For many people across the country, October 31st marks Halloween, an exciting day where one can dress up, get candy, and unleash their inner child. However, in Nevada October 31 signifies another very important day— Its birth. While Covid-19 might have changed the way we celebrate, these holidays can be celebrated safely. Here are…
Today we delve into two recent motor vehicle safety announcements in the State of Nevada. First, we will discuss recent changes in Nevada regarding child car seat safety laws. This is important for all parents or day care workers that drive infants, as these laws were adopted to protect children in Nevada. Next, we’ll…
In recent years, distracted driving claimed the lives of several hundreds of Nevadans, and injured many, causing permanent damage or life altering injuries. An estimated 16 percent of fatal crashes and 21 percent of injury-involved crashes involved distractions while operating a motor vehicle [1]. What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is anything that can…
If you or someone you love has suffered road rash after an accident, you are not alone. Scores of people across the United States face road rash every year, oftentimes as a consequence of motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents. Anybody can experience road rash during an accident, even if you’re in a vehicle. Some…
As the United States passed over 200,000 deaths related to Covid-19 last Tuesday, Nevada’s bars and taverns had reopened at 12:59 PM on the Sunday prior. [1] With Clark County being Nevada’s largest county, many scientists and experts worry that these reopening may result in another spike of COVID-19 cases in the Silver State….
Driving on busy and sometimes congested roads in Las Vegas and Reno can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. Driving under these stressful situations can sometimes get the best of us and provoke anger and frustration. However, it is important to remember to keep our cool and be courteous to those we share the road…
Ensuring Teen Safe Driving & Understanding the Nevada Law Learning to drive and getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for many teenagers in Nevada. However, for many parents, teen driving is worrisome, especially when their children have access to distractions at their fingertips. This year, Nevada saw several car accidents where…
Most people realize their insurance premiums might increase after an at-fault accident, and often, these rate increases are quite steep. The amount of the increase will depend on the insurance laws in your state. Many people do not realize, however, that an accident that isn’t their fault can also increase insurance premiums, though not…
Motor Vehicle accidents are common in Nevada, and across the country. But, how does Nevada rank among other states when it comes to motor vehicle accidents? Additionally, how many of the accidents in Nevada prove to be fatal? Identifying vehicle accident patterns can help improve road safety in the Reno and Las Vegas areas,…
As Northern Nevadans near the end of the month of August and another month of the Covid-19 pandemic, they face another challenge—Fire Season. Fires in Northern California, as well as Northern Reno have brought large amounts of smoke into the area, causing closures as well as reduced visibility in many areas. How does this…