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25 June, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Truck Fire Highlights Brake Failure Risks on Nevada’s Mountain Roads

Las Vegas, NV (June 24, 2025) – A tractor-trailer traveling from Battle Mountain, Nevada, to Long Beach, California, recently burst into flames. The commercial truck was descending a steep grade when its brakes overheated and ignited in the wheel area.

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18 June, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Las Vegas Heat and E‑Scooter Fires: Lithium-Ion Battery Injury Risks

Las Vegas, NV (June 17th, 2025) – Las Vegas is no stranger to danger when it comes to extreme summer heat. As temperatures climb past 110°F, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires in electric scooters and e-bikes becomes more than just a possibility. It becomes a serious public safety concern. Riders, renters, and even property owners are now facing the consequences of these hidden hazards.

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2 June, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Water Park Worker Hospitalized Due to Chemical Exposure

Las Vegas, NV (June 2nd, 2025) – A worker at the Cowabunga Bay was recently hospitalized due to chemical exposure at the water park.

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22 May, 2025

Pahrump, NV — City’s Fireworks Safety Site Aims to Reduce Injuries During Holiday Celebrations

Pahrump, NV (May 22nd, 2025) – Pahrump, located just over an hour west of Las Vegas, recently opened a designated Fireworks Safety Site for Memorial Day weekend festivities.

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21 May, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Jaya’s Law Aims to Criminalize Wrong-Way Driving

Las Vegas, NV (May 20th, 2025) – Known as Jaya’s Law, Assembly Bill 111 is heading to the Nevada Senate floor for a final vote. If passed, it will move on to the governor for consideration to be signed into law.

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7 May, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Who Is Liable When Self-Driving Cars Crash?

Las Vegas, NV (May 7, 2025) – Zoox has recalled 270 of its self-driving robotaxis for software updates aimed at preventing future incidents like the collision that occurred involving one of these autonomous vehicles in April 2025. While no one was injured in the April crash, the company is taking preemptive measures to avoid similar accidents in the future, which could result in serious injuries or death.

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7 May, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — CPSC Warning: SharkNinja Recalls Pressure Cookers After Burn Injuries Reported

Las Vegas, NV (May 6th, 2025) – SharkNinja has recalled 1.8 million of its pressure cookers after reports surfaced of users suffering serious burns due to a product design flaw. The defect allows the cookers to be opened while still pressurized, which can cause hot contents to eject and result in serious injuries.

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1 May, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Chain Link Fence Added to Dangerous Roadway to Improve Safety

Las Vegas, NV (May 1st, 2025) – Boulder Highway, long known as one of the deadliest roads in Nevada for pedestrians, is now home to a new chain-link fence stretching nearly a mile from Flamingo Road to near Nellis Boulevard. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) installed the fence as part of a $2.1 million safety project aimed at curbing mid-block crossings, many of which have proven fatal.

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30 April, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — Recalled Products Still for Sale: What Consumers Need to Know

Las Vegas, NV (April 29th, 2025) – Despite a product recall in January 2025, reports have emerged that Gerber’s Soothe ‘n’ Chew Teething Sticks are still available on some Nevada store shelves.

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25 April, 2025

Las Vegas, NV — School Liability for Violence and Injuries: What Las Vegas Families Need to Know

Las Vegas, NV (April 24th, 2025) – The UNLV Police Department is currently facing an officer shortage, an issue that predates the fatal campus shooting on December 6, 2023.

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