National Guardsmen Michael Javan Seriously Injured In Las Vegas DUI Car Accident on Martin Luther King Blvd near Cheyenne Avenue
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (March 20, 2023) – A National Guard member identified as Michael Javan was injured in a Las Vegas car accident with a drunk driver on MLK Boulevard.
Las Vegas police officials are saying that the accident took place while the victim was heading to work. Michael Javan was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a vehicle making an illegal U-turn.
The force of the impact sent the motorcycle into a light pole. Michael Javan was taken to the hospital with serious injuries including a broken arm, a broken leg, an orbital bone fracture and brain bleed.
Las Vegas officials believe that the driver who made the illegal U-turn may have been intoxicated. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Las Vegas DUI Car Accidents
Driver intoxication remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “About 30% of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with BACs of .08 g/dL or higher). In 2020, there were 11,654 people killed in these preventable crashes. In fact, on average over the 10-year period from 2011-2020, about 10,500 people died every year in drunk-driving crashes.” There are a number of substances besides alcohol that could potentially impair a driver.
- Benzodiazepines
- THC
- Prescriptions
- Sleep aides
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any driver that causes an accident while intoxicated could face criminal and civil liability for their actions. Victims of DUI car accidents may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A Las Vegas DUI Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to Michael Javan as he continues to recover. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a DUI car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
