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According to Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design 2019 report, there were 601 pedestrian fatalities across Nevada from 2008-2017. This has given the Silver State an average annual pedestrian fatality rate of 2.12 per 100,000 people and a ranking of 11 in the top 20 most dangerous states for walking. It should be of no surprise that...

For many Las Vegas visitors, riding in a hot air balloon is an exciting way to view the rich landscape. For those who have never tried it, though, hot air ballooning looks risky. Risk factors that, historically, have led to crashes include: Inclement weather, such as rain, wind, and lightning storms Pointy objects such as...

The attractions and amenities along the Vegas Strip draw people from all over the United States and the world. Many visitors to Las Vegas don't get around in their own cars. This means a great deal of foot traffic, and visitors taking buses to tour the city and to get from point A to point...

Many tourists come to Las Vegas to enjoy the array of entertainment and amenities the city has to offer. It is unfortunate, however, when a fun outing takes a turn for the worse due to criminals preying on unsuspecting victims. According to the city’s crime index, Las Vegas had approximately 3,436 robberies and 5,134 assaults...

Las Vegas isn’t just a place to come gamble. In fact, many visitors prefer the entertainment offered outside of the casinos – including the city’s amusement parks. While amusement parks offer a fun, thrill-seeking experience, mechanical failures and negligent staff periodically put patrons in danger. A local incident raises safety concerns Back in April of...

Getting bumps and bruises while running and playing is part of being a kid, but serious injuries can be prevented simply by ensuring that our playgrounds are free of hazards and defects. There are roughly 700 playgrounds throughout Clark County, and unfortunately, many of them have been ignored by those who are responsible for maintaining...

Whether it’s a night out at one of Las Vegas’s renowned casinos or a quick stop at the pharmacy, people should feel safe going about their business. Unfortunately, due to the crime rate in Las Vegas, this is often not the case. Unsuspecting people throughout the city are often targeted in robberies, random acts of...

In a recent incident reported by 13 Action News, one person was killed, and two others injured, while waiting for an RTC bus near Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard. The three individuals were struck by a suspected drunk driver who reportedly drove onto the curb. The RTC stop at Sahara and Nellis was set behind...

Many residents and visitors of Las Vegas prefer to get around by bicycle. For some residents, a bicycle may be their only way to get around. In 2016, approximately 10.5 percent of Las Vegas households didn’t own any vehicles. Just a year earlier, the city ranked No. 3 in the nation for being the most...

Not all cases of personal injury are as clear-cut as we’d like to think. Sometimes, determining where negligence occurred takes some digging. Without witnesses or a recollection of what happened, injury victims may be limited on their options.   Mystery surrounding a recent injury In a recent incident reported by Fox 5, a man celebrating New Year’s Eve in...