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12-Year-Old Girl Injured in Single-Vehicle Las Vegas Car Accident

Written by Las Vegas Accident Lawyers Wednesday, 11 May 2011 13:11

When someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, that person owes a legal duty of care to anyone who could be affected by the actions of that driver.  When the driver makes a mistake that leads to injuries, that person could ultimately be found liable for damages in an Nevada personal injury lawsuit.  While it's too early to know exactly what happened, what is known is that a 12-year-old girl was injured in a single-vehicle Las Vegas car accident after the driver lost control of the car.

According to the authorities, this single-vehicle Las Vegas car accident occurred on Monday morning at 8:15 a.m.  The 64-year-old driver of a Ford station wagon was moving in a westbound direction on Vegas Drive just west of Saylor Way.  Suddenly, she lost control of the vehicle for some reason and ran up onto the sidewalk before slamming into a streetlight pole.  A 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in the back seat was injured and suffered what were described as serious injuries. 

Nevada Car Accident Statistics

First, we'd like to offer our sincere hope that the girl who was injured in this single-vehicle Las Vegas car accident is able to recover from the harm that she has suffered quickly and fully.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents.  Every year, thousands of people are injured and approximately 300 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and the driver of the car simply lost control and crashed, then it's possible that the family of the girl who was injured could file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against that driver.  If such a lawsuit is filed and it's successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical costs and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas car accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for the infliction of injuries accountable for many years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.