5 Individuals 1 Dog Perish in Fiery Crash

Tragically, yet another fatal collision has occurred on U.S. Highway 95. This recent crash killed at least five people and one dog. It also caused a fiery inferno in the middle of the road.

Authorities say the crash happened at around 1:45 P.M. on July 21st. A Subaru SUV was driving southbound on the highway when it suddenly veered over into incoming traffic. While it’s unclear why the SUV made this move, it’s suspected that the maneuver was an attempt to pass another car. As the SUV sped into traffic, they slammed straight into another car.

When the Buick SUV was hit, both vehicles immediately burst into flames. Tragically, five individuals and one dog perished in the fire. Authorities reported that there were two adults and a dog in the Buick, and an adult and two children in the Subaru.

Sadly, this recent accident comes after a string of other fatal accidents in the county on the highway in recent months and years. Last month, a fatal crash occurred in the area, and one month prior in May, three people were killed in a head-on collision.

Loved Ones Often Experience a Whirlwind of Losses After a Fatal Car Accident

When tragic accidents strike, the impact on the family’s surviving loved ones is intense and immediate. Not only do the families have to deal with the grief of losing their loved ones, but they also often experience an unexpected whirlwind of losses, too.

Since the accident was fatal, loved ones will need to host a burial or funeral for their loved one. They’ll have to do this despite also likely suffering a financial loss of support from that family member. What’s more, they might also be struggling due to the loss of a family vehicle. Sometimes, there are other losses, too, like medical bills prior to their loved one’s passing, dealing with the costs of managing the person’s estate, and more.

Dealing with these losses is not only financially distressing, but it can exacerbate the emotional distress family members are experiencing, too.

If you find yourself in this type of situation, then it’s important to know your legal rights. Depending on the circumstances and whether another driver caused the accident, you may be able to seek out a claim for financial compensation. If another party was negligent, then you could seek damages in the form of a loss of financial support, burial costs, funeral costs, any medical bills prior to your loved one’s passing, pain and suffering, and more.

Unfortunately, not every car accident fatality gives rise to a wrongful death claim, so it’s best to consult with an attorney about your specific situation. Here at LV Personal Injury Lawyers, our team of attorneys will listen to the facts surrounding your situation, ask more about your losses, consider the circumstances of the crash, and help you make an informed decision on how to move forward. If we think you have a valid claim, then we’ll handle the legal aspects of your case while you focus on healing from your loss.

Schedule a free case review with our office now to discuss your situation in more detail with our team.

On Friday, June 16th, authorities were called out to the scene of a serious crash. According to police, a single vehicle was discovered in bad condition after colliding with a nearby wall. The crash reportedly occurred at around 5 A.M. on Spencer Street and Warm Springs Drive.

There was one individual inside the car who was suffering from very serious life-threatening injuries. The driver was rushed to the nearby Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center where emergency responders performed life saving care. The community is currently hopeful that the driver will pull through and experience a full recovery in time.

The intersection was closed in all directions for a brief period of time while investigators attempted to determine what happened and the scene was cleaned up.

What is a Single Vehicle Accident?

Single vehicle accidents happen when only one vehicle is involved in a crash. While these types of accidents might sound less severe, that’s not always the case, like in the example above. Single vehicle accidents can be fatal, especially when speeding is involved. Single vehicle accidents usually happen when a driver runs off the road. Drivers may veer off the road due to reckless driving, intoxication, simple driver error, or even to avoid animals, debris in the road, or other motorists.

It’s important to determine what caused the driver to crash. Sometimes, even single vehicle accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence.

For instance, another driver may have been in the wrong lane, forcing the victim to swerve off road. In other cases, a defective car part could have resulted in the driver veering off the road uncontrollably.

Las Vegas Laws Regarding Car Accidents

Las Vegas is a fault state when it comes to car accidents. In other words, the at-fault party is often the party that will need to pay for the losses associated with a car accident. Nevada uses a 50% rule, which means that someone involved in a car accident can seek out compensation from an at-fault party so long as that party is at least 51% responsible for the accident.

As an example, if a driver in another lane was 60% at fault for your accident because they were driving in your lane, then you can seek out compensation for 60% of your losses from the other driver by filing a claim.

How to Handle a Car Accident Claim the Right Way

When you get involved in a car crash, it’s important to understand your legal options and rights. Depending on the circumstances, you may have several options for seeking out financial compensation for the losses you endure.

One source of recourse may be your insurance provider. Another source of compensation could be another negligent party whose actions caused or contributed to your accident.

To learn more about how to navigate your car accident claim the right way, consider discussing your situation with a personal injury lawyer attorney.

If you’re in Las Vegas or a nearby area, then our firm can help. Schedule a consultation with our office now to talk about your car crash with our best accident attorneys.

Metro Police are dismayed and saddened to report that a Las Vegas resident lost his life early in January of 2023 after a sports car crash. Police say that the 32-year-old driver was driving east on Windmill Lane around the Rancho Destino Road area at around 7:45 P.M. on January 5th. That evening, it was raining, so the roadway was already slippery.

Police believe the driver somehow lost control of the car and ran off the road. The car smashed into a wall before also striking a fire hydrant. His car then struck a light pole. The driver was unfortunately ejected from the vehicle and thrown onto the sidewalk. When authorities arrived at the scene of the crash, they determined that the victim was deceased.

It remains unclear whether the victim was speeding or driving recklessly or whether the rain contributed to the accident. It also hasn’t been noted by police whether the victim was wearing his seatbelt or not, either. Our law office offers our greatest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.

Have You Ever Experienced Losses Due to a Driver’s Negligence?

No one likes to think about the aftermath of a fatal car accident. The sad reality is that the losses associated with these types of accidents don’t end with the loss of life. Sadly, there is also often significant property damage.

In the crash described above, there was significant damage done to the city’s fire hydrant and light pole. It’s unclear whether the wall that was struck was private property or not. If it was, then that private property owner might have some legal recourse.

In Nevada, courtrooms often operate on a “no-fault” basis. That’s good news for the property owner because that means they can potentially seek out compensation from their insurance provider after the accident even though they played no part whatsoever in the accident that damaged their wall.

If that person’s insurance doesn’t cover the extent of the losses, however, then it might be possible to seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance provider or estate even after their passing. Before you consider pursuing this type of claim, however, it makes the most sense to discuss your situation with a lawyer. A good lawyer will help you go over all your options and determine what makes the most sense in your situation.

How to Cope with Losses After an Accident

If you’ve recently been involved in an accident and suffered losses as a result, then it’s in your best interests to consider who was at-fault. In general, Nevada courtrooms operate on a no-fault basis, so your own insurance provider should be your first source of recourse. If your losses exceed your policy amounts, though, then you may have to seek compensation from the at-fault party.

If the accident also resulted in a death, then things will only get more complicated. In these situations, it’s best to consult with a strong legal representative who can help you make an informed choice on how to handle your losses.

Schedule a consultation with our office now to get more details about how we can help.