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WHEN POOR ROAD CONDITIONS CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

According to a recently released study, 34 percent of the Las Vegas Valley’s freeways and major thoroughfares are in a mediocre or poor condition which contributes to significantly higher costs...

INSTALLATION OF POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

Railroads are required to install positive train control technology but a report by the FRA shows that while some railroads have made significant progress, many freight and commuter railroads are...

TYPES OF DELAYED INJURIES FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT

Vehicle accidents often result in injuries that are evident immediately, but occasionally they result in damages that don’t show up until later. Everyone reacts differently to car accidents, with some...

MOPED ACCIDENTS LEAD TO NEW PROPOSED BILLS

The high number of moped accidents has led Nevada lawmakers to consider a number of new laws to lower this number. Moped Accident Statistics Moped accidents continue to be a...

LAS VEGAS RANKS LOW FOR DRIVER SAFETY

Recently, Las Vegas ranked 144 out of 200 cities in the United States for driver safety. The recent report reveals that drivers in Las Vegas have a car accident every...

“MINOR” CAR ACCIDENTS ARE SERIOUS

“Minor” car accidents, perhaps caused by inattention or carelessness, can still cause a great deal of pain and suffering. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, over 2 million people...

A Quick Guide to Pedestrian Safety and Injury Lawsuits

As we focus more and more on phasing out traditional modes of transportation, pedestrian safety has become a major concern in large, “walkable” cities around the country. According to the...

BUCKLING UP PROPERLY SAVES CHILDREN’S LIVES

Nevada law requires that children be properly restrained, but many parents and caregivers are not buckling up their kids. Experts recommend more rigorous guidelines than Nevada law necessitates, hoping to...

FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS TEXT AND DRIVE

Texting and hand-held cell phone use is illegal in Nevada.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2014, distracted drivers caused thousands of accidents across the nation. In...

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