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How To Fix Bad Driving Habits in 2024
No matter how long you've been driving, it's very easy to become complacent on the road. For example, many drivers become comfortable using cell phones behind the wheel or speeding. Some even become confident in their ability to drive impaired or drowsy. But these are all bad driving habits that could result in a car...
Read MoreLas Vegas Honors DUI Crash Victims with Roadside Memorials
Las Vegas car accident lawyer explains efforts to prevent drunk driving accidents. In honor of National Drunk Driving Prevention Month this month, a Las Vegas organization has been placing roadside memorials in memory of people who died in fatal drunk driving accidents in the city, according to KTNV News. “We decided we needed something that...
Read MoreNevada Ranks 13th in Pedestrian Fatalities: New Study
Nevada has one of the nation's highest pedestrian accident fatality rates in the country, according to a recent study. That's probably because Nevada recently set a record high for pedestrian deaths for the entire state last year. So, just how bad are pedestrian fatalities in Nevada? Why do so many pedestrian accidents happen? And which...
Read More2022 Marks One of Nevada's Deadliest Years on the Roads
The latest data on fatal car accidents in Nevada for 2022 has revealed a disturbing trend. State traffic accident figures show 416 statewide traffic-related deaths. That's an increase of 34 fatalities from the preliminary count of 382 reported in January. How accurate are the latest traffic fatality figures for Nevada? Delays in reporting from various...
Read MoreTraffic Fatalities in Nevada Are Down, But More Work Still Needs To Be Done
According to a recent KSNV News 3 story about motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state, there were fewer car accident deaths in Nevada in July this year. However, more still needs to be done to keep traffic deaths on a downward trajectory. So, how many car accidents have happened this year so far in...
Read MoreRex's Law Takes a Stand Against Excessive Speeding in Nevada
A Las Vegas car accident lawyer breaks down what the new law means Lawmakers in Nevada recently adopted Rex’s Law, which takes an even tougher stance against speeding drivers who cause fatal car accidents in Nevada, including increasing the maximum prison sentence for drivers who cause such collisions. “This bill is about others, it’s not...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents: Highest Number of Deaths Recorded in 40+ Years
Last year, the United States witnessed an alarming spike in pedestrian fatalities, reaching the highest number in over four decades, as revealed by the latest annual study on pedestrian deaths conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The introduction to the pedestrian fatality report for 2022 highlights this troubling trend, which has been taking...
Read MoreWhy You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Nevada
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be confusing, but it becomes even more complicated when the driver who caused the accident doesn't have insurance. Suddenly, you find yourself facing not only the physical and emotional consequences of the collision but also the financial burden of repairs, medical bills, and other costs. Around 12%...
Read MoreDrivers Reminded To Look For Motorcycles On the Road
As we enter peak riding season, more motorcyclists are out on the roads in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are also expected to increase, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. A big reason for this is that many drivers fail to see motorcycles. "Car drivers are used to looking for other cars...
Read MoreStudy Finds Link Between Risk-Taking Behaviors and Nevada Car Accidents
A proposed state law aims to crack down on reckless driving A recent study on traffic safety conducted by the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) has revealed a correlation between risky driving behavior and the high incidence of car accidents in Nevada. These accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities, which have been...
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