What to Know About Nevada Hit-and-Run Laws
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many Nevadans close to home in 2020, the number of fatal car crashes in the Silver State increased by more than 3 percent from 2019.
What To Do In A Bicycle Accident In Nevada
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Tahoe Rim Trail, Nevada has some of the most scenic views for bicyclists looking for a unique biking experience. Unfortunately, these travels can come at a cost—each year, hundreds of Nevada cyclists are involved in collisions and nearly a dozen will pass away from their injuries.
What to Do if You’re Injured in a Boating Collision [in Nevada]
Despite its desert reputation, Nevada offers some of the country’s hottest destinations for fishers, jet skiers, and other boating enthusiasts. Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, and Pyramid Lake see hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
What Happens When You’re Hit By an Uninsured Driver in Nevada
A shocking 12.6 percent (or one in eight) U.S. motorists is currently operating without valid auto insurance. Unfortunately, because these drivers also tend to be judgment-proof due to their lack of income or assets, their simple act of driving a car can put other drivers at physical and financial risk.
Understanding Nevada’s Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
Being a pedestrian in Nevada can be a risky prospect. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Nevada had the eighth-highest pedestrian fatality rate in the nation for 2018 (the last year for which data is available).
Who’s Liable — and Who Pays — in a Nevada Ride-Share Crash?
In the decade since Uber and Lyft were launched, these ride-share companies—and others—have changed the face of the taxi industry. But because so many ride-share drivers are independent contractors and aren’t employed by a parent company, assessing liability and apportioning damages in a ride-share crash can be complicated.
Three Things You Should Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Nevada’s long desert highways make it an ideal landscape for motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this hobby can pose many unique dangers. In 2018—the most recent year for which data is available—nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed while riding.