Car accidents happen all of the time as a result of inebriation, distractions, speeding and recklessness -- just to name a few examples. Victims who are injured as a result of another driver’s negligence may be entitled to compensation. Compensation can help victims...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pay structures can put dangerous pressure on truck drivers
Many truck drivers are not paid a salary or an hourly wage. Instead, they are paid on a “cents per mile” basis. The amount of money they earn simply depends on how many miles they can cover during a given pay period. Companies like this because they essentially feel...
Tips for recovering lost wages after a car accident in Las Vegas
Injuries from a car accident can leave you unable to work, which can create financial stress. In a city like Las Vegas where the cost of living keeps rising, missing even a few paychecks can leave you in a tight situation, moneywise. Fortunately, you may recover your...
Why you shouldn’t reject medical care over minor symptoms
After a car accident, some people are tempted to tell EMTs and emergency crews that they do not need medical care. They may experience minor symptoms, assume it is nothing serious, and decline a trip to the hospital. After all, that trip could be very expensive, and...
Classic cars can be very dangerous
Many people who own vintage or classic cars do so as a hobby. Perhaps they bought a vehicle from the 1950s and restored it themselves. They simply love these types of automobiles and drive them for fun, rather than as a primary vehicle. The owners of these vehicles...
What are polytraumatic injuries?
Despite all the safety features that have been added to vehicles over the years, being involved in a serious crash can still leave victims with catastrophic – and sometimes fatal – injuries. If a loved one was seriously injured in a crash, you may have already heard...
Pedestrian accidents have been rising sharply for over a decade
Over the years, pedestrian accidents in the United States have become more common. This is perhaps best illustrated by looking at the fatal crash statistics. Between 2009 and 2022, reports show that the number of deadly pedestrian crashes increased by a staggering...
Filing a claim after a fatal car crash: What families should know
The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially if it is sudden. It’s even more difficult to comprehend if it's because of preventable circumstances, such as driving under the influence (DUI) or speeding. Unfortunately, these situations have become more common...
Las Vegas pedestrians beware: Accidents are on the rise
Whether you’re walking the Strip after dark from one venue to another or just trying to get through a parking lot, you need to be careful out there. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. As of May 2024, 40 pedestrians were killed in Las Vegas – nearly double the...
Crash concerns if you’re spending the holidays in Vegas
Spending upcoming holidays – Thanksgiving, winter break, New Year's, etc. – in Las Vegas can be an exciting way to celebrate. However, with the influx of tourists, increased traffic and festive celebrations that often involve alcohol consumption, the likelihood of...