“Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” This so-called “Golden Rule” can serve as a fairly broad and effective moral compass. We certainly could use more of it in society today, especially on the nation’s highways and byways. Even as the frequency of deaths and injuries in car accidents…
According to a recent news report, two men died northeast of Las Vegas in a construction zone accident after a semi-truck driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel. The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on U.S. 93, when the semi—which was filled with sand—ran over the car in front of it, ripping the car…
Whether a driver is late to work, an inexperienced driver, or simply impatient during the morning commute, speed has always been a problem in Nevada. According to recent statistics, excessive speed contributed to over 30 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in Nevada in one recent year, and a staggering 38 percent in another recent…
Las Vegas has long been known for its vibrant night life, bright neon lights, and colorful entertainers. Elvis Presley opened at the International Hotel in 1969 and was an instant hit. Celine Dion has had three separate shows run in Las Vegas and continues to perform to packed crowds. Siegfried and Roy brought a…
One of the first questions asked by most personal injury victims is how much a lawyer will cost them. Most personal injury lawyers charge for their services through either contingency fees or hourly fees. There is no legal rule that requires lawyers to charge for personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, but…
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming and confusing. If you have never been in an accident, you likely have many questions about what you should do after a motor vehicle accident. Questions like, “do I need an attorney?” and “how do I file a claim?” are some of the…
Last week, Hot August Nights returned to the Reno/Sparks area in northern Nevada. The event, originally founded more than 30 years ago in 1986, was intended to celebrate classic cars and mid-twentieth-century nostalgia. Conveniently, the festival also helped fill an August void in tourism in the Northern Nevada region. The weekend includes live…
While events on the international stage have ranged from uncertain to terrifying over the last several weeks, there is some sunny news out of Nevada. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, the state saw a nearly 50 percent decline in traffic deaths this June compared to June of 2018. There were 16…
Good news travels fast, and bad news travels faster. Since Clint Ryan – the assistant police chief of the North Las Vegas Police Department – was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), local media have been covering the story aggressively. [1] While it is fortunate that Ryan was…
A 7.1-magnitude quake rocked the greater LA area on last week, though injuries and property damage were minimal. [1] The reason the impact in LA was not greater is that the epicenter of the quake was some 100 miles from the city, lying in the town of Ridgecrest, California. The Nevada town of Pahrump…