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Pedestrian 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...
Read MoreHead Injuries Caused by Slip and Falls
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. They can happen at work, grocery stores, malls, restaurants, and even private residences. Many slip and fall accidents result in severe injuries, like damage to the head. Head injuries can have long-term effects on a person’s quality of life and should be taken seriously and...
Read MoreHow to Get Video Footage of Your Las Vegas Slip and Fall Accident
A video of your slip and fall can be used to support your claim or lawsuit. If you sustained a serious injury in a slip and fall accident in Las Vegas, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation for your injury-related expenses. This is especially true if someone’s reckless or negligent actions resulted in...
Read MoreCommon Knee Injuries After a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents have the potential to cause severe and debilitating injuries. Slip and fall accidents are often overlooked and seen as minor incidents with no major consequences. In actuality, these accidents can cause severe physical injury, financial losses, and emotional trauma for the victim. Some of the most common injuries suffered in slip...
Read MoreCar Accident Fatalities Continue to Spike in Clark County, Nevada
A Las Vegas car accident lawyer discusses the trend and explains how negligence is often a factor in serious crashes. Car accident deaths in Clark County, Nevada, have continued to climb this year, unlike the rest of the state, where motor vehicle accident fatalities are lower this year compared to last year, according to the...
Read MoreA New Push to Ban Right On Red Turns Could Find It's Way to Nevada Roads
Turning right on red may soon be something of the past After stopping at a red light, drivers are allowed to turn right while the light is still red. Although it is legal and studies have proven that there are benefits to the law, many traffic safety officials believe it creates more opportunities for car...
Read MoreShould New Cars Come With Technology To Prevent Drunk Driving Crashes?
Monitoring systems could keep drunk drivers off our Las Vegas roadways. Car manufacturers have created technology that prevents drunk drivers from driving, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which supports a proposal to have all vehicles equipped with such drunk driving prevention technology. "This is an exciting announcement by the NTSB (National Transportation Safety...
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