Paradise, NV (July 17, 2020) – Authorities responded to the scene of an accident that took place at a local intersection in Paradise yesterday afternoon that caused injuries to those involved. 

The crash took place at the intersection of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Eastern Avenue at approximately 5:25 p.m. Injuries of an unknown magnitude were caused to individuals involved in the collision, though the identities of those individuals have yet to be disclosed. 

Las Vegas Metro Police department was present at the accident scene along with paramedics who assisted injured victims. Few details surrounding the collision have been released, but it is believed that two vehicles collided at the intersection for reasons still being investigated by local authorities. 

The intersection in the area the collision took place was closed down for a period of time following the incident. Police worked to gather as much information as possible in order to draw a conclusion on why the crash took place as EMTs assisted injured victims and fire crews cleared the roadway. 

No one involved in the collision has been identified at this time. 

No further details have been currently released. 

Nevada Traffic Accidents

According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nevada drivers are some of the worst, most accident-prone drivers in the United States. In Las Vegas alone, there are approximately 12,000 auto collisions that take place every single year. Of these collisions, thousands of people sustain injuries and hundreds lose their lives every year. Nevada drivers are statistically 21% more likely to become involved in an auto collision than drivers in any other state. It is estimated that drivers in Nevada will be involved in a Nevada traffic collision approximately once every eight years or so. 

Serious auto collisions have the potential to wreak havoc on yours and/or your loved ones’ lives in more ways than one. You could be suffering physically, emotionally, and mentally following a traumatic accident, not to mention financially.

In the event that you or a loved one have been 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 legal rights as an injured accident victim in order to receive full and fair financial compensation. Depending on the circumstances of your recent auto crash, you could qualify for financial compensation for any injuries and losses 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 protecting the 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 focus on their recovery.

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.

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