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Yearly Archives: 2018

Some Issues In Las Vegas Failure To Yield Collision Claims

Every year, there are about 800,000 failure to yield collisions in the United States. That includes both intersection collisions and unsafe lane change collisions. Sometimes, these incidents are low-speed “fender benders” that only cause property damages. But in many other cases, especially in higher-speed wrecks, serious injuries can result. These crash victims are usually entitled …

‘Slow Down, Please’

That was the simple advice that the Metropolitan Police Department offered after a fatal left-turn motorcycle crash in Las Vegas. This accident occurred near the intersection of Stuart Avenue and Nellis Boulevard. Investigators state that Raymundo Enrique Acosta III was riding northbound on Nellis when a 2013 Dodge Dart turned left against traffic and directly …

The Five Types Of Driving Impairment In Nevada Car Crashes

Human error causes about 90 percent of the car wrecks in Las Vegas. Most of these wrecks involve either negligence, which is a lack of ordinary care, or negligence per se, which is a statutory violation (e.g. DUI). That’s especially true with regard to the five types of impairment, as outlined below. Damages in negligence …

Two Crashes Kill Two Motorcyclists Within Twelve Hours

After a wreck on the North Side and another one in the South Valley, it appears that no part of the city is safe for motorcycle riders. One wreck occurred near the intersection of Allen and Cheyenne. An SUV driver attempted to turn left against traffic from westbound Cheyenne and enter a private driveway. But …

High-Speed Wreck In Las Vegas Kills Pedestrian

An out-of-control SUV barreled onto the sidewalk, struck a pedestrian, and ended up on top of a pickup truck. The wreck occurred in the West Valley, near the intersection of West Sahara and South Rainbow. According to investigators and witnesses, a 30-year-old man hopped the curb in an SUV, striking a pedestrian on the sidewalk. …