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Single Car Accident Due to Weather

Nevada offers beautiful sunshine and clear skies throughout the year. However, the pleasant weather can suddenly turn into dust storms, severe wind gusts, and heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of road accidents. Nevada traffic safety crash facts reveal the following about total traffic fatalities in the state from 2016-2020: Single-vehicle rollover accidents accounted for 13% …

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Personal Injury Lawyer Fees: What You Need to Know

Have you been injured and are considering pursuing your personal injury claim but are hesitant because you’re unsure about lawyer costs? You’re not alone. Many Nevadans face the same challenge and often end up accepting what insurance companies offer. They believe the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer will be too much and might …

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Is Nevada a No-Fault State? Understanding Car Accident Laws in Nevada

No, Nevada is not a no-fault auto insurance state. Rather, it’s an at-fault state. If you suffered injuries in a car accident in Nevada and are confused about the state’s car accident laws and how to seek compensation for your damages, read this blog post. It simplifies Nevada car accident laws. What Is an At-Fault …

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Award of Attorney’s Fees in Personal Injury Litigation

According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), car crash deaths have increased despite the Covid Pandemic. Contributing to this increase is the failure to use seat belts. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) reported the number of deaths of non-seat-belted drivers and passengers in Nevada increased by 20 percent from 2019 to 2020. A recent crash highlighted how failure to use seat belts have contributed to more crash deaths.

Failure to Use Seat Belt Increase Deaths from Car Crashes

According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), car crash deaths have increased despite the Covid Pandemic. Contributing to this increase is the failure to use seat belts. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) reported the number of deaths of non-seat-belted drivers and passengers in Nevada increased by 20 percent from 2019 to 2020. A recent crash highlighted how failure to use seat belts have contributed to more crash deaths.

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