Las Vegas, NV – Injuries Caused by Collision on S Pecos Rd near Hacienda Ave

Las Vegas, NV - Injuries Caused by Collision on S Pecos Rd near Hacienda Ave

Las Vegas, NV (August 20, 2024) – A serious car accident was reported in Las Vegas on the evening of August 20. At approximately 8:05 p.m., emergency responders in Las Vegas were dispatched to the wreck scene on South Pecos Road. Reports from officials show the incident occurred on South Pecos Road near Hacienda Avenue. EMTs were seen rendering aid at the crash site shortly after the incident occurred, and those with serious injuries were taken to the hospital to receive emergency medical treatment. At this time, police in Las Vegas continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with those with injuries. 

Nevada Auto Collisions

Las Vegas, NV - Injuries Caused by Collision on S Pecos Rd near Hacienda AveHundreds of Nevada car accidents happen per day. Every year, more than 70,000 car wrecks take place across the Silver State. Tens of thousands of people suffer injuries in these crashes, and hundreds of lives are lost yearly. Regrettably, most of these incidents occur due to the negligent actions of drivers. Careless driving has become a serious problem in the United States, especially in the last decade. Often, drivers in the United States are traveling while intoxicated, and, some of these drivers end up causing severe traffic collisions.

Driver negligence causes more than 94% of car crashes in the United States yearly. Some common types of negligent driving seen among American drivers today include: 

  • Intoxication
  • Fatigue
  • Distraction
  • Speeding
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For example, speeding takes more than 11,000 people’s lives annually throughout the country. Additionally, 12,000 people lose their lives each year due to drivers who are intoxicated while operating their vehicles. Fatigued driving causes more than 100,000 accidents each year and ends the lives of approximately 1,500 individuals annually, and driver distraction is behind approximately 400,000 collisions annually and more than 3,000 deaths. 

When you or a beloved member of your family are hurt in a traffic accident, it is important to be able to determine how the collision occurred. Especially if you think a negligent driver caused it, you deserve to be able to be compensated for the damages you have endured. 

At the Simon Law Firm, our Las Vegas car crash lawyers have been working to help crash victims and their loved ones for decades. We will help you and your family get the financial compensation you need to cover medical care costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more. Contact our law firm at 702-364-1650 to learn more about how we can help you at this time. We will make sure you can recover financially so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. 

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