2022-09-26 21:50
A lot of motorcycles made their way to the Tahoe, Virginia City, and the Downtown Reno area last weekend for the annual, week-long, street vibration festival. This annual tradition has broug… Read More
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2022-09-14 18:53
In early August, Truckee teen Kiely Rodni disappeared after a graduation party neat Tahoe National Forest at Prosser Lake. The case captured the attention of Northern Nevadans and people acr… Read More
2022-09-06 10:00
When an accident leads to bodily harm and other damages, the injured victims can file a personal injury claim to hold liable individual/s accountable for the consequences of their actions. I… Read More
2022-08-31 21:09
Although the peak tourism season across most of the country reaches its end around Labor Day – with schools resuming and the weather beginning to sour, both keeping families closer to… Read More
2022-08-30 10:00
The Relevance Of The Weight Loaded In Semi Truck Accidents Because they are intended to carry large loads over long distances, semi trucks, also commonly known as big rigs and tractor-traile… Read More
2022-08-25 10:00
Premises Liability Laws In Nevada: What You Need To Know When you file a premises liability claim with your Las Vegas personal injury attorney, you claim that you suffered an injury on someo… Read More
2022-08-23 18:58
Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) can occur when the brain is impacted internally because of whiplash or when something outside the body hits the head with significant force. TBI can also occur f… Read More
2022-08-18 10:00
The Most Common Challenges of Filing an Insurance Claim To a Trucking Company If you’ve never filed a car accident claim with an insurance company before, you are probably not prepared… Read More
2022-08-16 20:57
Roundabouts are becoming more and more common on US roads, with Nevada roads being no different. When the Nevada Regional Transportation Commission introduced roundabouts years ago, there wa… Read More
2022-08-11 10:00
What Are Your Legal Options After Being Injured By An Unlicensed Driver In A Car Wreck? Stories of unlicensed drivers causing accidents abound, with varying circumstances and many different… Read More
2022-08-09 20:40
Last week, Las Vegas experienced heavy rain showers and thunderstorms with flash flood warnings. The monsoon hit the city on Thursday night and the extreme weather continued through Sunday a… Read More
2022-08-04 10:00
The Process Of Recovering Compensation For Your Personal Injury Claim When The Liable Driver Is Deceased When the driver who was responsible for a car accident dies in the crash, the victim… Read More
2022-08-03 20:09
Placing loved ones in a nursing home in Nevada is an extremely difficult decision. When loved ones get injured in a place meant to be safe, many people blame themselves for putting them in t… Read More
2022-07-22 20:30
As the month of July grows to a close for Nevadans, traffic fatality numbers for the first half of the year are looking bleak, with deadly crashes up 20 percent from last year in Clark Count… Read More
2022-07-19 21:51
The global COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we operate our daily lives and significantly changed the way in which we conduct daily tasks. One of the biggest things impacted was the way in w… Read More
2022-07-08 22:43
Can Cyclists Be Held At Fault For An Accident? On the road, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, but they are much more likely to become injured. Drivers and cyclis… Read More
2022-07-08 22:40
The Most Common Car Accident Claim Denials After a car accident, it would be ideal to be able to rest and focus on healing without any added stress. Unfortunately, people who have been injur… Read More
2022-07-08 22:37
How Keeping A Diary Can Help In Your Car Accident Case After a car accident, one of the most important things you can do is keep a diary about the collision. This includes the details you re… Read More
2022-07-08 22:29
In Which Situations Can a Personal Injury Case Be Reopened? If you’ve resolved a personal injury lawsuit, you might be wondering if the verdict is final. Maybe you want peace of mind k… Read More
2022-07-08 22:25
Avoid These Phrases If You’ve Been Involved In A Car Accident Nevada uses an at-fault system when it comes to car accidents. This means that law enforcement officers and insurance comp… Read More
2022-07-08 22:17
Legal Rights & Options When Being Fired After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim If you’ve been injured at work, you might be forced to take some time off for medical treat… Read More
2022-07-06 22:43
Walking is often a great way to explore a city, as well as a more environmentally friendly, and healthy way to travel. However, automobile travel is much more common, causing motor vehicles… Read More
