Las Vegas DUI Checkpoints This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas brings tourist arrivals from California and Arizona, full restaurants and clubs along the Strip, and the largest coordinated DUI enforcement push of the year so far. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Henderson Police, and other Clark County agencies set up sobriety checkpoints on the major holiday […]
What Happens If You’re Hit by an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi on the Las Vegas Strip?
A crash on the Las Vegas Strip can turn from confusion to paperwork very quickly. One minute you are leaving a resort, heading to dinner, or trying to reach the airport. The next, you are dealing with injuries, ride history, police questions, and insurers who may already be thinking about how to limit the claim. […]
When a Las Vegas Rental Car Crash Disrupts Your Trip
A Las Vegas trip is supposed to be exciting. You may be heading to the Strip, leaving Harry Reid International Airport, or driving through unfamiliar roads near I-15, Flamingo Road, or the 215 Beltway. Then a crash happens, and suddenly you are dealing with injuries, rental company questions, insurance confusion, and travel plans that are […]
Las Vegas DUI Arrest Rights and Legal Options
A DUI arrest in Las Vegas can shake your sense of stability in a single night. You might be worried about going to jail, losing your job, or not being able to drive your kids to school or yourself to work. The combination of flashing lights, handcuffs, and unfamiliar court paperwork can leave anyone feeling […]
Is It Illegal To Drink Coffee While Driving In Nevada?
In what has long been recognized as a common habit, drivers often feel that eating and drinking while behind the wheel is not a distraction but a simple example of multitasking. Unfortunately, any activity that takes your eyes, thoughts or hands away from the focused act of driving can be considered a distraction often leading […]
Poor Security, Unqualified Staff Lead To Nightmare Vegas Trip
Your weeklong trip to Las Vegas had just begun as you looked forward to gambling, food, drinks and time with family and friends. But the enjoyment abruptly ended after a drunken stranger attacked you on casino property. And while the casino pledged it had the best security measures to protect patrons, it turns out that […]
Do Advanced Driver-Assist Systems Make You Safer?
When you stroll into a Las Vegas car dealership, salespeople will eagerly show you automakers’ latest offerings. One of the increasingly popular features found in new models are Advanced Driver-Assist Systems (ADAS) designed to help you avoid motor vehicle crashes. Do the systems prevent accidents? The question on the driving public’s mind: do ADAS really work? […]
Avoid These Common Driving Distractions
The more experience someone has behind the wheel, the more comfortable they become while driving. While this comfort can benefit drivers, it can also cause them to fall into a false sense of confidence. Overconfidence can cause a driver to make simple mistakes, like distracting themselves on the road. Road traffic has seen an increase […]
Who Is Liable For My Rideshare Injuries?
For a long time, a car accident was just between the at-fault driver and the victim. With the explosive increase in rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber, accidents are becoming more complicated. How can you tell who is liable when your rideshare driver gets into an accident? Rideshares have led to an increase in fatal […]
Truck drivers make the same dangerous mistakes as other people
The law generally holds commercial drivers to a higher standard than people licensed to operate passenger vehicles only. Commercial drivers typically have to go through additional educational courses, carry much higher insurance policies and comply with strict behavioral rules. Despite all of the laws and protections created to reduce commercial trucking crashes, commercial truck drivers […]
STUDY: Luxury Car Drivers Are Less Likely To Stop For Pedestrians
A study published in the March edition of the Journal of Transport and Health shows people who own expensive vehicles are less likely to stop for pedestrians than drivers of lower-priced cars. Pedestrian fatalities are a significant public health issue, and the number of deaths – 6,283 – in 2018 was the highest since 1990 and […]
Dog Attacks, Owner Awareness, And Animal Behaviour Classifications
When a dog attacks a human or another animal in Nevada, its owner may face liability if he or she already knew of the pet’s aggressive behavior. Because of reporting requirements, a previously recorded attack indicates an owner’s awareness. If a dog does not have a known history or behavior classification, a plaintiff who suffered […]
What Happens After A Crash Caused By Someone In A Rental Car?
Although Las Vegas has a thriving local economy, much of the city’s accumulated wealth depends on the constant influx of visitors. Between tourists ready to hit the strip and business professionals visiting for a convention or expo, people from out of town are everywhere in Las Vegas. For local residents, that means there will be […]
Commercial truckers have an obligation to secure their cargo
Without commercial trucks and their drivers, the economy would grind to a halt. After all, prompt delivery of goods is necessary for individuals, families and businesses. Still, if a commercial truck driver does not properly secure his or her cargo, your life may be at risk. While reliable statistics are hard to come by, some estimates put […]