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Each day, a person is injured or killed in a car accident in Nevada, and each day, car crash victims and their families are faced with physical, financial, and/or emotional challenges. Unfortunately, most of these traffic accidents are preventable. It is the negligence and/or recklessness of other drivers that usually cause these car collisions. Fortunately, accident victims and their families may be able to obtain justice and the compensation they need for recovery through legal action.

Legal Options

To recover from a serious injury or fatal car crash takes time, money, and other resources. Without legal representation, insurance companies may try to take advantage of an injured victim or the family of a fatal victim, by denying the accident claim, refusing to pay the claim in full, or settling for a minimal amount. That is why, at the Nevada personal injury law firm of Shook & Stone, our experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping each and every client understand their legal rights and providing the effective legal representation they need to obtain the support and financial compensation they deserve.

Nevada Car Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the United States in 2009, there were 33,808 traffic accident fatalities, and over 2.2 million people were injured in these accidents. In Nevada, 243 people lost their lives in traffic crashes that same year, with thousands more injured. Of those fatalities, 68 deaths, about 28 percent, were alcohol-impaired driving fatalities.

Forms of Driver Negligence

Nevada traffic accidents are usually caused by negligence, whether on the part of another driver, on the part of an auto manufacturer, or on the part of the city/state agency responsible for maintaining the roadways. Negligence is preventable, and so, should a party cause an injury accident as a result of negligent actions, then that party may be held liable for the victim’s losses. The following include some of the most common motor vehicle accident-causing forms of negligence:

  • Speeding;
  • Alcohol or drug-impaired driving;
  • Failure to yield right-of-way;
  • Running a red-light and other traffic law violations;
  • Following too closely;
  • Unsafe/sudden lane changes;
  • Failure to stop/brake;
  • Distracted driving;
  • Texting while driving;
  • Defective tires; and/or
  • Hazardous roadways.

What Should I Do after a Nevada Car Accident?

There are a variety of steps that an injured car accident victim should take immediately following a Nevada car crash in order to ensure the protection of their legal rights. The first, and most important step, of course is to seek medical attention. If your injuries are serious, allow yourself to be transported to a hospital; if your injuries are relatively minor, you may be able to postpone medical treatment until you’ve completed these steps:

  • Call the police: The police report is the most important piece of evidence after a crash. Make sure the police take a report and that you document your side of the incident in detail. If the police do not arrive, make sure that you or your family files a report at the police station within 24 hours of the crash.
  • Collect information: Get contact information for witnesses as well as driver’s license and car insurance information from all drivers involved in the collision.
  • Get the accident details written down: Take notes on the details of the accident, including time, location, injuries, and even where you are feeling pain and how bad it is. In your pursuit of compensation, you will be asked these questions repeatedly and so it is imperative that you are consistent.
  • Take pictures: Use a camera or your cell phone to take photos of the scene of the crash as well as your injuries.
  • Contact an attorney: Once you have all the information you need, it is time to call an experienced Nevada car accident lawyer who can make sure that the insurance company provides fair compensation and that the at-fault party is held accountable.

Obtaining Justice after Your Nevada Car Accident

A traffic accident can leave injured victims and the families of fatal victims with undue financial and emotional hardships as the result of medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, lost future income, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other losses and damages. At Shook & Stone, our reputable personal injury attorneys in Nevada are committed to pursuing just compensation for each and every client. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Nevada auto accident caused by the negligence of another, contact us today for a free initial consultation. Our Reno car accident lawyers can help you hold the at-fault driver accountable for the damages they have caused. Call Leonard H. Stone at Shook & Stone today at (702)-385-2220 to discuss your legal rights and options.