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Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws. However, two types of driver behaviors responsible for many severe accidents and injuries are negligence and recklessness. Understanding their difference may help you when navigating an accident claim with the help of your Las Vegas car accident attorney. Negligent vs. Reckless Driver Behaviors Negligence is a driver’s failure to demonstrate the acceptable amount of care expected of them, resulting in harm or injury to...

When an external force causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull repeatedly, causing damage to the brain in multiple areas, it is called a coup-contrecoup (pronounced “coo” and “contra coo”) brain injury. A coup injury refers to the damage from the initial point of impact, whereas contrecoup describes the injury that occurs on the opposite side of the brain at the additional point(s) of impact. What Causes a Coup-Contrecoup Injury? There are certain types...

After a car accident in Las Vegas, a witness statement can be the difference in recovering compensation or not. Therefore, it is critical to ask any eyewitnesses for their contact information since speaking to them immediately isn’t always an option. After you seek medical attention, you can reach out to them and ask for the following details. Important Information to Collect from Witnesses Make sure to ask a witness the following: Where were you in relation to...

To operate a motorcycle in Nevada, riders are required by law to have a valid motorcycle license (Class M). Since riding a motorcycle safely takes special skills, some steps must be taken to obtain one. Requirements for Getting a Motorcycle License in Nevada To get a Class M license in Nevada, you must already have a Nevada-issued Class C (standard vehicle) license or higher. In addition, applicants must pass a vision test and either complete an approved...

When a motorcyclist attempts to avoid an accident with a negligent driver but, by doing so, ends up crashing themselves, it is called a “no contact” motorcycle accident. In these cases, a driver can still be liable for the resulting damages if they are found to have contributed to or caused the motorcyclist to crash. Liability for a No Contact Motorcycle Accident Any party can be held accountable for an accident caused by their negligent or careless...