Failure to perform adequate evasive action could cause severe, long-term injuries or even loss of life. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study shows that at least 14% of large commercial truck accidents happen when drivers take inadequate evasive action. Inadequate Evasive Action: What Is It? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety[…]
Knowing what to expect during the car accident claims process, what documentation to gather and keep, and how to hire an injury attorney can help injured victims survive the complications that often arise after a serious motor vehicle crash. What Is a Car Accident Claim? A car accident claim is[…]
When a person sustains an injury at a Nevada ski resort, the inherent risk exclusions shield the facility from responsibility in many instances. However, there are situations in which a ski resort is liable for injuries sustained by skiers or visitors at the facility. Inherent Risk: What Is It? Inherent[…]
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the leading causes of brain injury are falls, motor vehicle accidents, intentional violence, and being struck by/against an object or a hard surface. While brain injuries can occur to anyone, they are most common in males aged from[…]
Low-light and no-light conditions create considerable hazards for motorists and pedestrians in Nevada. Roughly 71% of fatalities involving pedestrians or cyclists occur after dark. Pedestrian Fatalities in the United States In 2017, 364 cyclists and 4,440 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle collisions in the United States. Of these, 71%[…]
“Take home” lawsuits involving family members of people who contracted the COVID-19 virus at work and then “took it home” are starting to explode across the country. These lawsuits allege that the worker contracted the virus at work, brought it home, and caused the subsequent illnesses suffered in the family.[…]
Recent studies have found that Uber may be hiding some of its crashes from safety records and reports. This leads many accident attorneys in Las Vegas to look for more details as they seek to hold ride-share drivers accountable for accidents they cause while working. Uber Holding Back from Making[…]
While any road in Las Vegas can have hazards that lead to a car accident, certain intersections and areas of the city are more prone to crashes due to known risks. Las Vegas car accident attorneys know that these areas put drivers at higher risk. Looking at intersections with high[…]
The four most common Thanksgiving injuries and ailments are food poisoning, knife-related lacerations and injuries, burns, and alcohol-related injuries. The following tips will help families avoid these types of injuries so they can stay out of the ER this holiday season. Preventing Food Poisoning on Thanksgiving Food poisoning is a[…]
A lapse in car insurance coverage could end up costing drivers more than they save by avoiding payment of premiums during the pandemic. With travel and employment rates experiencing significant losses as a direct result of pandemic lockdowns, it may appear enticing to Americans to allow car insurance payments to[…]