Las Vegas, NV – Injuries Caused by Wreck on Cliff Shadows Pkwy near Novat St
Las Vegas, NV (August 22, 2024) – A traffic accident reported in the Lone Mountain West neighborhood of Las Vegas sent at least one person to an area medical center with injuries. Fire crews and police were notified of the wreck at approximately 11:50 p.m. on August 18.
Initial reports from police show that Cliff Shadows Parkway was closed near Novat Street due to a car wreck. Multiple lanes of the road were blocked due to the incident, resulting in significant delays throughout the area. EMS were called to the scene shortly after the wreck happened to aid the individuals involved. One or more victims needed emergency medical care and were taken to a local hospital. Currently, police continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full and fast recovery.
Nevada Traffic Accidents
Every year, an estimated 2.5 million people are sent to the emergency room with critical injuries due to auto accidents. Approximately 4.4 million people sustain serious injuries every year due to car crashes in the United States. Sadly, over 35,000 lose their lives in these yearly wrecks. These statistics demonstrate the serious impact auto accidents have on individuals and their loved ones, along with entire communities. Various contributing factors exist concerning these crashes, however; Driver behavior is the main issue. Bad weather, poor roadway, infrastructure, and inadequate car upkeep are also to blame.
Considerable efforts have been made in the past decade to reduce the frequency and severity of car crashes in the United States, including safety awareness campaigns and improved road conditions. However, it is impossible to force people to be mindful, alert, awake, and sober while driving. You would think that most drivers would like to protect themselves and those around them, but this is not always the case.
Negligent driving contributes to over 92% of reported car accidents yearly. For example, over 32% of the national accident fatality rate can be attributed to drunk driving. Intoxicated driving is one of the most dangerous types of driver negligence, and accidents caused by drunk drivers are often more severe than other types of crashes.
When you or a beloved member of your family has been hurt in a car crash caused by negligence, fortunately, you have legal options that can help you recover financially. A car crash lawyer in Las Vegas can help you get compensation to help pay for your medical care, costs, vehicle, repair, expenses, lost, earnings, and more. Both economic and non-economic damages are eligible for financial compensation.
Contact the Simon Law Firm as soon as possible to speak with a skilled lawyer concerning your claim. Our attorneys are constantly standing by and ready to take your call. We work on contingency, which means we only collect payment if you can receive financial compensation for your damages. You can reach our firm by dialing 702-364-1650.