Las Vegas, NV – Six Hurt in Wreck on S Rainbow Blvd near W Spring Valley Pkwy

Las Vegas, NV (April 5, 2024) – One man suffered critical injuries after a traffic accident that happened in Las Vegas. Five other people sustained injuries in the wreck that occurred just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3. The wreck occurred at the intersection of South Rainbow Boulevard near the West Spring Valley Parkway. Police report that two vehicles crashed, sending one of them into another waiting at a red light. A man, age 78, suffered critical injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Additionally, a man and a woman, both aged 77, suffered injuries and were taken to area hospitals. Three others suffered minor injuries. Police in Las Vegas continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.

Nevada Traffic Accidents

Nevada car accidents happen hundreds of times per day. Each year, over 70,000 traffic collisions occur throughout the Silver State. Tens of thousands of people end up with injuries due to these wrecks, and hundreds end up losing their lives every year. Regrettably, the majority of these crashes happen because of negligence among drivers. Driver negligence has become a serious problem in the United States, especially in the past ten years. More often than not, drivers in the United States are traveling while intoxicated, and, some of these drivers end up causing serious auto accidents.

Negligent drivers are at fault for over 94% of auto accidents in the United States each year. Some common types of negligent driving seen among American drivers today include: 

• intoxication
• Distraction
• Fatigue
• Speeding 

For example, speeding takes the lives of more than 11,000 people every year 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 loved one are hurt in a traffic accident, it is important to be able to determine how the collision occurred. Especially if you think it was caused by a negligent driver, 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.