Las Vegas, with its unique blend of residents and tourists, offers a competitive yet rewarding environment for car accident attorneys. What does it take to build a successful car accident law firm in this dynamic city? Strategic planning, dedication, and the proper support. Here’s how you can establish and grow a thriving practice in this […]
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Car accidents occur in Nevada each day. Thousands of people are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents yearly. Sadly, most of the motor vehicle accidents in Nevada could have been avoided. Common Causes of Nevada Car Accidents The most common causes of Nevada car crashes involve driver negligence. Inattention and reckless driving behavior account […]
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With distracted driving more prominent than ever before, communities are doing what they can to keep their neighborhood safe. Especially with schools in session and students commuting to and from class, many educational institutions prioritize the safety of young minds. That is why schools all over the country are embracing the “Look Up, Look Out” […]
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About one in four of the traffic fatalities in the Silver State are pedestrians, and that figure is well above the national average. Many, if not most, of these fatalities occur outside crosswalks in non-urban areas during non-daylight hours (between dusk and dawn), and most victims are either young children or older adults.
These facts mean a lot. Many vehicles slow down around intersections, especially if traffic is heavy, and speed up in non-intersections, especially if traffic is light or moderate.
Further, as a rule of thumb, visibility is about 300 times greater during daylight hours. And, since many non-crosswalk areas are unlit, the difference may be even greater when it comes to pedestrian accidents. Lack of visibility also explains why so many young children are victims, because it is simply harder for motorists to see them, especially if they are not really looking for pedestrians in the first place.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 50,000 people per year are injured in bicycle crashes. But researchers estimate that only about one in ten injury bicycle crashes are reported to police, so the actual number is probably more like 500,000 people a year, or roughly 1,300 per day. These incidents are very common […]
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