Las Vegas, NV – Charleston Blvd Scene of Injury Wreck near Desert Foothills Dr

Las Vegas, NV (July 15, 2024) – At around 12:50 p.m., on July 14, emergency responders in Las Vegas were sent to the scene of an accident on Charleston Boulevard. Two vehicles crashed near Desert Foothills Drive under circumstances that remain unknown at this time. Emergency responders were seen helping those involved and transporting them to the hospital as needed. The names of the involved parties have not been reported at this time. Two left lanes were blocked while emergency crews were present. Police in Las Vegas are still investigating the circumstances of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.

Nevada Car Crashes

The state of Nevada sees tens of thousands of auto accidents every year. In 2022, there were approximately 53,000 reported auto collisions in the state. Approximately 19,000 people sustained injuries in these wrecks and over 300 lost their lives. Sadly, the majority of these crashes are caused by driver negligence. According to the NHTSA, approximately 30% of all auto collisions reported in Nevada are caused by impaired drivers. In 2022, alcohol-related accidents caused over 100 fatalities. Additionally, speeding is a large contributor to auto accidents in the Silver State, causing about ¼ of reported wrecks. 

Most of these wrecks occur in urban areas throughout Nevada, specifically Las Vegas and Reno. On average, approximately 50,000 car crashes happen across the city of Las Vegas every single year. Sadly, tens of thousands of people sustain injuries in these wrecks and hundreds end up losing their lives. If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a car crash, it is important to determine how it happened. Especially if you think a negligent driver caused your accident, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Economic compensation can help pay for all the damages you may face during this difficult time in your life. 

Working with a car crash attorney in Las Vegas can help you get the money you need to pay for things like medical bills, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more. Even intangible damages like pain, suffering, emotional turmoil, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with a lawyer. Personal injury lawyers work hard to help crash victims and their loved ones get the financial compensation they need and deserve to make swift recoveries. Call the Simon Law Firm at 702-364-1650 to learn more about how we can help you through this difficult time.