2022-06-24 21:16
Earlier this month, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association announced that a construction beam fell on top of a vehicle on US-95 at the Centennial Parkway Exit and killed the person insi… Read More
2022-06-22 17:56
What To Do If I Was Hit By Someone Who Was Texting & Driving? An increasingly common cause of car accidents in Nevada is texting while driving. If you’ve been injured in a car acci… Read More
2022-06-15 23:43
The summer is a perfect time for everyone to spend time outside and enjoy the warm weather. Bicycling is a perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends, and both Northern… Read More
2022-06-07 16:10
Handling An Accident With An Uninsured Driver In Nevada After a traffic accident, most drivers assume that the person at fault carries insurance that will cover medical bills, damages, and l… Read More
2022-06-07 15:47
Tricks Insurance Adjusters Use With NV Personal Injury Claims Many accident victims mistakenly believe that insurance companies are on their side and want to help with their personal injury… Read More
2022-06-03 23:42
Trucking Accidents In Nevada: Who’s To Blame? Vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks can result in severe injuries, with long recovery times that may prevent you from working or… Read More
2022-06-03 23:18
Injured In a Slip & Fall Accident At Work? Here’s What To Do If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident at your work, you can file a worker’s compensation claim… Read More
2022-06-02 20:32
Summer is quickly approaching, and many Nevadans are planning barbecues, picnics or going to Lake Mead or Lake Tahoe for the day. With all the excitement for the summer season, the Nevada Hi… Read More
2022-05-27 21:55
You May Be Entitled To Financial Compensation If The Driver Violates Any Traffic Laws In Nevada Nevada has its share of peculiar and normal traffic laws. The common thing between every law o… Read More
2022-05-27 21:52
Can I Recover Compensation If I Was Injured By a Reckless Driver? Drivers owe a duty of care to all others on the road, and they must act as any reasonable driver should under the circumstan… Read More
2022-05-23 20:06
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… Read More
2022-05-06 22:04
Being in a car accident can be scary and overwhelming, and the aftermath may leave you injured and confused. If you have been in an accident, you are often left with many questions: Should I… Read More
2022-04-28 21:47
Two years after being awarded the NFL Draft, and the cancellation of the event in 2021, the NFL draft week being held in Las Vegas is finally here. The city will be hosting the draft from Th… Read More
2022-04-14 23:17
Late last month, the Nevada Supreme Court heard a case regarding a worker who tripped and fell during her break on a sidewalk about 50-75 feet away from her place of employment. Washoe Count… Read More
2022-04-07 19:25
Bike safety and pedestrian safety have been a focus of Nevada Traffic Safety officials for years, and the increase in traffic fatalities have caused many to call for better bike paths and sa… Read More
2022-03-29 23:11
2021 was a difficult year for southern Nevadans regarding fatal accidents, as the region saw one of its worst years for fatalities since 2010. While there was hope for 2022, early statistics… Read More
2022-02-24 23:26
2021 was one of the deadliest years on Nevada roads, and while we are less then two months into 2022, traffic statistics are not looking promising. Clark County commissioner Justin Jones say… Read More
2022-02-17 21:42
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 visi… Read More
2022-02-16 21:41
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 t… Read More
2022-02-11 21:21
Super Bowl 56 is just days away and the Los Angeles Rams will face the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Bengal’s path to the Super Bowl included beating Nevada&rs&hell…Read More
2022-02-04 22:20
Retired marine Steven Lara is suing the Nevada Department of Public Safety after his items were seized at a traffic stop. This case, which now is in the national spotlight, raises questions… Read More
2022-01-27 22:35
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 rea… Read More
2022-01-21 21:01
For the longest time, self-driving cars were something we could only find in science fiction novels. However, in recent years Tesla has changed this. Tesla’s autopilot feature was unve… Read More
2022-01-17 21:18
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 w… Read More
2022-01-04 01:27
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 respo… Read More
2021-12-30 13:03
If you suffered injuries in an accident because of another person’s wrongful, intentional, or negligent actions, you may decide to file a personal injury lawsuit to get the compensatio… Read More
