Category: Accident News

Las Vegas, NV (October 7th, 2026) – A green light allows a driver to proceed through an intersection, but it does not always give that driver the right of way over a pedestrian. Under Nevada law, a driver turning left or right on a circular green light must yield to pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk.

Las Vegas, NV (September 30th, 2026) – A pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk can affect a wrongful death claim in Nevada, but it does not automatically prevent the family from pursuing compensation. That question is especially relevant after a recent Las Vegas crash in which police say a 52-year-old pedestrian entered Lake Mead Boulevard outside a crosswalk before a collision with a semi-truck. Nevada law considers the actions of everyone involved when determining fault.

Las Vegas, NV (September 24, 2026) – Injured child passengers play no role in causing a crash, making their right to financial recovery distinct from driver disputes. Following complex accidents, like a recent Las Vegas collision at Nellis Boulevard and Owens Avenue that critically injured a 4-year-old, Nevada law permits fault to be divided among all responsible drivers. An injury claim for a child must evaluate every driver's negligence to ensure all available insurance coverage is pursued.

Las Vegas, NV (September 17th, 2026) – A contractor was recently hospitalized after an incident involving mobile equipment inside a completed Boring Company tunnel near the Las Vegas Strip. The incident raises an important question for workers injured on jobsites involving contractors, subcontractors, equipment providers, and other businesses: Is workers’ compensation the only way to recover after a workplace injury?

Las Vegas, NV (August 3rd, 2026) – A pedestrian crash on Eastern Avenue forced authorities to close the roadway in both directions while investigators worked to determine what happened. The collision was one of three pedestrian crashes reported across the Las Vegas Valley in a single night, highlighting the serious risks pedestrians face when sharing the road with vehicles.

Storey County, NV (June 15th, 2026) – A Sun Valley man died after he was struck and crushed by an excavator bucket at an industrial worksite in Storey County, Nevada. When a worker is killed on the job, Nevada law provides specific protections and legal remedies for surviving family members. 

Las Vegas, NV (June 11, 2026) – A business in Las Vegas may face a lawsuit if staff fail to take reasonable steps to get emergency medical help for an unresponsive or seriously injured guest. Liability depends on what employees observed, how they responded, and whether a delay in medical care contributed to injury or death.

Las Vegas, NV (June 3rd, 2026) – When families visit indoor adventure parks, they expect attractions to be operated safely. Recent reports involving injuries at Spy Ninjas HQ in Las Vegas have raised questions about what happens when a child is hurt at an entertainment venue and whether the facility can be held responsible. A Las Vegas family recently came forward claiming their 8-year-old daughter suffered a leg injury while using an attraction at the indoor adventure park. 

Las Vegas, NV (May 26th, 2026) – Clark County officials are warning motorists to be vigilant as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" begin, a period stretching from Memorial Day to Labor Day that historically sees a significant spike in fatal traffic accidents. Increased road travel, tourism, and teen drivers out of school contribute to a heightened risk of collisions throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding areas.