Nevada Dangerous Highways Attorneys
One of the most dangerous roads in Nevada is our I-15. As many of you know, it runs across the southern half of Nevada, connecting Las Vegas with California tourists to the west and Utah visitors from the east.
The charm and potential danger of the I-15 is that this popular route runs through the desert for 125 miles. Distracted drivers cause many accidents on the I-15 when they lose concentration, drift to the side of the road, lose control of the car on the soft shoulder, and roll over. It is tempting to speed on those long, straight stretches, and some drivers think they can drink and drive, and get away with it. Other drivers fall prey to "highway hypnosis" and hit another car in a head-on collision.
If you have injured in a car crash or motorcycle accident on one of Nevada's dangerous roads and highways, contact the Law Offices of Barry Levinson for a free initial consultation with a Nevada highway accidents attorney.
Causes of Nevada Highway Accidents
In 2009, 243 people lost their lives in Nevada highway accidents. If you do get into a truck accident on an isolated Nevada back road, it may be difficult for help to arrive in a timely manner, since the distances between towns is so great. Due to the sparse population, there are fewer cell phone towers, so cell phone service is spotty, particularly in isolated rural areas.
In the greater Las Vegas area, the freeway system has expanded rapidly, with a lot of highway construction. Poorly marked lane changes, construction debris and unexpected detours often lead to serious accident injuries, including spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. In other parts of the city, unmarked intersections, unmarked curves and dim lighting lead pose additional hazards to unsuspecting drivers.
The Nevada Department of Transportation has identified these factors in their efforts to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities:
- Texting while driving
- Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs
- Entering, exiting and switching lanes
- Pedestrian safety
- Intersections safety
- Wearing seat belts
Free Initial Consultation with a Qualified Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of other drivers, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses, which may include property damage, medical costs and pain and suffering. For a free initial consultation, contact a Nevada highway accidents attorney at the Law Offices of Barry Levinson in Las Vegas and Pahrump.
Free Consultations
Contact us today for your free consultation.