2021-12-23 10:00
Did you suffer injuries in an accident? Do you wish to file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation for the harm you sustained? If so, you will undoubtedly hear the word negligence… Read More
2021-12-17 23:45
This past month, Nevadans celebrated Thanksgiving and flocked to many retailers for Black Friday. While many retailers stayed closed on Thanksgiving day, they opened early Friday to shoppers… Read More
2021-12-10 20:30
The holidays mean spending time with friends and families and coming together. For some visiting family means driving across town, or maybe even down the street. But for many the holiday sea… Read More
2021-11-30 00:24
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 S… Read More
2021-11-18 09:00
While it’s likely that most of us have left for work a few minutes late, or underestimated the time it takes to get somewhere, most drivers accept their error and drive safely to their… Read More
2021-11-16 09:00
In Las Vegas and across the country, sideswipe collisions constitute some of the most common types of accidents plaguing drivers. Sideswipe collisions can prove severe and may leave victims… Read More
2021-11-15 22:38
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 A… Read More
2021-11-09 22:11
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 emoti… Read More
2021-11-09 11:00
Road rage incidents can prove scary experiences, and if you fall victim to road rage, you may wonder what rights you have under the law to seek justice. If you suffer an injury due to someon… Read More
2021-11-04 11:00
Were you or a loved one injured in a Las Vegas reckless driving accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other damages. How Nevada defines reckless driving State l… Read More
2021-10-31 20:47
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 cel… Read More
2021-10-29 10:00
Slip and fall cases can cause severe injuries and can be tricky to prove. Do you have grounds for a claim? How can you establish that another party is liable for your injuries? If you slippe… Read More
2021-10-28 10:00
Workers’ compensation insurance offers much-needed assistance to people who have suffered injuries in the workplace. When you suffer an injury at work, you likely have the right to fil… Read More
2021-10-27 10:00
The trucking industry can prove challenging nowadays, with driver shortages and more pressure on existing drivers to deliver goods. As this stress builds, it brings on more truck driver fati… Read More
2021-10-26 10:00
Another driver caused your car accident due to negligent behavior. You know that you have grounds to file a claim against the liable driver’s insurance. However, figuring out what to a… Read More
2021-10-25 19:32
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 treate… Read More
2021-10-13 20:24
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 p… Read More
2021-09-30 14:11
Rear-end collisions can cause trauma and serious injuries to passengers in a vehicle. Often during a rear-end collision airbags in the vehicle will deploy; this may cause more serious damage… Read More
2021-09-30 14:03
The crunch of metal and the jolt of your vehicle often serve as an adrenaline-fueled notice that something has gone wrong. Car accidents happen. The average driver gets into a car accident o… Read More
2021-09-29 23:15
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… Read More
2021-09-29 13:55
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… Read More
2021-09-16 22:13
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 p… Read More
2021-09-09 23:21
As Nevadans and tourists traveled between Las Vegas and Southern California over the Labor Day weekend they faced heavy traffic on I-15. This traffic backup is a common rite-of-passage for N… Read More
2021-09-09 13:27
As the name suggests, a single-car accident is a crash involving one vehicle. Single car accidents are less common than multiple-car crashes. Still, that doesn’t mean they cause any le… Read More
2021-09-06 13:12
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… Read More
2021-09-03 13:01
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in accidents, from slips and falls to auto crashes. When they occur, they often impact every area of the victim’s life, since they can have physical… Read More
2021-08-30 12:59
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere at any time. When it does, injuries are often more than just simple bruises. How one falls could lead to devastating injuries, even ones with lif… Read More
2021-08-24 20:59
In August many Nevada students returned to school. Many of these students spent the last year and a half participating in distance learning or hybrid learning, and this school year marks a r… Read More
2021-08-18 23:58
