Las Vegas, NV (June 17, 2024) ~ One person was killed and several others injured after a single-vehicle crash in the Las Vegas area on Sunday, June 16. The accident was reported at the intersection of Cheyenne Avenue and County Road 215 that afternoon, around 4:30 p.m. The victims were traveling in a car when it hit a nearby utility pole at the intersection.
The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. An adult woman suffered fatal injuries in the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. Three juveniles were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Deadly Car Accidents in Nevada
You never really know if or when you will be involved in a serious car accident. Every year, tens of thousands of American citizens are killed in car crashes, with millions more suffering serious and even permanent injuries. Nevada roadways are notoriously dangerous, and the state is known for its reckless motorists. Nearly half of all auto accidents in the state involve intoxication, demonstrating how serious an issue DUI accidents have become in the state. Drivers who cause deadly collisions should be held responsible for their actions. This is often only possible when you pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of a competent legal team.
In a matter of seconds, a deadly car accident can completely change your way of life. You can never bring back a loved one after a deadly crash, but you may be able to get at least some semblance of justice by pursuing legal action. Handling a deadly crash becomes considerably more difficult when you later find out that someone else's careless behavior caused it. Following a fatal accident, surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit in Nevada to recover damages. Managing these types of cases alone can be quite difficult. You will require an experienced attorney's aid to protect your legal rights and make sure your claim is handled properly from start to finish.
It can be difficult to pick up the pieces after a deadly car accident. Wrongful death cases are some of the most complicated types of personal injury claims, and it is important that you have someone on your side who can help guide you through the complicated claims process. A trained Las Vegas wrongful death lawyer at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is ready to help during this difficult time. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact us today at 775-227-2280 to get started on your case. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. You will be glad that we are on your side.
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