Nevada has recently voted to raise the minimum amount of insurance motorists are required to carry on their automobiles. As of July 1st, 2018, motorists will be required to carry coverage of $25,000 for causing bodily injury or death of a single person, and $50,000 for the deaths of two […]

The attorneys at Mainor Wirth have noticed a significant increase in motor vehicle accident cases where the at fault party either has no insurance or carries the minimum $15,000 coverage. Even if medical bills and injuries make a case worth more than a $15,000 settlement, these low coverage amounts are […]

Nevada’s most recent road safety initiative should reduce the number of accidents on the state’s roadways, thereby lowering the costs to drivers involved in car crashes. The new centerline rumble strips will alert drivers when they are drifting into the other lane, which will help to reduce head-on and sideswipe […]

Street racing has become a dangerous pastime for teenagers across the country. Their need for speed is causing serious accidents and injuries to other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Dangers of Street Racing Street racing among teenage drivers is a popular past time that’s causing serious accidents, injuries, and […]

Recent studies have shown that low-speed vehicle crashes can present the same level of risk of injury or death as high-speed crashes. Vehicle impact at slow speeds puts pedestrians in danger in many different areas, particularly in urban neighborhoods. How Speed Influences Risk In a 2011 study conducted by the […]

Nevada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana could lead to a rise in car insurance premiums. A 2.7% uptick in car accident rates has been registered in states where marijuana has been legalized, compared to their counterparts that haven’t yet taken this step, where figures have remained flat. Insurance companies are […]

An improved economy and risky driving behaviors have led to an increase in car accident fatality rates despite the advanced safety features that are installed on newer cars. With more motorists traveling on America’s roadways, it is important for drivers to exercise caution to help to prevent accidents from happening. […]

Swimming and summer go hand in hand in Las Vegas, and in 2016 there were 50 submersion events in public and private pools in Southern Nevada that resulted in 9 fatalities. Fortunately, so far in 2017, 26 non-fatal submersions and zero fatalities have been reported. Even though the fatality rates […]

Tire blowouts are an unanticipated frustration for many drivers, but there are several factors that lead to tire failures that can be prevented. The peak season for tire blowouts runs from around mid-May to early October and Mainor Wirth typically comes across an increased number of auto accident cases involving […]

Comparative negligence is the primary theory of tortfeasor recovery for the vast majority of injured persons. Negligence is a broad “umbrella” term that denotes a cause of action for the recovery of damages due to injuries sustained by the negligent (or careless) actions of another person. Negligence itself has broken […]