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Metro Police Release List of 15 Intersections Most At Risk for Las Vegas Car Accidents

Written by Las Vegas Accident Lawyers Friday, 22 July 2011 14:52

When Las Vegas car accidents occur, there are any number of entities that will record them and compile statistics with regards to them in an effort to make the driving, bicycling and walking environments safer for everyone.  The Las Vegas Metro Police is one of those entities that tracks these statistics, and they have recently released a list of the 15 most dangerous intersections in the city when it comes to the potential for Las Vegas car accidents to occur.  For the most part, this list has remained unchanged from the compilation relating to last year.

According to the police, the following number of Las Vegas traffic accidents occurred at the following intersections during the first half of 2011:

11 Accidents

• Decatur Boulevard and Sahara Avenue
• Sahara Avenue and Arville Street
• Paradise Road and Tropicana Avenue
• Tropicana Avenue and Decatur Boulevard

10 Accidents

• Charleston Boulevard and Lamb Boulevard
• Tropicana Avenue and Koval Lane
• Rainbow Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard

9 Accidents

• Warm Springs Road and Eastern Avenue
• Eastern Avenue and Tropicana Avenue

8 Accidents

• Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue
• Tropicana Avenue and Pecos Road
• Nellis Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard
• Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue
• Valley View Boulevard and Sahara Avenue
• Tropicana Avenue and Cameron Street

Nevada Car Accident Statistics

It should be noted that overall, Las Vegas car accidents have decreased somewhat so far in 2011 compared to what occurred during the same time period in 2010.  However, all of these Las Vegas traffic accidents will become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents.  Every year, thousands of people are injured and almost 400 people are killed in these crashes across the state.

Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers

Anyone who is injured because of the negligence, recklessness or even the intentional conduct of another person in a Las Vegas car accident has the right to bring a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against the allegedly negligent party.  If such a claim is filed and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the plaintiff for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.