If you slip and fall in a Nevada casino, hotel or other public or private property, you may be eligible for compensation. However, the details of the case are important. Most slip and fall c… Read More
2021-08-17 20:45
Trucks hauling gravel travel the roads every day, hauling material used in the construction of roads, buildings, and utilities. We encounter gravel trucks anywhere people live, work, or are… Read More
2021-08-03 23:43
Fatal crashes are on the rise every year, especially in Nevada. The number of Nevada fatal crashes through June of this year was twice of that of the 6-month mark in 2020. The Nevada Office… Read More
2021-07-30 21:53
A Nevada motorist who was being pursued by law enforcement on Tuesday July 27 on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Strip was shot and killed when they struck a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper w… Read More
2021-07-27 20:53
Starting this week, law enforcement in Las Vegas and Reno will begin a joint campaign to reduce distracted driving by cracking down on phone use while driving. This new campaign comes in the… Read More
2021-07-23 16:07
Seeing a tour bus drive down I-80 is a regular occurrence in Reno. Whether a tour bus is taking visitors to one of the many casinos or heading down I-580 toward Lake Tahoe, tour buses are al… Read More
2021-07-16 15:06
Whether you have already received compensation for injuries sustained in an accident or you have filed a claim but do not yet know how much you will receive, you may worry about the impact… Read More
2021-07-15 22:13
After a long year of quarantine and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans are slowly returning to concerts and sporting events this summer and early fall. This is an important re-o… Read More
2021-07-13 14:34
Most car accidents happen on public roads, but not all do. Sometimes, a crash occurs on private property, including on private roads and driveways, in parking lots and garages, and anywhere… Read More
2021-07-08 00:06
The Nevada Highway Patrol and traffic safety officials are reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this summer; in fact, the period between June and September is known as the &ld&hell…Read More
2021-06-24 21:52
In America, a worker is injured every seven seconds, and almost five million Americans are injured annually. [1] Of course, not every job is dangerous, and certain jobs make these statistics… Read More
2021-06-21 14:45
Accidents involving pedestrians are frightening and can be extremely distressing to everyone involved. If you were struck by a vehicle while jaywalking, you might still have legal options av… Read More
2021-06-14 21:56
Summer is here and with the waning of the pandemic many Nevadans will hit the roads to explore the great outdoors. Preparing to travel can be overwhelming and exciting and traveling in an ou… Read More
2021-06-08 20:16
As of June 1, all Clark County casinos can reopen at full capacity – a big step towards normalcy and economic growth after Covid-19. The reopening at full capacity measures also apply… Read More
2021-06-04 15:11
When a car accident happens, the police usually respond and file a report. Police reports are necessary documents during the insurance claim process after a car accident. They provide a summ… Read More
2021-06-02 14:51
After a car accident, you may collect compensation from the at-fault driver for your injuries and losses. The amount you ultimately receive will depend on several factors, including the at-f… Read More
2021-06-01 21:03
A Reno man was killed in a pedestrian crash on I-80 in Reno on Tuesday May 4th. The man was identified as fifty-year-old Stephen Rice, a beloved McQueen High School teacher and coach. Nevada… Read More
2021-05-30 13:08
In many cases, a driver who rear-ends another car is legally at fault for the accident. Often, the police conclude that the rear driver was driving too closely to the car in front of them. H… Read More
2021-05-28 13:02
Many factors determine fault in a car accident. Usually, an insurance adjuster will come to one determination of fault by looking at the evidence from the outside. However, drivers can appea… Read More
2021-05-26 12:03
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… Read More
2021-05-24 21:48
With much of America vaccinated, life is slowly returning to a pre-Covid normalcy as evidenced by increased traffic on Nevada roadways. Forty percent of Clark County residents have received… Read More
2021-05-24 18:38
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 th… Read More
2021-05-15 17:28
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… Read More
2021-05-08 16:32
The injuries people suffer after car accidents range from minor bumps and bruises to catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, amputation, and traumatic brain injuries. In one r… Read More
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