Accidents Caused by Drowsy Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year, there are about 100,000 motor vehicle crashes involving drowsy drivers. This number may be even higher, as it can…
I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt. Will That Affect my Car Accident Claim?
Nevada law requires that all occupants of a vehicle, both front and rear seat, must wear a seatbelt or be in a child restraint seat. Seatbelts save lives, and it’s…
The Three Types of Distracted Driving
We all know distracted driving is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 2,841 people in 2018 alone. However, many people admit to having…
Drinking and Self-Driving Cars
As the technologies in self-driving cars reach maturity it seems almost inevitable that there will come a time when actively driving a car will feel optional. For some it will…
Should You Carry Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Nevada?
Nevada law requires every driver to carry liability insurance to cover injuries and property damage. A driver who fails to comply with insurance laws is subject to penalties include fines…
Pushing Back Against Aggressive Insurance Claims Adjusters
Insurance companies are in the business of risk management, which means they go to great lengths to avoid paying more than they have to on a given claim. Claims adjusters…
Lane Departure Detection and Other Car Safety Features
Auto safety features have become increasingly more sophisticated over the last decade. Modern cars are often equipped with advanced equipment like rear-facing cameras, front and side obstacle detection, blind spot…
Road Rage Accidents in Nevada
Violent and aggressive behavior by drivers is a significant source of risk on the roadways. Something about being behind the wheel disarms some drivers’ normal social filters, making them prone…
Overcoming the Lies of an At-Fault Driver
Lies and deception are a reckless approach to getting out of liability for an accident, but that doesn’t stop some defendants from telling falsehoods. This can be especially problematic when…
Does Bad Weather Excuse Bad Driving?
Everyone who has driven in heavy rain probably has noticed a perplexing tendency of some drivers to simply ignore the weather. Racing along at “dry weather” speeds during rain ignores…
Can a Dash Cam Help an Accident Claim?
They have served as comedic fodder on late-night talk shows for years, often depicting a hapless or distracted motorist trying to stammer out an explanation for a pivotal error in…
Nighttime Risks to Las Vegas Residents
Las Vegas is a famously bright city at night. Yet being a pedestrian at night is considerably more dangerous than during the day. According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic…