Auto Accidents

Driving in Nevada can be dangerous, especially in cities like Las Vegas. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, between 2012 and 2016, 540 fatal accidents occurred while another 1688 accidents resulting in serious injury occurred.  In response, Nevada is working on the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in an attempt to eliminate automobile fatalities. Car accidents are often described as unavoidable accidents, but the truth is that the majority of auto accidents are avoidable....

Getting into an auto collision is never ideal. Statistically speaking the average American will be involved in a car accident at least once in their lifetime. The majority of these are non-fatal accidents that result in only minor injuries and minimum damage to the vehicles. People oftentimes are caught off guard by an automobile accident and do not know how to deal with the situation. Here are some tips when you’re dealing with an insurance adjuster. #1...

Physical injuries sustained during a car accident are usually immediately obvious. However, in many cases there is more damage than meets the eye. Being involved in an auto accident in Las Vegas can have a lasting effect on your mental state. What is Emotional Distress? Emotional distress is the mental anguish that can be experienced by a victim(s), or a close relative of the victim(s), resulting directly from a traumatic experience. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary: “A highly...

The metropolitan area of Nevada has seen a distinct increase in road fatalities since the beginning of the year, in comparison to 2018, the deadliest year in a decade for road fatalities with 331 (increase of 6.4% from 2017 according to the Department of Public Safety). Las Vegas Review Journal reports that there have been eight roadside fatalities since January 1st in the Metro Area. The causes of the road accidents varied from a motorcycle collision with...

The dash cam (dashboard camera) is becoming more popular year upon year for drivers nationwide. A small recording device attached to your dashboard can give clear visual footage of any event that happened in front of your vehicle. Is it worth your while to invest in a dashboard camera for 2019? Are There Restrictions on Dash Cams in Nevada? Not all states in the US have the same restrictions when it comes to using dash cams. This...