Paradise, NV – Injury Accident Reported at S Topaz St & E Tropicana Ave
Paradise, NV (August 28, 2021) – An accident reported on Friday afternoon in the Paradise area ended in injuries. At around 2:22 p.m., on August 27, emergency crews were notified that a crash took place on South Topaz Street.
Reports from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department show that a crash blocked South Topaz Street in the area of East Tropicana Avenue. The incident caused some disruptions in the area as crews worked to remove vehicles and debris from the roadway. Emergency medical services tended to injured victims while at the scene. At least one person was transported to a local hospital for further care. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Nevada
Each year, tens of thousands of people are harmed in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Nevada. The majority of accidents across our state take place due to the negligent actions of motorists. In fact, statistics show that nearly 80% of crashes are caused by driver error. Some of the leading causes of collisions throughout our state and include:
- Motorists who are engaging in reckless driving behaviors
- Motorists who failed to yield the right-of-way
- Motorists who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol
- Motorists who are speeding
- Motorists who are distracted by cell phones and other objects
When people are injured in motor vehicle accidents, due to the negligence of others, they may have legal options available for them to help recover. Victims who are injured in accidents may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and a variety of other damages they face in the aftermath of their accidents. Seeking the assistance of a competent car accident attorney in Nevada can help to ensure that you are in the best position possible to recover after being harmed in an accident due to the negligence of another person.
Our team at Burg Simpson has over four decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of victims throughout the state of Nevada who have been injured in collisions through no fault of their own. Our injury accident attorneys in Nevada strive to provide our clients with the most trusted and effective representation to ensure they are in the best position possible to recover. Our team will personally go out to the scene of your accident to gather evidence and investigate. We stop at nothing to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. If you have been injured in an accident, due to the negligence of another person, contact our Nevada personal injury attorneys at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you. Call our law firm today at 800-370-3970 or 702-553-1648 to schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss the legal options available to help you recover.
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