When people patronize casinos, the biggest immediate risk involved is losing money by gambling.  Few if any guests would ever be ready to dodge an oncoming vehicle that crashes through the front entrance of the establishment.  Tragically, two people paid the ultimate price for just such a circumstance in Laughlin on Wednesday when a man's vehicle veered into the entrance of the Edgewater Casino.

According to the Las Vegas Sun:

Metro Police Sgt. Oscar Chavez said police responded at about 9:30 a.m. to the Edgewater Hotel & Casino, 2020 South Casino Drive, where a vehicle crashed into the casino's front entrance.

The driver, a 70-year-old man, told investigators he fainted while driving toward the Edgewater Hotel & Casino, 2020 South Casino Drive, on the Colorado River waterfront, Metro Police Officer Jacinto Rivera said. Officer Barbara Morgan said drugs and alcohol didn't appear to be factors in the crash.

Police said nine people were struck. Six people were taken to Arizona Medical Center in Bullhead City, Ariz., for treatment, Chavez said. Two of the victims were in critical condition and one suffered moderate injuries, authorities said.

The two with more serious injuries were flown to the trauma center at University Medical Center, Bullhead City hospital spokeswoman Sarah Morga said."

While the driver of the vehicle may not be criminally liable if he suffered some sort of medical attack that led to the crash, he could still face civil liability.  If you or someone you love has been harmed in an auto accident, you need the help of a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has a long track record of successfully fighting for the rights of the injured.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.