Las Vegas, NV (July 20, 2020) – A multi-vehicle accident took place at the intersection of Cheyenne Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive at approximately 5:31 p.m. on July 20. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department along with emergency personnel responded to the scene of the crash to assist those with injuries. However, the number of people hurt in the crash, and their identities have not currently been released.

The reason the wreck took place remains under investigation by LVMPD. 

Very few details have been released regarding the details of the collision. The intersection was closed off for a period of time in order for a police investigation to be carried out. Fire crews also worked to clear the roadway of debris in order to restore normal traffic safely. 

The vehicles involved in the wreck sustained significant damages.

No further information has been divulged at this time regarding the circumstances of the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for a full recovery.

Traffic Wrecks in Nevada

Thousands of traffic accidents take place in Nevada every year. It is estimated that more than 14,000 motor vehicle collisions occur in the Silver State annually, causing over 17,500 injuries. Nevada drivers are approximately 21% more likely to be involved in a traffic collision than the drivers in any other state in the US. This could be partially due to Nevada’s high negligence rate among drivers. About 20% of all of the traffic accidents that take place in Nevada are caused by driver negligence.

In the event that you or a loved one have been involved and injured in a Nevada car accident, allow a Nevada personal injury lawyer to assist you in better understanding your legal rights as an injured accident victim. A skilled and effective attorney will also help you to exercise your existing legal rights as an injured accident victim in order to receive full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Depending on the circumstances of your recent auto crash, you could qualify for financial compensation for any incurred damages, losses, and injuries you may have endured as a result of your recent traffic collision. 

For the past four decades, the skilled and dedicated Nevada personal injury lawyers at Richard Harris Law Firm have been successfully fighting for, preserving, and protecting the existing legal rights of injured auto collision victims throughout Nevada. Our diligent work in and out of the courtroom ensures that you are financially, physically, and emotionally taken care of during the aftermath of your catastrophic car accident. 

We strive to provide our clients with the maximum compensation available for their own personal injuries so they can fully focus on their recovery. We are compassionate with our clients due to being acutely aware of the difficulties that come with being involved in a catastrophic car accident. Your recovery of full and fair financial compensation is our ultimate goal so that you may finally be able to put your mind at ease. Allow our skilled attorneys to help you through your accident aftermath. 

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. No one should ever have to pay for being injured by another person’s negligence. 

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Disclaimers: As highly regarded members of the Las Vegas community, the attorneys at the Richard Harris Law Firm are always working to improve the quality of life and provide overall safety information for all of the residents of Nevada.  We do this in an effort to create awareness about the dangers of driving and hope that our community members will make every effort to take the precautions needed to avoid these types of serious accidents. This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The information in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.