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…
Taxi Cab or Rideshare accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and can jeopardize the life of both the driver and the passenger. Unfortunately, road accidents involving taxi cabs are not uncommon in Nevada, especially in the Las Vegas and Henderson area and accompanying Las Vegas Strip. What are some measures drivers…
Did you know that accidental injury is one of the leading causes of death in the United States? Every day, thousands of people suffer from preventable injuries because of someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior. In Nevada, the law allows these victims to seek fair and reasonable compensation from the at-fault party. But a…