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As of January 1, 2024, new legislation in Nevada allows authorized motor vehicle drivers to drive on the paved shoulder of a highway under certain circumstances. This right is limited to certain vehicles and designated areas of Nevada highways only. Its purpose is to ease traffic congestion and allow certain workers to get to…

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the top causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. While nothing can guarantee that you won’t be injured in a car accident, using a seat belt or car seat can greatly decrease this risk. It can also keep you on the right side of Nevada’s safety…

Every year, hundreds of roadside workers get injured in motor vehicle accidents. Distracted, careless and reckless drivers can come too close to roadside emergency personnel or utility workers and strike them, often causing serious or fatal injuries. In an effort to reduce the number of these accidents, Nevada passed a “Move Over” Law that…

When you think of a car accident, you most likely imagine two or more vehicles colliding with one another. There is another type of car accident, however, that does not necessarily involve contact between two cars. This is a no-contact car accident, and it can lead to injuries that are just as significant as…

Distracted driving is one of the greatest risks plaguing roadways today. Technologies such as smartphones and in-dash infotainment systems have increased the number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers over the last couple of decades. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,522 lives were lost in distracted driving accidents in 2021…

Las Vegas has some of the highest car accident rates in the State of Nevada. It is important to understand your legal responsibilities as a driver if you get involved in a car accident, as fulfilling your duties can help you protect yourself and others. Failing to meet your responsibilities as a driver could…