Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Personal Injury
The use of handheld cell phones while driving is completely outlawed in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. But how can you make sure that drivers will comply with the law? One way is to make their cell phones inoperable. That’s what a new device from a Georgia company can do. Known as Cell Control, the …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Traffic Enforcement
Last year, the Nevada legislature passed a law prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving on the state’s roadways. During the latter part of last year, police only issued warnings to drivers violating the law. But law enforcement agencies began writing tickets for these infractions at the start of this year. So how …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Traffic Laws
The entire state of Nevada is into its first full week of a ban on handheld cell phone use while driving. The legislation was enacted in an effort to prevent auto accidents that arise from electronic device-caused distracted driving. Early reports indicate that many drivers in the state are obeying the new law. But like …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Traffic Laws
We told you earlier that state lawmakers are considering legislation that would outlaw texting while driving and/or cell phone use while driving. This week, state senators heard testimony about the pros and cons of such laws. Shirley Breeden, a Democratic senator from Las Vegas, is the sponsor of SB-140, which would outlaw the use of …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Nevada Personal Injury Information
It is important to point out that even though cell phone use while driving is currently legal, it can be used as evidence of liability in an auto accident in a civil court. This means that a driver who causes an auto accident while texting or talking on a cell phone may be held responsible for damages in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. In addition, if a plaintiff suspects that cell phone use may be the cause of an auto accident, lawyers may attempt to subpoena a defendant’s cell phone records – which will show the dates and times of all calls or texts made from a particular cell phone.