When these types of accidents arise, the laws of negligence take over and govern any issues of liability.  In short, anyone who is injured in a Nevada auto accident must prove the following:

1. Duty - Anyone driving on public roads owe those around him or her a duty to not put others in situations of unreasonable risk of harm.
2. Breach of duty - A plaintiff must show that the defendant in a legal action breached this duty of care by not acting as a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.
3. Causation - Causation is extremely complicated, and the plaintiff must show that the defendant's actions either directly or indirectly led to the injuries and resulting damages incurred.
4. Damages - Finally, if all of the other elements are proven, the plaintiff must prove that he or she suffered damages as a result of the negligence of the defendant.

In this situation, it's likely that negligence could be proven, as the driver of the vehicle that hit the police cruiser and injured three people obviously owed them all a duty, likely breached that duty, the breach of which caused the injuries sustained and led to actual damages.

However, proving all of these elements in court and even getting to court with a strong body of evidence takes skill and experience.  Rather than attempt to handle this situation by yourself, contact the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers at the Sam Harding Law Firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.