An accident in the Las Vegas area claimed the life of one person and left two others in the hospital receiving treatment for their injuries. Thankfully, the other two victims of this recent crash are expected to survive. According to local authorities, the driver of one pickup truck ran head-on to another pickup traveling in… Read more »
Las Vegas Traffic Accident Law Blog
How Negligence Laws Help Less-Than-Perfect Victims
Our law office has yet to represent a perfect person who has been injured in a car accident or other type of vehicle accident. There is always something that someone could have done just a little bit better in order to avoid an accident, even if they wound up getting the worst of the injuries.… Read more »
Overview of Valet Liability
Even visitors to this city have probably noticed that, as a prominent city in the world of entertainment and hospitality, Las Vegas has a lot of opportunities for valet parking. Normally, the valets are honest people and good drivers, and their service is very helpful. However, such is not always the case. There are some… Read more »
Key Factors in Your Pedestrian Vehicle Accident
Pedestrians who are involved in vehicle accidents can encounter extensive physical and financial losses. In such cases, a personal injury claim may be helpful. In order to receive the settlement that a victim needs to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, it is important to fully understand what a claim entails. There are a few… Read more »
Three Pedestrians Die, Others Injured, Crossing Las Vegas Street
A recent afternoon pedestrian accident in Las Vegas left 3 people dead and 7 people with injuries, 2 of which police describes as “critical” in nature. While police have identified one driver who struck the pedestrians, they also say there were other vehicles involved in this tragic accident as well. Police say that the driver… Read more »
Contractor Status of Uber Drivers Could Affect Crash Victims
By now, many people in the Las Vegas area have probably had the opportunity to use Uber or Lyft at least once. When using Uber, a driver, who may be just an average citizen with a car and some spare time, picks up and drops off passengers in his or her personal vehicle. The driver… Read more »
Distracted Motorists Endanger Motorcyclists
Distracted driving is a growing epidemic that law enforcement agencies in Las Vegas and all across the country are trying to fight. Laws are in place making it illegal for motorists to operate their vehicles while distracted. But many people disregard them and continue to focus on anything but the road, endangering the lives of everyone around… Read more »
Driving While Too Tired is Similar to Driving Drunk
A previous post on this blog discussed how federal regulators have put in to place rules that limit how long truckers subject to their jurisdiction can stay on the road before pulling over for several hours so that they can rest and, hopefully, get some sleep. The reason behind these rules are to prevent truckers… Read more »
How Federal Hours of Service Rules Can Help Injured Victims
Many truckers who travel through the Las Vegas area are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency which oversees interstate truckers at the federal level. These regulations are usually aimed at preventing accidents and improving safety on the country’s roadways. By way of example, among its other rules, the FMCSA requires… Read more »
Common Types of Collisions Motorcyclists May End Up In
Riding your motorcycle may be one of life’s grandest pleasures. However, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Every time you ride out, you are at risk of colliding with cars, trucks and other objects. Not all motor vehicle accidents in Nevada that involve motorcyclists are the result of rider error. Passenger and… Read more »
