So far, 2014 has seen more traffic accidents in Las Vegas than 2013. According to statistics from both years, 2013 saw a total of 14,255 traffic accidents or 1,188 per month. So far in 2014, there have been 8,605 accidents through August 5 for an average of 1,220 per month. However, as the year is […]
Workers who have suffered injury or illness at their place of employment are allowed to seek workers compensation in the state of Nevada. Although workers comp is offered to you, many insurance carriers will deny your care or make you jump through ridiculous hoops just to receive simple medical treatment. It is important to know your rights […]
A man was ejected from his car after hitting a work truck near The Orleans Casino, according to the metro police. The accident happened at 6:20 am on the Southeast corner of Tropicana and Cameron. Although the victim sustained injuries, they are not believed to be life-threatening. According to some sources, alcohol may have been involved […]
In a bizarre chain of events, Osvaldo Ruiz, now known as the Banana Thrower, was arrested and faces felony charges which will include assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and DUI. Law enforcement officers were called to a convenience store where the clerk was hit with a banana. The clerk explained to officers that two […]
The month of May saw a video go viral with millions of views; even news stations were playing the clip. It was not the latest exploit by a celebrity or a sports figure; instead, the video was of a small boy of whom no one had ever heard. However, the country united in outrage at […]
Research shows that use of seatbelts can save lives and prevent injury. While wearing seatbelts has become more commonplace in America, many people still find reasons not to wear these safety devices consistently. This was the case in a recent accident in Las Vegas where four people who were not wearing seatbelts were seriously injured […]
The recent death of a beloved icon once again brings to light the tragedy of elder abuse. Casey Kasem came into teen households every week through his long-time radio show “American Top 40”. Teens listened intently in the hopes that a boyfriend or girlfriend would send a long distance dedication and to see what number their […]
A Las Vegas man was critically injured when he fell from a tree-trimming bucket, according to recent reports. He was transported to an area hospital where he remains in unknown condition. The man was working near Sandhill Road and Russell Road when he apparently fell from the bucket. The victim was a subcontracted employee of NV […]
A seven-car collision around Mount Vista Street and East Russell Road resulted in two serious injuries, according to police reports. Authorities arrived at the scene to find nine vehicles involved in the accident and two individuals injured. The injured were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with severe wounds. It was not reported which vehicle […]
A man who died in a single-vehicle rollover accident on the 215 Beltway was identified by the Clark County coroner as Stephen Diumenti, 24, according to a recent report. Diumenti was rushed to University Medical Center after he drove off the roadway and rolled near Sahara Avenue. He later died of his injuries. Nevada Highway Patrol […]
The critical head injuries of a 25-year-old driver have led to an investigation of an intersection that area residents have long complained was dangerous, according to Las Vegas police. The young man was rushed to an area medical center after he slammed into a light pole at the intersection of Dean Martin Drive south of […]
Many people approach the personal injury process with an either/or approach: either settle quickly or file a lawsuit. In reality, these choices are rarely this clear-cut. The lines between settlement and filing a lawsuit are often blurred, and the dance of negotiation may take some time. Here are a few facts about the lawsuit/settlement process […]
According to recent police reports, a motorcyclist was killed when a man driving an SUV failed to yield on a left turn. The SUV driver will be charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death. The driver was attempting to make a left turn and says he did not see the motorcycle approach the […]
A fatal pedestrian accident in Sparks, near Reno, is under investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol. The victim, a 38-year-old man, was said to have been walking on McCarran Boulevard and attempted to cross at Nichols when he was hit by a gray Ford Explorer. The driver, Sean Bardin, 42, was driving south when the light […]
Everyone in the United States understands that drinking and driving is not only illegal, but that it is also reckless. Despite billions of dollars spent on law enforcement and other efforts designed to bring down the number of drunk drivers on the road every year, too many people still make the terrible decision to get […]
A two-year-old girl died when she ran into traffic and was hit by an oncoming car, according to police reports. The child escaped from her home and ran into the road where an oncoming van, unable to see her in the dark, ran over her, followed by a second car. The crash took place near Pecos […]
It is interesting, especially for parents, how we worry throughout life and who we worry about as we get older. When we are children, we may worry about pets or toys but in general we are worry-free. When we become parents, we begin to realize what our parents were talking about when they told us […]
All of this leads to the fact that an enormous number of people are involved in Nevada car accidents that lead to injuries and fatalities at four-way intersections every year. Below you will find a brief overview of these statistics in hopes that the next time you encounter a four-way intersection that you’ll exercise extreme […]
Unfortunately, proper medical care and management is not always provided in assisted living centers, and people can suffer immensely and even in some cases lose their lives because of this form of negligence. Below you will find a brief overview of how the duties imposed on these facilities can be breached in a medical sense. […]
An Elko man is standing trial on charges of DUI related to an accident that killed his fiancée. Jason Frazier, 38, had pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed Kelli Cantrell, 46, by driving over her with his vehicle at the Winecup Ranch near Wells. According to police reports, Frazier told officers that he […]
