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Wrong-way drivers are a deadly threat for motorists in Southern Nevada. When drivers travel down the wrong side of the road, they turn their vehicles into fast-moving missiles that can cause injury or death in the blink of an eye. This past year, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to over 400[…]

Motor vehicle accident risk fluctuates throughout the day, and there are times when accidents are more prone to occur. Drivers can reduce their risk by changing their schedules and avoiding travel during these times. This won’t eliminate the risk, but it does help mitigate it. The Busiest Times of Day[…]

More than 42 million tourists visit Las Vegas each year, and a significant number leave with personal injuries. When a trip to the strip leads to souvenirs that bleed, break, burn, or hurt, tourists should pursue immediate treatment to help reduce the potential for long-term harm and create a local[…]

Boxers, football players, and others who suffer repeated blows to the head can suffer serious consequences that can include memory loss, loss of limb or organ function, and cognitive impairments. They are also more prone to develop Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The rate of traumatic brain injuries in the United[…]

Traffic cameras can record a wide range of information that can be used to establish fault when a crash occurs at an intersection. Recordings from these devices can be used to show that a vehicle was speeding, ran a red light, or performed an illegal turn. When available, a Las[…]

When floors, balconies, and their supporting structures fail they can cause serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths. In Nevada, facility managers, building owners, or the architects who designed the structure can be held liable for negligence. Notable Structural Failures There have been multiple structural failures over the past few years that[…]

Wheel adapters and spacers may not be safe for highway use and when they fail, the consequences can be deadly. Manufacturers and retailers all over the world, however, are failing to warn drivers about the dangers these wheel accessories present. And despite the deaths of two innocent people on a[…]

Car rental agencies that profit from partnerships with Uber and Lyft are also liable for the accidents and injuries rideshare drivers cause. As ridesharing services spread across the country, this loosely regulated industry poses a significant risk to passengers. When ridesharing accidents occur in Nevada, it can be difficult to[…]

Mistaking leaking cerebral spinal fluid for a runny nose can be a fatal mistake. Patients who suffer traumatic brain injuries can leak fluid from the brain which often presents as the same type of runny nose caused by allergic reactions or a migraine headache. Mistaking one for the other can delay treatment[…]

Pedestrian bollards were installed in various Las Vegas locations to prevent fatalities but some may be raising the risk. Many motorists argue that the height and design of bollards throughout the city create a distraction. They also argue that their height blocks their view of pedestrians which increases the risk of[…]