Last month news agencies reported that a vehicle and a truck crashed into one another while driving on Highway 95 near Casino Center Boulevard. The crash, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), sent one person to the hospital for further treatment of injuries suffered. The accident happened around 6:30 am when one car was behind a semi-truck with a trailer attached, both driving at high rates of speed, when the car behind struck the back of the truck when steering to the left at the same speed. The car flipped and the driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene of the accident.
Las Vegas Crash Injuries
When two or more cars collide, the drivers and passengers in all vehicles can suffer mild to serious injuries. Depending on the severity of the crash, some occupations may be killed. This is particularly possible of vehicles are involved in a head-on collision. The severity of the injuries and the increased risk of death depend on the type of accident is due to the weight, speed, and size of the cars involved in the crash. The most common and severe inuries caused by accidents in Nevada include the following:
- Spinal cord damage;
- Soft tissue injuries;
- Facial bruising and/or scarring; and
- Broken, fractured, and/or shattered bones.
Serious accidents can cause injuries that are so severe that the victim has long-term or even permanent harm.
Crash Statistics in Nevada
When people get behind the wheel to travel for work or fun, they do not plan to get into a car accident. This is no different for those who are traveling in and about Las Vegas and the greater Nevada area. Las Vegas sits in Clark County, where more than 2.2 million people are located and more than 1.6 vehicles are registered. It seems to not be a matter of “if” a car accident will occur, but rather “when” it will happen. While only 650,000 people live and reside in the city of Las Vegas, over 40 million people visited the city just in 2019 alone. Many of these visitors traveled by car, taxi, rideshare, or bus.
According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) data, which latest data is from 2010 for the state, there were 51,664 reported vehicle accidents. Of those crashes, 32,754 caused property damage, and 18,675 caused injuries to those involved. 235 accidents were fatal in 2010 when the visitors to Las Vegas totaled approximately 37.3 million.
The three most common factors causing car accidents in Nevada include speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Nevada Injury Attorneys
No one wants to get into a car wreck. If you or someone you care about has been involved in a crash, however, the attorneys at H&P Law can help. Our skilled lawyers have successfully fought to recover monetary compensation on behalf of the injured in Las Vegas and throughout the state of Nevada. Contact us today to schedule your initial case evaluation.
