First, the good news: From January through March 2022, Nevada traffic fatalities are down year-over-year. There’s good news and bad news for Nevada drivers in 2022. But the bad news: While Nevada’s overall fatality rate is dropping, the numbers in Clark County continue to grow worse. From January through March, there were 70 crash-related fatalities in Nevada; all but 11… Read More »Las Vegas Car Accident Report for April 2022
Las Vegas reached a sad milestone this month—as of March 18, at least 32 people have been killed in crashes within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMP)’s jurisdiction. Six of these deaths occurred over a three-day period from March 13 to 15, with three fatal crashes taking place in a three-hour period on Tuesday, March 15. Police and legislators have… Read More »Las Vegas Car Accident Report for March 2022
Motorcycles can be a great form of recreational transportation, allowing you to travel long distances quickly while feeling the wind in your hair. But unfortunately, motorcycles pose far greater risks for riders in a crash than cars, trucks, and other closed vehicles. And because motorcycles are small and can be tough for other drivers to see, they’re more likely to… Read More »What Are The Odds Of Surviving A Motorcycle Accident?
Determining who’s at fault in an auto accident can be far more complex than it appears—and the question of “who decides?” can vary based on the circumstances. Police, auto insurers, judges, and juries may all have the opportunity to weigh in on where the fault lies for a specific accident. And if you’re trying to hold someone else responsible for… Read More »Who Decides Who is At Fault After an Auto Accident?
In a tragedy that has made news around the globe, habitual traffic violator Gary Dean Robinson killed himself, his passenger, and a family of 7—including four children age 15 and under, their two adult stepbrothers, and their uncle—when he blew through a North Las Vegas red light at more than 100 miles per hour. This six-car crash marked the deadliest… Read More »Las Vegas Car Accident Report for February 2022
Although fender benders are generally seen as minor, they’re still auto accidents—and like other accidents, they carry the potential for serious injuries and property damage. What’s more, most auto insurance companies can penalize you if you have a fender bender and don’t report it. Below, we discuss what types of accidents are considered fender benders, some of the physical and… Read More »Does a Fender Bender Count As An Auto Accident?
If you’ve recently been involved in an auto accident, you may assume that contacting and cooperating with your insurance company is all you’ll need to do to receive adequate compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies are generally more interested in settling a claim as quickly—and cheaply—as it can rather than ensuring that you’re truly made whole. Below, we’ll discuss… Read More »What Do Car Accident Lawyers Do?
Car accidents can impact just about every facet of your daily life. Not only are you often dealing with physical injuries, aches, and pains, but you’re also facing the hassle of having to have your vehicle repaired or replaced—which means fitting in repair shop appointments, doctor visits, and other obligations around the daily responsibilities you already have. With these pressures… Read More »Should You Take The First Car Accident Settlement Offer?
Drivers in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada began 2021 on a sobering note: in 2021, the number of fatal crashes in Clark County and across the state were up by nearly 20 percent. In 2021, 382 people were killed in 357 fatal accidents, a significant increase from the 324 statewide crash-related deaths in 2020. This marks the fourth-highest number of… Read More »Las Vegas Car Accident Report for January 2022
Sadly, auto accidents involving teens are on the rise in Nevada—including fatal accidents where teens are the victims. Many of these accidents occur in places teens tend to congregate, like around schools and shopping centers. And because teens lack the driving experience of those in their twenties, thirties, and older, they’re more vulnerable to mistakes and distraction. What are your… Read More »What Nevada Teen Drivers Should Know After an Accident