Before we delve into the statistics of personal injuries, we should discuss what exactly constitutes a personal injury. When asked what is a personal injury, people generally think of injuries from car accidents. Other types of personal injuries include slip and fall accidents, defective products, dog bites, or wrongful death. The common denominator is negligence.… Read more »
From a legal standpoint, the burden of proof is the guiding point of discussion within the courtroom. It forces all party members to provide standing and supporting evidence that proves their claim. Evidence normally includes witness testimonies, documents such as photos, written work, printouts of text messages, and objects. The burden of proof is normally… Read more »
Zero Fatalities is a program set up by the Nevada Department of Transportation to promote traffic safety. “One death on Nevada roads is too many, and we are working together to reach Zero Fatalities,” said NDOT Director Susan Martinovich. The NDOT has gathered several agencies to work towards reaching the zero fatalities goal. A few of these… Read more »
Distracted driving is a common cause of car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 3,142 people were killed and nearly 424,000 people were injured in a distracted driving car accident. Distracted driving is when the driver’s attention is not on the road in front of them. This could mean they… Read more »
A failure to yield is when a driver does not yield to the right-of-way of another driver. When a driver does not yield, they are extremely likely to cause an accident. This is what we call a failure to yield collision. In Nevada, failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of traffic accidents.… Read more »
When you’re in a car accident in Las Vegas, Nevada, other than ensuring you and/or passengers are well, one of the first things you should do is call the police. If you call the police, even if you are in a minor accident, the officer will create a report to document what happened at the… Read more »
The Safety Report discusses transportation safety and what actions should be taken to prevent increased accident rates. In 2020: Fewer people wearing seatbelts because roads are emptier People going at increased speeds because of emptier roads Driving impaired or distracted “The 2021 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety… Read more »
Perhaps you were on your way to meet a friend for lunch on the Las Vegas Strip when a large delivery truck ran a light and T-boned your sedan. You sustained a concussion and a broken arm, and you will require occupational therapy sessions. Why did this collision happen, and who is at fault for… Read more »
Perhaps you and your spouse had just arrived in Las Vegas and were looking forward to a long weekend getaway. Unfortunately, the car in front of you stopped abruptly, and the car behind you was going too fast to stop. Your car became sandwiched between the two in the resulting collision. Now, you face an… Read more »
Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows how vulnerable he or she is to a crash. All sorts of injuries can result, including some you probably have not considered. Actor Gerard Butler can tell you how traumatic a motorcycle accident can be. Along with other survivors, he sees life in a new light and counts his… Read more »
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