10/08/2020 (Las Vegas, NV) – A driver has died after a car accident in East Las Vegas has died of blunt force trauma to the head, as reported by the Clark County Coroner Office. The cause of death has been ruled as an accident, making this fatality the 75th traffic-related death in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area to date.

Brain injury is among the most dangerous personal injury types, and often the most fatal, one can sustain from a car accident.

 

Did you know?

  • The mortality rate for Traumatic Brain Injury is said to be 30 per 100,000, contributing to an estimated 50,000 deaths in the U.S. annually.
  • Head injuries account for 34 percent of all traumatic deaths nationwide.
  • Once a person reaches the age of 30, the mortality risk after head injury begins to increase.
  • The leading causes of head injury-related deaths are due to motor vehicle crashes, suicides, and slip and fall accidents.

Blunt force trauma and car accidents

Blunt force trauma is a common injury that can occur in car accidents, and it refers to injuries caused by the impact of a blunt object or surface on the body. In a car accident, occupants of the vehicle can be thrown forward, backward, or sideways, resulting in significant blunt force trauma injuries. These injuries can include broken bones, internal organ damage, lacerations, and head injuries, which can be severe or even life-threatening. The risk of blunt force trauma injuries in car accidents can be heightened by factors such as speed, vehicle size and weight, and lack of seatbelt use. Therefore, it’s important to always wear seatbelts while driving or riding in a car, obey traffic laws, and drive defensively to reduce the risk of a car accident and minimize the severity of any injuries that may occur.

Contact our law firm

If you or a loved one have fallen victim to a car accident injury in the Las Vegas area, contact our law firm for a free and confidential case review. If we cannot help you, we will point you in the best direction for your specific needs. Remember, the longer you wait, the less chance you have at attaining a full financial recovery. Call (702) 800-0988 for a free consultation today.

 

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