Las Vegas, NV (August 4, 2020) – An auto crash caused injuries on a roadway in Las Vegas yesterday morning, August 3.
At approximately 8:54 a.m. on Monday morning, first responders including police and paramedics were called to assist at the scene of an accident that occurred on East Windmill Lane in the 535 block near East Vista Palmas Boulevard.
The reason the collision occurred remains under investigation by local police at this time.
Injuries were reported to have resulted from the accident, although how many people were hurt has not been released at the present time. No one involved in the crash has been identified.
The area of East Windmill Lane where the accident took place was closed while police investigated at the scene.
No further information is currently available at this time as a police investigation is underway.
Nevada Car Accidents
Nevada drivers are approximately 21% more likely to engage in a traffic accident during their driving career than drivers in any other state. They are also estimated to be involved in an automobile accident approximately once every 8 years. Due to these alarming statistics, Nevada drivers are ranked as some of the absolute worst drivers in the United States.
In the largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas, there are a reported 12,000 annual traffic accidents per year. Over 20% of these accidents are caused by negligent human behavior, specifically driver intoxication. Overall, Nevada sees more than 300 deaths per year due to fatal traffic collisions. Thousands more are injured due to these crashes that are often caused by negligence. Distracted driving, intoxication, and speeding are all leading causes of Nevada traffic accidents. Unfortunately, these are all preventable yet careless human behaviors.
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 car 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, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, and other types of 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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