# Motorist Injured in Las Vegas Car Accident | Open 24/7 A man traveling from South Dakota to Arizona was injured in a Las Vegas car accident when a car cut him off. According to a *CBS* news report, the injury accident occurred on southbound Interstate 15 near Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The man was driving a truck that was pulling a trailer when a small Toyota pulled out in front of him and hit the brakes. Officials say the truck swerved to avoid the collision and crashed along the side of the road. The truck’s driver suffered neck and back injuries, as well as a gash to his forehead. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a majority of traffic accidents in the state of Nevada occur in Las Vegas and Clark County. NHTSA statistics show that in 2009, 81 people were killed in Clark County car accidents. Also, more people were killed in Clark County car accidents than all other counties combined. After any car accident, it is important to determine who was at fault for the car accident. One of the most common causes of Las Vegas car accidents is negligent driving involving unsafe lane changes. This can occur as a result of impairment, distracted driving, speeding, or recklessness. The skilled [Las Vegas injury attorneys](https://www.shookandstone.com/) at Shook & Stone have had a long and successful track record of holding negligent drivers accountable. We have helped injured car accident victims secure compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, hospitalization, physical therapy, and pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Nevada car accident, please call our offices at 702-570-0000 for a free and comprehensive consultation. Car Accident Blog Posts: [![Why You Should Never Apologize After a Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/themes/shook-and-stone-redesign/assets/app/img/default.webp)](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/why-you-should-never-apologize-after-a-car-accident/) [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) | May 1 2018 ### [Why You Should Never Apologize After a Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/why-you-should-never-apologize-after-a-car-accident/) [READ POST](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/why-you-should-never-apologize-after-a-car-accident/) [![The Danger of Loose Articles in Your Vehicle](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/themes/shook-and-stone-redesign/assets/app/img/default.webp)](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-danger-of-loose-articles-in-your-vehicle/) [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) | September 9 2015 ### [The Danger of Loose Articles in Your Vehicle](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-danger-of-loose-articles-in-your-vehicle/) [READ POST](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-danger-of-loose-articles-in-your-vehicle/) [![The Hidden Costs of Minor Collisions](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-8-300x164.png)](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-minor-collisions/) [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) | May 5 2024 ### [The Hidden Costs of Minor Collisions](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-minor-collisions/) [READ POST](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-minor-collisions/) [![Top Mistakes Made by New Drivers](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/themes/shook-and-stone-redesign/assets/app/img/default.webp)](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/top-mistakes-made-by-new-drivers/) [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) | March 17 2017 ### [Top Mistakes Made by New Drivers](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/top-mistakes-made-by-new-drivers/) [READ POST](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/top-mistakes-made-by-new-drivers/) --- Source: https://www.shookandstone.com/news/motorist-injured-in-las-vegas-car-accident/