Every year, thousands of passenger vehicle accidents occur in Nevada. Whether passengers travel on Nevada freeways, highways, or back roads, they risk suffering a motor vehicle collision resulting in personal injury.
Of the approximately 6 million auto accidents in the U.S. every year, about 2.5 million are related to passenger vehicles including cars, vans, and lightweight trucks. Injuries experienced by Nevada citizens in passenger vehicle accidents account for almost 95 percent of all injuries from automobile crashes.
Injuries in Passenger Vehicle Collisions
Injuries in passenger vehicle accidents include both minor injuries (such as cuts and bruises), and serious vehicle accident injuries, such as:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputated limbs
- Coma
- Decapitation
- Other catastrophic injuries
- Fatal injuries/wrongful death
These passenger injuries can cause mental pain and suffering as well as physical symptoms.
Causes of Passenger Vehicle Accidents
The causes of passenger vehicle accidents can include:
- A design or manufacturing defect in the passenger's motor vehicle
- A defect in the other driver's vehicle
- A defective motor vehicle part (such as, for example, a tire)
- A dangerous road or highway
- Negligence by the other driver (such as driving under the influence of alcohol, or speeding)
Sometimes passenger vehicle collisions have multiple causes. In such cases, a skilled Las Vegas passenger vehicle accident attorney can help victims file a lawsuit that maximizes the passenger's possibility of recovering monetary damages from the accident.
Enforcing Your Legal Rights
The statute of limitations in most passenger vehicle accident cases in Nevada is two years. Once the statute of limitation expires, passengers who have suffered a vehicle accident cannot sue. A knowledgeable and skilled personal injury lawyer can help accident victims navigate the complex legal issues involved in litigation.
Our firm litigates cases across Nevada. We represent many victims of automobile collisions, seeking to enforce their legal rights in personal injury cases. Our lawyers can help injured passengers recover from negligent drivers.
If you or a loved one was injured in an auto accident, beware of insurance companies that may try to persuade you that they are friendly in an effort to cheaply resolve your claim. Consult an experienced attorney who is familiar with lawsuits involving passenger vehicle accidents, and let your lawyer inform you about your legal rights and options. You may be eligible for more monetary compensation from the accident than you think.
Contact a Clark County Passenger Van Accident Attorney
Have you been injured in a car, truck, or passenger van accident? Contact Oronoz Ericsson at 702-878-2889 for a free consultation.
