Las Vegas draws a lot of tourists who come to gamble at the casinos or enjoy the city’s entertainment. Consequently, you have a lot of people on the road who are not familiar with the city, who are inclined to make sudden stops and turns, and who spend time gazing at the sights while driving around in the car. Tourists provide a livelihood for many Las Vegas residents. However, their inattentive driving also makes city traffic more dangerous and increases the chances of automobile accidents in Las Vegas. Steven M. Burris is an Las Vegas auto accident lawyer who helps people injured in Las Vegas auto accidents receives compensation for injuries.
Las Vegas auto accident statistics
- In 2008, 324 drivers were involved in fatal crashes in Nevada.
- A reported 201 of those fatalities occurred in Clark County, where Las Vegas is located.
- Teenagers between the ages of 16–19 are more prone to car accidents than any other age group.
- According to caraccidents.com, teenagers are four times more likely than other drivers to be in an auto accident.
- While teenagers are only 10 percent of the population, they are in 12 percent of all fatal auto accidents.
- In a LasVegasNow.com article, Allstate Insurance reported showing Nevada ranking 29th out of 51 states unsafe for teen drivers.
Overall, motor vehicle accident and fatality statistics are lower statewide and across the nation today than in 2004 or even 1994. Even so, everyone in the United States can expect to be involved in some way in a car accident during their lifetime.
Nevada laws for auto accidents in Las Vegas
If you are involved in a Las Vegas car accident, many Nevada laws come into play. Several important laws that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires you follow immediately include:
- If the accident caused injuries or damages of more than $750, you must report the accident to the DMV.
- If a police officer does not investigate the accident, all parties involved must file a DMV Form SR-1 report within 10 days of the accident.
Get legal help for your auto accident in Las Vegas
Contact the Las Vegas auto accident lawyer Steven M. Burris online or call us at 702-517-5709. See how we can help. Our consultation to evaluate your case is free. Unless we obtain a recovery through settlement or verdict, you owe us no fee.