traffic and red-light T-bone crashes are risks at crossings like these.
East-west links
Lake Mead Blvd and Desert Inn Rd connect Summerlin with neighborhoods to the east. Long, straight stretches invite speed, and shopping center driveways add sudden turns.
Downtown Summerlin garages and pickup areas
Around Downtown Summerlin, many collisions happen at walking pace. A car backs out of a garage space into a passing vehicle, two drivers aim for the same open spot, or a vehicle pauses in a travel lane at a pickup area. Low-speed crashes can still injure people. Your own photos and notes help show what happened.
W. Charleston Blvd toward Red Rock
West of the 215, W. Charleston Blvd becomes SR 159 and heads toward Red Rock Canyon. Visitors new to the road, cyclists on the shoulder and drivers slowing for the view all share the same lanes. The main concerns are sudden braking and unsafe passing.
After a Summerlin Crash: Getting the Police Report
Crashes on Summerlin streets are usually handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), while crashes on highways, including the 215 Beltway, may be handled by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).
LVMPD crash reports come from its Records and Fingerprint Bureau, and the FAQ below lists what you will need. If you hire us, we can request the report through LVMPD's Records and Fingerprint Bureau. If NHP took the report after a crash on the 215, NHP has its own request process.
Have your event number? Call (702) 518-8584 or request a free consultation, and bring it to a meeting with attorney Jaklin Sookiassian at our Festival Plaza Dr office.
Insurance After a Summerlin Car Crash
Nevada uses a fault-based system: the driver who caused the crash, and that driver's liability insurer, are usually where an injury claim starts.
Under NRS 687B.145(2), Nevada auto insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, and under NRS 690B.020, uninsured motorist coverage is included in a policy unless the policyholder rejects it in writing. If you have this coverage, your own policy may help cover losses the other driver's insurance does not.
Learn what your options may be if the other driver is underinsured.
The other driver's insurer may make an early, lowball offer before your doctors know how you will heal. Signing a release usually ends the claim, so know what you would give up first.
Injuries and Losses in a Car Accident Claim
A car crash claim can include medical care, lost income, vehicle repair or replacement, and pain and suffering. This page does not estimate what any case is worth. Read more about personal injury damages in Nevada and the factors behind what a car accident case may be worth in Nevada.
Nevada Rules That Can Affect a Summerlin Car Claim
Filing deadlines
In Nevada, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Our Nevada statute of limitations guide covers the deadline in more detail.
Personal injury lawsuits in Clark County are generally filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Smaller claims may be heard in justice court.
Sharing the fault
You can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as your share of fault is 50 percent or less. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For background, read about shared fault under NRS 41.141.
Government vehicles and roads
Some crashes involve a city or county vehicle, or a road problem such as a broken signal. Claims against government entities are subject to special procedural rules and notice requirements under Nevada law.
Evidence that fades
Photos, witness contacts and video are easiest to collect in the first days. Stores and garages around Downtown Summerlin may have cameras, and their footage can be recorded over. Many newer vehicles also store data such as speed and braking. Accident reconstruction can help show how a crash happened.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Summerlin
- Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Get checked at an emergency room, such as Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, or by your own doctor. Neck, back, and head pain can be delayed.
- Get the event number, and note whether LVMPD or NHP responded.
- Photograph the vehicles, the damage, the lanes, and the signals. In a Downtown Summerlin garage, capture the level and row signs and the closest store.
- Collect witness names and numbers. Ask nearby businesses right away whether a camera caught the crash.
- Tell your own insurer about the crash, and check your declarations page for UM/UIM coverage.
- Be careful about giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you understand your rights. Read should you talk to the insurance adjuster? first.
- Save medical records, bills, and receipts, and log the workdays you miss.
For a fuller walk-through, see our step-by-step guide for the days after a crash.
More Help for Summerlin Crash Victims
- For other local injury claims, visit our Summerlin personal injury lawyer page.
- For general Nevada car-claim law, read our Las Vegas car accident lawyer page.
- Were you riding a motorcycle when you were hit? Our Summerlin motorcycle accident lawyer page is written for riders.
- If a semi or delivery van caused the crash, turn to our Summerlin truck accident lawyer page.
- If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft, see our rideshare accident lawyer page.
- If an impaired driver hit you, see our drunk driving accident lawyer page.
- Outside Summerlin? Check the areas we serve.
Summerlin Car Accident FAQs
Is there a car accident lawyer with an office in Summerlin?
Yes. Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian handles car accident cases from the firm's only office, at 1980 Festival Plaza Dr, Suite 460, Las Vegas, NV 89135, in Downtown Summerlin.
How do I get my police report after a crash in Summerlin?
Request it from LVMPD's Records and Fingerprint Bureau with your event number, your name and date of birth, the crash date, time, and location, and the vehicle plate. Most traffic collision reports can be delivered by email through a secured link. If NHP handled a freeway crash, NHP has its own request process.
Who handles a crash on the 215 Beltway near Summerlin?
That depends on where the crash happened. Crashes on Summerlin streets are usually handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), while crashes on highways, including the 215 Beltway, may be handled by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).
The crash happened in a Downtown Summerlin parking garage. Do I still have a claim?
Possibly. Fault rules still apply in a garage, so the question is still who caused the collision. Write down the garage level, the nearest store and any cameras you see. Ask the property for video soon, since it can be recorded over. A lawyer can review whether anyone else is responsible.
What if the other driver only has minimum insurance?
Nevada requires vehicle owners to carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury, plus $20,000 for property damage (NRS 485.185). Under NRS 687B.145(2), Nevada auto insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, and under NRS 690B.020, uninsured motorist coverage is included in a policy unless the policyholder rejects it in writing. If you have this coverage, your own policy may help cover losses the other driver's insurance does not.
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Nevada?
In Nevada, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Claims against government entities are subject to special procedural rules and notice requirements under Nevada law.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as your share of fault is 50 percent or less. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
How much does a consultation cost?
Your consultation is free. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a percentage of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney's fee. You may still be responsible for case costs, and in some cases a client may be liable for the opposing party's fees and costs if the case is lost.
Can we meet somewhere other than your office?
Yes. You can meet with us by phone or video. Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian can also visit you at home or in the hospital if traveling to Downtown Summerlin is hard while you recover.
About Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian
Jaklin Sookiassian founded The Sookiassian Firm, Ltd. and leads it from the Downtown Summerlin office. She is licensed in Nevada and New York and trained at Fried Frank, an AmLaw 100 firm in New York. Attorney Jaklin Sookiassian speaks English and Armenian. We provide personalized attention to every client.
We speak English, Armenian, Russian, and Farsi (Persian). Read more about Jaklin.
Talk With a Car Accident Lawyer in Summerlin
Hurt in a Summerlin crash? Call (702) 518-8584 or request a free consultation.
No attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you. You may still be responsible for costs.
1980 Festival Plaza Dr, Suite 460, Las Vegas, NV 89135 (map) · Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · We speak English, Armenian, Russian, and Farsi (Persian).