Beginning in mid-May officials across Southern Nevada began their “Click it or Ticket” Campaign. This campaign includes the Nevada Highway Patrol, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, Henderson Police, and North Las Vegas Police and hopes to target seat belt enforcement, a prevalent issue for Nevada where 382 people lost their lives on roadways in 2021…
Las Vegas is a popular tourist attraction known for its sites, shows, gambling, and drinking. While the area is filled with bars and casinos to meet these needs, Las Vegas also has many visitors walking outside with open containers filled with alcohol. Many people, especially those visiting from outside the area, may question whether…
There is nothing more thrilling than getting on a motorcycle and hitting the open roads in Nevada. Many people may not realize that the state contains some of the best motorcycle routes in the country. Yet, even with all the excitement these bikes can bring, they are not without their faults. In truth, because…
Motorcycles are a popular alternative to cars, and we see many of them travelling on Nevada roads. However, motorcycle riders are often overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes – a reason some refer to motorcycles as “donor-cycles”. In 2020, there were 5,458 fatal motorcycle fatalities, a nine percent increase from 2019 as well as the…
If you need to file a personal injury claim because someone else’s negligent actions have caused a serious injury to you, you may need to learn a lot about the ins and outs of the law very quickly. One thing you must consider: the statute of limitations, and how it may impact the time…
Truck drivers serve a vital purpose in society as they help transport the goods needed for private and commercial purposes across the company. Their vehicles, however, take up more space on the roads, require careful handling, and may raise accident potential for other drivers around them. Truck drivers must have a special license based…
While most people know that very young children must be secured in a car seat to stay safe on the road, not all adults are aware of the difference between a car seat and a booster seat. For one, car seats have a five-point harness. Booster seats, on the other hand, lift a child…
Bystanders in films and television shows often rush to the aid of someone in need of emergency medical care. This may seem like the ethical choice. However, certain laws come into play in this situation. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have a version of Good Samaritan laws. The name comes from…
Tort is a legal term that describes a wrongful action (or failure to act) that causes another person harm. An injured person (the plaintiff) has a civil claim against the at-fault party (the defendant) who commits a tort. Tort law provides a way for the plaintiff to recover compensation from the defendant. Injuries don’t…
Motor vehicle accidents cause injuries every day across Nevada. Figuring out if someone else is at fault for an accident that left you injured, however, is not always so simple. One indicator that another driver’s actions caused a crash that upended your life is that the other driver violated a traffic law. Drivers who…