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The Las Vegas area faces a dire situation as pedestrian deaths skyrocket in 2024. Already in 2024, 40 pedestrians have lost their lives. This year's fatalities have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2023, raising alarm among safety advocates and local residents. Two primary culprits continue to drive this deadly trend: excessive speed...

A group of nonprofits is working to transform the "100 Deadliest Days" from Memorial Day to Labor Day into the "100 Safest Days" for the first time. This initiative sheds light on the important role parents play in influencing the way their teens drive. It also hopes to foster safer teen driving habits and reduce...

Motorcycle fatalities have surged significantly this year across Nevada, rising 183 percent statewide, from six deaths in the first quarter of 2023 to 17 in the same period this year. This comes as the state experienced a significant increase in fatal crashes this year, with nearly 40 percent more deadly crashes through March compared to...

Distracted driving presents a significant threat to all road users. The negligent behavior contributes to over 3,000 fatalities annually in the U.S. Meanwhile, distracted driving contributed to 53 fatalities, amounting to 3 percent of all traffic deaths in Nevada (2017-2021). Despite the clear dangers and Nevada's strict laws prohibiting cell phone or electronic device use...

Slip and fall accidents often happen in grocery stores, properties, malls, big box stores, casinos, and work sites. Often, these accidents result in individuals hitting their heads against the ground or other solid surfaces. Despite the immediate embarrassment and seemingly minor nature of these falls, the consequent brain injuries from slip and fall accidents can...

In a recent study conducted by pre-settlement legal funding company High Rise Financial, an analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a revealing look into the most common charges drivers faced after being involved in fatal crashes between 2012 and 2021. The study analyzed the data of 507,728 drivers involved...

No matter how long you've been driving, it's very easy to become complacent on the road. For example, many drivers become comfortable using cell phones behind the wheel or speeding. Some even become confident in their ability to drive impaired or drowsy. But these are all bad driving habits that could result in a car...

Las Vegas car accident lawyer explains efforts to prevent drunk driving accidents. In honor of National Drunk Driving Prevention Month this month, a Las Vegas organization has been placing roadside memorials in memory of people who died in fatal drunk driving accidents in the city, according to KTNV News. “We decided we needed something that...

Nevada has one of the nation's highest pedestrian accident fatality rates in the country, according to a recent study. That's probably because Nevada recently set a record high for pedestrian deaths for the entire state last year. So, just how bad are pedestrian fatalities in Nevada? Why do so many pedestrian accidents happen? And which...

The latest data on fatal car accidents in Nevada for 2022 has revealed a disturbing trend. State traffic accident figures show 416 statewide traffic-related deaths. That's an increase of 34 fatalities from the preliminary count of 382 reported in January. How accurate are the latest traffic fatality figures for Nevada? Delays in reporting from various...