Las Vegas, NV (August 14, 2020) – A motorcycle accident caused injuries yesterday morning on a roadway in Las Vegas.
According to local law enforcement officials, the crash involved a motorcycle, a tractor-trailer, and several other vehicles. It took place in the early morning hours of August 13 at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Tropicana Avenue for reasons still being investigated by local police.
Interstate 15 only had one travel lane open while police, paramedics, and fire crews worked at the scene of the crash in order to assess damages, assist injured victims, and determine the cause and liability of the collision.
No further details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances of the crash. No one involved has been identified at this time, and how many people were hurt in the wreck has not been determined.
An ongoing investigation into the details of the collision is currently underway.
Nevada Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable travelers on Nevada roadways. On average, there are approximately 40 motorcyclist deaths that take place each year due to motorcycle crashes in Nevada. Nevada drivers are ranked as some of the most dangerous, accident-prone drivers in the United States. This could be partially due to the high negligence rate among their drivers involved in accidents. More than half of Nevada traffic accidents are caused by driver negligence. 42% of the traffic accidents that take place in Las Vegas, the largest city in Nevada, involve intoxication of some kind. If you are a driver in the state of Nevada, it is estimated that you will be involved in a traffic collision approximately once every eight years. You are about 21% more likely to be involved and injured in a car crash than the drivers in any other state.
In the event that you or a loved one have been injured in a Nevada traffic accident caused by the recklessness or negligence of another person, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced and skilled motorcycle accident attorney in Nevada. The reputable car accident attorneys at Richard Harris Law Firm have been successfully preserving the rights of those injured in negligently caused car accidents for the past four decades. We strive to provide our clients with the maximum compensation available for their own personal injuries and losses. Recoverable losses in a car accident case with injuries include medical bills, pain and suffering, mental health treatment bills, prescription costs, funeral costs, and more.
If you or a loved one were injured by another person’s negligence while on the road, you could be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and incurred damages. Call the Richard Harris Law Firm at (702)-444-4444 in order to speak with a skilled personal injury lawyer in Nevada regarding your eligibility for compensation. We hold a firm belief that no one should ever have to pay for being injured by another person’s carelessness and work diligently to uphold it.
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