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Motor Vehicle Accidents

19 February, 2016

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 Vehicle Accidents

10 February, 2016

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.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Press Release

6 February, 2016

Las Vegas Auto Accident Lawyer George Bochanis Urges More Effective Barriers, Better Planning in Wake of Pedestrian Death

Following the late January death of a man in North Las Vegas, auto accident lawyer George Bochanis is urging more effective barriers to protect pedestrians, as well as better mass transit planning to prevent future deaths.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

2 October, 2015

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.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

30 September, 2015

Large Truck Accidents in Nevada: Who’s to Blame?

Large truck accidents are a serious concern on the roadways of America. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in approximately 342,000 police reported vehicle accidents in the United States in 2013 alone. Of those, 3,964 fatality accidents and an estimated 95,000 injury accidents involved large trucks.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Nevada’s Revised Strategic Highway Plan Emphasizes Motorcycle Safety

Keeping everyone safe on the roadways, including motorcyclists, is a top priority for Nevada officials. The Nevada Department of Transportation, along with partner groups, recently updated the state’s strategic highway plan for keeping the roads safe. Motorcycle safety was included as one of the six critical focus areas highlighted in the plan.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

As the Economy Improves, Vehicle Deaths Rise

As the economy improves and more people get back to work, roadways are getting jammed, leading to an increase in fatal car accidents.The economic improvement in the United States is having some unintended consequences, including an increase in fatal car accidents. As the labor market improves, more people are commuting to work, and cities across the country are reporting a rise in car crashes and fatal accidents.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

As more states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, more drivers are likely to be driving under the influence. As stoned drivers get behind the wheel, questions and concerns about their mental impairment and the risks of increased dangers on the road are being discussed by law enforcement and state officials across the country.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Nevada Plans an HOV Lane Overhaul

The Nevada Department of Transportation is planning an overhaul of managed lanes on Southern Nevada Roads. HOV, or High Occupancy Vehicle lanes have been a part of the freeway in Las Vegas for over a decade, and if things go according to planned, there will be more. Construction on I-15 has been happening for years, and highway officials have learned while they go.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 August, 2015

Traffic fatalities increase on Nevada roadways

Statistics for 2014 are in, and the news for traffic-related fatalities is not good. Newly released data from the Nevada Department of Public Safety shows that, for 12 of Nevada’s 17 counties, traffic fatalities have increased in the past year. While not every county shows an increase, the number for the state is higher, with 18 more deaths than 2013. This signals a reverse in the downward trend that had held steady since 2006.

Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents