Las Vegas, NV (May 3, 2024) - There were reported injuries after a dirt bike and a motor vehicle collided in the Las Vegas area on Thursday, May 2. The accident was reported at the intersection of Elm Street and Center Street around 5 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.
A man riding a dirt bike was hit by another motorist at the scene. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined at this time. The rider was hurt and transported to a local hospital for further support. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. The area was temporarily closed as emergency responders were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Dirt Bike Accidents in Nevada
Riding a dirt bike is a great pastime. Unfortunately, riders are very exposed when sharing the road with another vehicle. Although very few motorcycles are used for racing, authorized races account for more than half of all dirt bike injuries that need hospitalization. Not wearing a helmet contributes to more than 60 percent of related deaths, and almost 50 percent of dirt bike deaths involve alcohol use. Males made up more than 88 percent of the dirt bike crash victims. The age group between 12 and 15 had the highest prevalence of non-fatal trauma, and 35 percent of the injuries were fractures, accounting for more than 60 percent of the victims' trauma to an extremity. The cause of over 50 percent of head and neck injuries was internal head trauma. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you should consult a trained lawyer to pursue a claim for compensation.
Accidents involving dirt bikes can occur in many different settings. These crashes have the potential to result in catastrophic injuries regardless of whether they happen on public roadways, private property, or designated tracks. Fortunately, victims may be able to pursue claims against those responsible for their injuries in order to obtain compensation. A dirt bike accident case may result in compensation for a wide range of damages. Recovering these damages can be a very difficult task, though. When constructing their claims and negotiating for compensation, plaintiffs may find great assistance from legal counsel.
Your life can change in an instant after a serious dirt bike accident. It is always important that you are ready to partner with a Las Vegas motorcycle crash lawyer to make sure your legal rights are protected. The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you during this difficult time to make sure you are able to get the full value of your case. If you are ready to get to work on your case, we are just a phone call away. Contact our offices today at 775-227-2280.
Notes: The content presented in these posts by Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is compiled using external sources. These sources range from news reports and police accident records reports, social media updates, and firsthand accounts of serious crashes in Northern and Southern Nevada. Our writing team has not independently verified this information. Should you encounter any inaccuracies in our posts, we encourage you to inform our firm immediately. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of accuracy and will promptly update the post with the most accurate information available. Additionally, if you wish for a post to be removed, please let us know, and we will ensure its timely removal.
Disclaimers: Our intention in sharing information about serious accidents is to raise awareness about the risks associated with driving. We hope that this awareness encourages our fellow community members to exercise greater caution, thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries. This is not intended to be a business solicitation. The information provided in this post is not legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.