# Blog Archives: Car Accident - Page 5 | Open 24/7 ## [National Transportation Officials Release List of Top Safety Concerns](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/national-transportation-officials-release-list-of-top-safety-concerns/) Posted on: January 20, 2015. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Semi Trucks](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/truck-300x158.jpg) 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, … ## [How Low Gas Prices Lead to More Accidents and Fatalities](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/how-low-gas-prices-lead-to-more-accidents-and-fatalities/) Posted on: January 9, 2015. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![man holding money and using calculator](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/costs-300x200.jpg) 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 … ## [6 Tips for Driving in the Rain and Wet Weather](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/6-tips-for-driving-in-the-rain-and-wet-weather/) Posted on: December 3, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![car wet from rain](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/weather-300x158.jpg) 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 … ## [Vehicle Recalls Remind Owners of Need to Ensure Safety](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/vehicle-recalls-remind-owners-of-need-to-ensure-safety/) Posted on: November 17, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Air Bag](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/air-bag-300x158.jpg) 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 … ## [Experts Call for Later School Start Times to Reduce Traffic Accidents](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/experts-call-for-later-school-start-times-to-reduce-teen-traffic-accidents/) Posted on: September 4, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Three teenagers going to school](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/teenagers-300x158.png) 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 … ## [Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Watch in Southern Nevada](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/heavy-rainfall-and-flash-flood-watch-in-southern-nevada/) Posted on: August 12, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Flood](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/flood-300x158.jpg) 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 … ## [Study Shows Texting While Driving Laws Reduce Teen Traffic Deaths](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/study-shows-texting-while-driving-laws-reduce-teen-traffic-deaths/) Posted on: August 4, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) On Teens and Texting… According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting while driving is considered one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, as well as one of the most common. Each year, texting while driving causes thousands of preventable accidents, injuries, and deaths, especially among novice drivers. Statistics from the … ## [LVPD Announces Plan to Stop Responding to Non-Injury Accidents](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/lvpd-announces-plan-to-stop-responding-to-non-injury-accidents/) Posted on: July 25, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Two LVPD police vehicles blocking Tropicana Ave intersection on Las Vegas Strip](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/las-vegas-police-department-300x169.jpg) 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 … ## [How Distracted Driving Factors Into Fatalities at LV Intersections](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/how-distracted-driving-factors-into-fatal-accidents-at-las-vegas-intersections/) Posted on: February 12, 2014. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Distracted Driving Laws](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/distracted-driving-300x117.jpg) 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 in Toyota Vehicles](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/unintended-acceleration-in-toyota-vehicles/) Posted on: October 2, 2013. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Accelerator](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/acceleraotr-300x239.jpg) 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 … ## [Beware of Dangerous Weather While Driving](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/beware-of-dangerous-weather-while-driving/) Posted on: July 12, 2013. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![Dangerous Weather](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dangerous-weather-300x205.jpg) 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 … ## [Teen Driving Fatalities are on the Rise](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/teen-driving-fatalities-are-on-the-rise/) Posted on: April 5, 2012. Category: [Car Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/car-accident/) ![teen driving](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-300x200.jpg) 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. 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