Las Vegas, NV – Injury Accident on Jones Blvd near Washington Ave

Las Vegas, NV (August 27, 2024) – A major car accident was reported to police in Las Vegas on August 27. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident occurred at around 8:25 p.m. Reports from local sources show the accident happened on Jones Boulevard near Washington Avenue. What caused the wreck to happen is still under local law enforcement investigation. Police and EMS were seen rendering aid at the scene before transporting seriously wounded patients to local hospitals. The intersection was partially blocked while emergency responders worked in the area, causing substantial delays in traffic. Few details are currently available to report concerning the cause of the wreck. 

Police in Las Vegas continue to investigate the circumstances of the wreck. 

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

Nevada Car Wrecks

The state of Nevada sees hundreds of auto accidents per day. Yearly, there are more than 70,000 accidents that happen throughout the Silver State. Thousands of injuries are reported as the result of these accidents and hundreds of people lose their lives. Sadly, most of these wrecks are the result of negligent driving. Careless driving has become a serious problem throughout the country, particularly in the past ten years. Many drivers get behind the wheel while distracted, intoxicated, or while traveling at unsafe speeds. These are dangerous behaviors that risk the lives of everyone involved.  

Negligent driving is responsible for more than 94% of yearly auto accidents in the U.S. Some of the most common forms of negligent driving include:

• Intoxication
• Fatigue
• Distraction
• Speeding

For example, speeding alone claims over 11,000 lives yearly throughout the nation. Additionally, approximately 12,000 individuals die annually due to intoxicated driving. Fatigued driving is another major problem, causing more than 100,000 wrecks each year and causing roughly 1,500 fatalities. Driver distraction is also a significant factor, contributing to approximately 400,000 accidents and more than 3,000 fatalities per year.

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a traffic collision, it’s vital to understand how the wreck took place. If it was caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be compensated for the hardships you’ve endured.

At the Simon Law Firm, our Las Vegas car accident attorneys have decades of experience helping crash victims and their families. We’re committed to securing the financial compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more. Contact us at 702-364-1650 to learn how we can assist you during this challenging time. Our goal is to help you recover financially so you can focus on your physical and emotional healing.