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Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Self-Driving 18 Wheelers Could be Hitting the Road

In some states, self-driving cars are already on the road, and causing accidents, but autonomous 18-wheelers could be first to become mainstream. The technology for self-driving trucks already exists, but not everyone is supportive of these high-tech trucks.
self driving 18 wheelers could be hitting the road

Human Error Responsible for 90% of Road Accidents

Several organizations, including the United Nations, have identified human error and bad driving habits as the number one cause of all road and traffic accidents. It has become so prevalent that the United Nations designated 2011 to 2020 as the Decade of Road Safety. According to Bob Joop Goos, Chairman of the International Organization for Road Accident Prevention, human error is responsible for over 90 percent of traffic and road accidents.

Pedestrians at Extreme Risk in LV Truck Accidents

Pedestrian injury and death due to accidents involving passenger cars and big rigs rose by nearly 20 percent from 2009 to 2014. Unfortunately, this steady rise of accidents shows no signs of slowing. While it is true that big rigs spend the majority of their time on highways, in more complicated urban environments, truck traffic can prove deadly.

Serious Injury and Fatality Numbers Keep Climbing

In 2011, Nevada launched the Zero Fatalities traffic safety goal with then Department of Transportation Director, Susan Martinovich declaring that, “One death on Nevada roads is too many…” Though fatality figures initially dipped, data from the last few years shows that fatal accidents and serious injuries on Nevada’s roads are as common as ever. In some areas the numbers are increasing, particularly in Las Vegas.
Serious injury and fatality numbers keep climbing

Motorcycle Riders More Likely To Suffer Serious Injury

The latest data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed sobering news for motorcycle riders. After seeing deaths drop steadily throughout the 1990s, there’s been a general upswing in motorcycle related deaths and serious injuries. These numbers come at a time when auto fatalities are in a sharp decline, because of advancements in automobile safety technology and driver education.
Motor cycle riders more likely to suffer serious injury

Inadequate Driver Training Leads to More Truck Accidents

Across the country, safety advocates, professional drivers and trucking companies are investing research and dollars into new technology that will help prevent accidents. As beneficial as this technology is, as long as there are untrained drivers on the road, there will continue to be accidents.
Inadequate drive trainings leads to more truck accidents infographic

New Traffic Laws in Nevada

On Thursday, October 1st, several new traffic laws went into effect in the state of Nevada. The Nevada State Legislature passed the laws earlier this year in response to rising fatality rates across the state. New laws regarding electronic proof of insurance and increased speed limits in rural areas will also affect drivers across the state.
New Traffic Laws in Nevada Infographic

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