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Las Vegas Is One of the U.S.’s Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians: What It Means for Injury Claims

If you've been struck by a vehicle while walking in Las Vegas, you're not alone. This year’s KURU Footwear report ranks Las Vegas as the third most dangerous city for pedestrians in the United States, with 3.41 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people. In 2024, Nevada recorded its highest number of pedestrian fatalities ever, with 95 deaths in Clark County alone. These statistics matter for your injury claim because they establish the severity of the pedestrian safety crisis and support your case for compensation. 
rear side of a silver car parked near a sidewalk. Several people are walking on the sidewalk beside the car, and the scene appears to be in an urban area with a paved street and pedestrian pathway.

Las Vegas, NV — New Law: State Affirms Workers’ Compensation Protections for First Responders Facing Lung Disease Risks

Las Vegas, NV (December 2nd, 2025) – Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Senate Bill 7, restoring critical workers' compensation protections for Nevada firefighters and police officers who develop lung disease and other conditions from years of hazardous exposure on the job. The law, which takes effect immediately and applies retroactively, reaffirms the conclusive presumption standard that has protected Las Vegas first responders since 1989.
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Las Vegas, NV — 38 DUI Arrests in Statewide Blitz: What Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents Need to Know

Las Vegas, NV (December 1st, 2025) – Nevada law enforcement agencies conducted a major coordinated operation over the weekend, resulting in 38 DUI arrests during a two-day enforcement campaign. The second annual "Sergeant Abbate and Trooper Felix" DUI Blitz honored two fallen Nevada Highway Patrol officers while working to remove impaired drivers from Nevada roads.
Young drunk driver chased by police while driving under the influence of alcohol

Las Vegas, NV — FDA Expands Baby Formula Recall: What Parents Need to Know About the Infant Botulism Outbreak

Las Vegas, NV (November 12th, 2025) – Parents and caregivers across Nevada are facing urgent health concerns following a nationwide recall of ByHeart baby formula linked to 15 confirmed cases of infant botulism across 12 states. For families in Las Vegas and throughout the Silver State who rely on infant formula, understanding this developing public health emergency is essential to protecting their children’s safety.
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