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Las Vegas is where dreams are supposed to come true. If that does not happen, you should still have fun while you pursue instant riches, take in a show or enjoy a fine meal. Sometimes, the excitement can mean a trip to the emergency room. Casino injuries are often the result of negligence or recklessness...

Nevada experienced a welcome trend at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. With fewer people on the state’s roads, state officials reported a decline in fatalities. Unfortunately, the trend is over. Officials say some drivers took advantage of less traffic during the pandemic by driving at excessive speeds or while impaired. They say those deadly...

Life as we know it has gone back to somewhat normal in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't gone anywhere. This has impacted the economy like no other crisis we've ever faced. Many shops have shut down as a result of the lockdowns and fewer people are visiting shopping malls to avoid large crowds....

Truck drivers are held to a high standard compared to passenger car drivers because the sheer size and weight of a large commercial truck is enough to cause a serious catastrophe. Truck drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs lose the skill, judgment and coordination needed to operate a commercial truck. That's...

Life is almost getting back to normal in Nevada, following the devastating first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of May 26, the state had entered Phase 2 of reopening. That means many restaurants, public services and social gatherings were allowed to continue under certain restrictions. As of June 4th, casinos were allowed to reopen,...

Traffic congestion has been reduced significantly on Nevada roads due to a statewide COVID-19 shutdown, which could be extended until June. Many businesses and attractions are closed, resulting in most residents of Las Vegas staying home and traveling only for essential purposes. Not everyone stays home on a daily basis, however. Many people still have...

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statewide stay-at-home order on April 1, 2020 to help stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, schools, casinos, and non-essential businesses will remain closed at least until April 30. That could change, however. In the meantime, many Las Vegas residents still have to go out to...

Marijuana has been legal for recreational use in Nevada since 2017. Like all other states that have legalized recreational marijuana, Nevada has had to deal with an upsurge of drivers on the road under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC impairs drivers much the same way alcohol does. According to the National Institute on Drug...

In December 2109, six people died and 13 others injured in a Las Vegas apartment fire. Roughly 30-35 people were displaced after the fire, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. This incident was dubbed by city officials the "deadliest residential fire in Las Vegas Fire and Rescue's 20-year history," according to KTNV. A fire that...

Everyone knows that those who drive at an unsafe speed can endanger themselves and others. Speeding, however, has become a part of our driving culture. Some drivers do it because they're in a hurry to reach their destination. Alcohol or drug-impairment — which leads to poor judgment — may also be a factor in speeding. Safety advocates...