Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Las Vegas, NV (July 20th, 2026) – A driverless car crash raises a difficult legal question: who is responsible when no human driver is behind the wheel? As autonomous vehicles become more common on Las Vegas roads, injured victims may need to look beyond traditional car accident claims to identify every party that may share responsibility.

Las Vegas, NV (July 14th, 2026) – As students prepare to head back to school across the Las Vegas Valley, the Clark County School District Police Department is sending drivers a clear message to slow down or expect a ticket. The announcement highlights an important safety issue for Las Vegas families: when motorists ignore school zone laws and strike a pedestrian, they may face both traffic penalties and civil liability for the injuries they cause.

Las Vegas, NV (April 1st, 2026) – New data from the Clark County School District reveals a troubling rise in school bus crashes, raising serious questions about student safety on Nevada roads. Parents and caregivers concerned about a child injured in a bus accident should understand their legal options and the steps to protect their family's rights. If your child has been hurt in a school bus incident, contact George Bochanis Injury Law Offices at (702) 388-2005 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable legal team.

Las Vegas, NV (March 12th, 2026) – On March 12, 2026, the Clark County School District launched Safe Travels Day to address growing concerns about student pedestrian safety across Las Vegas school zones. The initiative comes as Nevada continues to rank among the nation's most dangerous states for pedestrians, with children facing heightened risks during school commutes.

You may have a personal injury case even if you were jaywalking when a car hit you. Nevada law uses comparative negligence, meaning shared fault. Your ability to get compensation depends on your percentage of fault compared with the driver’s. Many times, drivers bear primary liability for jaywalking pedestrians’ injuries since drivers’ speed, distraction, failure to yield, or other issues may have factored into an accident.

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.

Liability for pickup-zone crashes at Vegas resorts often depends on whether hotels, rideshare companies, or drivers failed to uphold their duty of care. This is the obligation to maintain safe conditions and prevent foreseeable harm. 

Las Vegas, NV (September 23rd, 2025) – Las Vegas police issued nearly 200 citations in a single weekend as part of a citywide DUI blitz, underscoring the persistent dangers of impaired driving in our community. According to FOX5 Vegas, the operation led to 199 citations, 16 DUI arrests, and four additional arrests. Officers from multiple units, including Northeast, Southeast, Traffic, and 911 Communications, joined forces, and a phlebotomist was on hand to perform blood draws for testing.

Have you been injured in a Las Vegas car accident while visiting? Your legal rights as a tourist are intact. The laws in Nevada protect car accident victims, whether they are residents or visitors. Of course, you can help yourself more with the pursuit for compensation by documenting the scene, seeking medical care, preserving evidence, and connecting with a local lawyer.