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According to authorities, the number of fatal vehicular accidents in Southern Nevada has dropped significantly during the first half of 2014, compared with the previous year. EDUCATION IS KEY TO CRASH REDUCTION The Southern Nevada Traffic Safety Committee concluded that during the first six months of 2014, the number of fatal vehicle crashes has dropped nearly 20 […]

Hit-and-run accidents can cause serious injuries, and they add a new dimension of complexity to a personal injury case. Not only is the driver responsible for the accident negligent but he or she also refuses to take responsibility by fleeing the scene. In a recent-hit-and-run crash, the driver was finally caught near Reno, where the […]

Many people do not realize that, among its other claims to fame, Las Vegas is the home of the ARC-CSI Crash Conference held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This important crash testing has been held for the past 12 years and has been valuable in gaining insight into how various crash scenarios take place. […]

The trial of those accused of being responsible for a 2011 train crash which caused the train to ignite and explode, leaving a total of six people dead, is underway. This civil trial is, in part, designed to determine who is at fault in the fiery wreck. According to reports, both sides of the case […]

When someone is injured in a DUI accident, there are both criminal and civil penalties to think about. Criminal penalties such as jail time, fines and community service, are given to the driver to punish him or her for misdeeds, not to compensate the victims for their injuries. There is a difference between collecting damages for […]

According to reports, Robert Robinson, a former Nevada legislator and optometrist, died less than three weeks after he was left outside the Nevada State Veterans Home by nursing home staff. The 89-year-old man suffered second degree burns on his body while sitting outside at the height of the summer heat and without proper protection. Later that […]

A 57-year-old subcontractor who was cutting asphalt with a wet saw in a bus lane on West Sahara Avenue was killed after being struck by a drunk driver, according to reports. Around 9:44 a.m., the worker was standing behind his parked and unoccupied 2001 Chevrolet W4500 when he was hit by a 2004 Ford F-150. Police […]

Unfortunately, around 12 percent of drivers in Nevada ignore laws requiring insurance. Therefore, many individuals purchase uninsured motorist coverage. This type of coverage protects you if you are involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist. These policies will reimburse medical costs, loss of wages and other expenses if you are injured in an accident caused […]

A man was ejected from his car after hitting a work truck near The Orleans Casino, according to the metro police. The accident happened at 6:20 am on the Southeast corner of Tropicana and Cameron. Although the victim sustained injuries, they are not believed to be life-threatening. According to some sources, alcohol may have been involved […]

In a bizarre chain of events, Osvaldo Ruiz, now known as the Banana Thrower, was arrested and faces felony charges which will include assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and DUI. Law enforcement officers were called to a convenience store where the clerk was hit with a banana. The clerk explained to officers that two […]