2021 was a difficult year for many Nevadans, from having to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment issues, and the effects of rising inflation on just about everything. 2021 was also the deadliest year on Nevada roads in 15 years and in December 2021 alone, there were 26 traffic related fatalities. In 2021…
As Nevadans closed out 2021, fatal traffic crashes continued to rise statewide at an alarming rate — especially pedestrian crashes. In October, Nevada Highway Patrol in Las Vegas responded to a pedestrian crash on Interstate 15 near the Starr Avenue and Cactus Avenue exit. This marked the 110th traffic fatality in the Las Vegas…
At the beginning of this month, Las Vegas Raider’s wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was arrested after being involved in a fatal DUI accident in a residential area west of the Las Vegas Strip. The accident, which occurred around 3:40 a.m. when Ruggs’s Corvette, which was traveling at 156 miles per hour, crashed into…
On November 5th ten people, the youngest a nine-year-old festival goer who was placed in a medically induced coma that succumbed just yesterday, were killed and several more injured at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston, Texas. The music festival’s main headliner, Travis Scott, who was scheduled to headline at the Day N Vegas…
Getting in a car accident can be scary and overwhelming, especially if you have never been in one before. If the accident you were involved in was not your fault, you may feel a mix of emotions. Being prepared and knowing how to deal with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can ensure…
As Nevadans near the end of October, they look forward to the commemoration of Nevada’s statehood: Nevada Day. It just so happens that the holiday shares the same date as a holiday celebrated throughout the county and much of the world: Halloween. While Halloween is a wonderful day to dress up, party with friends,…
On Sunday October 17th, Nevada’s Governor Sisolak was involved in a car accident in Las Vegas. While no one was seriously hurt, the governor and the driver of the other car were treated for minor injuries. The crash occurred at an intersection a few miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, and Sisolak was…
As we near the mid-point of October, the NFL season is in full-swing and the Las Vegas Raiders are in turbulent times after the announcement that head coach John Gruden is resigning due to past statements made in emails. In addition to the NFL season, the NHL hockey season also returns week, with the…
The Nevada Department of Highway Safety reported this weekend that the number of fatal accidents in Clark County are continuing to climb, raising some concern among officials. The Department of Highway Safety’s Public information officer stated that this increase was not normal and does not reflect the usual decline in fatalities official see during…
Every year more than 38,000 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents on U.S roadways. The fatality rate in the United States is 12.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Another 4.4 million people are seriously injured and require medical attention. It is important that your rights are protected when you lose someone you love in…