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 »
Las Vegas Traffic Accident Law Blog
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 »
Minimum Insurance Requirements for Buses
Buses are one way people get to and from the Las Vegas area. One can probably travel trough the city and notice several tour buses on the road which transport passenger from state to state. Usually, these buses go by hardly noticed. However, if one of these buses is involved in an accident, its likely… Read more »
“Duty” and “Breach” in Nevada Motorcycle Accidents
A previous post here discussed the idea of negligence in the context of automobile accidents. Of course, negligence legal theory is used in many personal injury cases, no matter the cause. One type of situation in which a negligence case may be brought is after a motorcycle accident. Since the area around Las Vegas is… Read more »
Bicyclist Killed in Fatal Nevada Vehicle Accident
Although millions of people are drawn to the Las Vegas Strip each and every year to experience the glamor and spectacle of the attraction’s shows, restaurants and casinos, there is a quieter and often forgotten side to the greater Las Vegas community that also is thriving – its natural beauty. The hills and mountains that… Read more »
A Pause To Discuss Restaurants
Q: What is your favorite restaurant on the Las Vegas strip? A: This is technically a legal Q&A but I can’t help but answer your question since I am a foodie. The irony of your question is that it is more challenging to answer than most of the legal questions I receive! There are too… Read more »
