Paradise, NV (August 7, 2020) – Late yesterday morning, an injury crash occurred at an intersection in Paradise that required an emergency response from police, paramedics, and fire crews.
The wreck took place at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Desert Inn Road at approximately 11:51 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, August 6. It is believed that two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection.
The reason the collision took place remains under local law enforcement investigation at the present time.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated that there were confirmed injuries that resulted from the collision. However, the number of people hurt in the crash has not currently been disclosed. The severity and scope of any injuries suffered also has not been made public at this time.
No one involved in the wreck has been identified at this time as police continue their investigation into the details of the wreck.
No other details have been made public at the present time.
A police investigation is currently underway.
Nevada Traffic Collisions
Nevada is home to some of the worst drivers in the nation, according to a recent traffic study comparing Nevada’s accident rates to other states. In Las Vegas, the largest city in Nevada, over 12,000 traffic accidents take place every year. Of those Nevada car accidents, thousands of people sustain injuries and hundreds lose their lives. Overall, Nevada sees approximately 15,000 car accidents take place every single year, injuring thousands of people and taking the lives of hundreds more. Car accidents are the leading cause of preventable death in the nation, and approximately 94% of accidents in the United States are caused by some form of driver negligence.
If you or a loved one have been involved and injured in a serious traffic accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it is in your best interest to contact a personal injury attorney in Nevada. A personal injury lawyer will be able to protect your legal rights as an injured accident victim. Depending on the circumstances of your collision, they will also assist you in collecting full and fair compensation for any injuries and losses you or a loved one may have endured.
The Las Vegas car accident lawyers at Richard Harris Law Firm have four decades of experience in successfully fighting for the rights of injured traffic accident victims and their families. In the event that you seek our legal counsel, we will do our best to provide you with effective and aggressive legal representation and sought-after results in court. Call our law firm today at (702)-444-4444 in order to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in Las Vegas regarding your own personal injury case and to inquire about your qualification for compensation.
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