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Personal Injury

23 February, 2017

Bicycle Safety Tips for Your Kids

Bicycle safety is essential to prevent accidents and injuries for kids. In Nevada, a Las Vegas bike accident attorney often sees kids with serious injuries including fractures and broken bones, facial cuts and abrasions, and head trauma as a result of bicycle accidents.

Personal Injury

17 February, 2017

NHTSA reviews effectiveness of motorcycle helmets

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study which found that, in general, motorcycle helmets are improving and saving more lives, however, their effectiveness is hampered by the failure of some states to enact rigorous motorcycle helmet laws. NHTSA reviews the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets every few years to examine the impact of new designs and technology on motorcycle fatalities and to identify areas in which regulators and manufacturers could improve safety.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

10 February, 2017

Is Driving with Music Considered Distracted Driving?

Listening to music while operating a vehicle is only considered distracted driving in certain circumstances. Deciding whether a driver is distracted entails looking at key variables along a spectrum of considerations. These variables include the driver’s age and driving experience, what style of music is listened to and the volume.

Personal Injury

3 February, 2017

Small Dogs Can Pack A Big Bite

Small dogs can cause serious injuries, and dog bites by smaller dogs may be underreported. The media often focuses on large, aggressive breeds such as pit bulls. Understanding why dogs bite is key to preventing bites from any breed. A dog bite lawyer Las Vegas can answer questions after a bite has occurred.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

26 January, 2017

Fuel Tankers: The Most Dangerous Vehicles on the Road

Fuel tankers are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road, because they carry loads that make them vulnerable to rollovers and explosions. A truck accident lawyer Las Vegas commonly sees serious injuries and fatalities caused by fuel tanker accidents on Nevada’s open roads and highways.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

19 January, 2017

Why Taxi Trips Send Passengers to the Hospital

Each year, nearly 2,500 taxi trips end in an accident. That’s roughly seven accidents per day. Moreover, it is estimated that nearly 3,000 taxi drivers are cited each year for moving violations. For vacationers and residents, these statistics show that a seemingly safe ride can be anything but.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

12 January, 2017

How to Protect Your Rights in An Auto Accident

Victims of an auto crash have legal protections allowing them to seek recompense for damages and injuries. However, it is essential to take certain steps and avoid common mistakes to protect these rights when involved in any form of vehicular crash.

Personal Injury

5 January, 2017

How Drunk Driving Can Affect Car Accident Claims

When a car accident involves a drunk driver, new factors arise that can affect the claim. Being aware of this information can help an accident victim or his or her family make informed decisions throughout the claims process.

Personal Injury

28 December, 2016

When Golf Carts Sideline Your Game

Nationwide, golf carts cause roughly 15,000 personal injuries every year. Annually, tens of thousands of golfers flock to the dozens of golf courses in and around Las Vegas. Many use motorized golf carts during their visits without realizing the very real dangers these machines can pose.

Hotel Injuries

21 December, 2016

Hotel Liability For Assaults in Las Vegas

A common type of injury that occurs in Las Vegas hotels is an assault, and the hotel operator may be liable if he or she did not exercise due care and the assault was foreseeable. Not all assaults that happen at hotels will have the basis for premises liability lawsuits, however. The cases turn on whether or not the hotel’s negligence resulted in the assault’s occurrence. A hotel injury lawyer in Las Vegas might review the circumstances in order to determine whether or not the hotel appears to have breached its duty of care in an assault.

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