Blog Archive: Car Accident - Page 5

Transportation is a crucial part of the American economy, and it’s something a lot of us interact with as part of our daily lives. Because transportation is such an integral asset to communities across the country, the federal government goes to great lengths to regulate different areas of the industry – including transportation on land, …

In recent months, fuel costs have fallen dramatically across the country. In Nevada, low gas prices have helped nudge the economy upward, giving more residents extra money in their pockets and more motivation to take trips during the holidays. As suggested in a recent piece aired on NPR, however, cheaper gas may have a hidden …

The rainy season is here and with it comes an increase in traffic accidents. Because poor weather conditions can have such a dangerous impact on roadway safety, it is important for all motorists on the road to make safety their number one priority. At Shook & Stone, we have helped many clients who were injured …

In our previous blog, we discussed recent recalls over defective Takata airbags. We also discussed how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer advisory urging consumers to take immediate action to take recalled cars and trucks in for service. While news of recalls may seem commonplace in today’s headlines, the fact is …

With Labor Day now behind us, summer is over and the school year is in session for most students across the country. For many, this means waking up early and getting to class on time – even if it’s not the easiest thing to do. In fact, according to researchers, it’s not only hard for …

Las Vegas visitors and residents can expect rainfall today and tomorrow, and a flash flooding watch has been issued for much of Southern Nevada. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for all of Clark County and Lincoln County as well as part of Nye County from 11am Tuesday through Wednesday morning. With …

The Las Vegas Police Department recently announced a change in their policy – they will no longer be responding to non-injury motor vehicle accidents. Property damage only accidents, or “fender benders,” no longer warrant police action. There are some exceptions to this rule. The LVPD announced six different types of accidents that they will always …

It was a tragic accident that could have been prevented. On the night of August 17, a fatal collision occurred at a Las Vegas intersection due to a negligent driver. The cause of this tragedy? Distracted driving. Every day, drivers across the country are putting everyone on the roads in danger by not paying attention …

Unintended acceleration. You may or may not have heard of it, but this glitch has caused many scares for hundreds of drivers throughout the nation. Toyota is one of the major automobile manufacturers at the center of this investigation and has recalled nearly 8 million vehicles across the U.S. What is Unintended Acceleration (UI)? Unintended …

Driving in severe weather can be extremely dangerous. When the roads are wet, they can become increasingly slick and tires can lose traction. Also, high wind gusts can push vehicles all over the road and cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle. Heavy rain can impair visibility, and the noise of the raindrops …

According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), teen traffic fatalities over the first six months of 2011 increased considerably from the year 2010. In fact, deaths of 16-year-olds increased 16 percent to 93 fatalities and deaths of 17-year-olds increased seven percent to 118. This increase goes against the recent trend of …