Federal hours of service (HOS) regulations are in place to help promote the safety of commercial truck drivers as well as everyone who shares the road with them. They mandate things like how long a driver can be behind the wheel without a break. This month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Federal hours of service […]

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Sometimes, crashes are the result of a vehicle malfunction or lack of maintenance rather than driver error. That seems to have been the case in a Reno crash this month that sent two people to the hospital with injuries. On the afternoon of May 12, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a van Sometimes, crashes […]

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If you’re used to riding your motorcycle alone, you may be surprised by how much different it is to ride with a group. You might think there is safety in numbers because you’re less likely to be hit by a driver who doesn’t see you. However, riding as a group presents a whole other set […]

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One of the many benefits of living in Nevada is that motorcycling can be a year-round activity in most areas. However, if you’re heading up to the mountains for a spring ride, you are likely to encounter some remnants of the below-freezing temperatures and snowfalls of the winter that can leave One of the many […]

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A spinal cord injury can have a significant impact on a person’s life — possibly forever. It also puts them at a higher risk of developing other conditions, including mental health disorders and chronic diseases. A recently published study compared adults who had suffered a traumatic A spinal cord injury can have a significant impact […]

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As a motorcyclist, one of your biggest safety challenges is making sure that drivers see you. The most serious motorcycle crashes involve cars and even larger vehicles. In fact. the most common cause of motorcycle accidents is drivers who turn in front motorcyclists at intersections. Often, this happens As a motorcyclist, one of your biggest […]

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Nevada residents who are excited about the advent of self-driving cars should know that there are several concerns that keep the majority of the U.S. public from accepting them. AAA conducted a survey in January 2020 asking consumers if they would feel safe riding in a self-driving car, and only 12% answered in the affirmative. […]

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A car accident can be one of the most traumatic events a person experiences in their life. It’s not unusual to suffer emotional injuries as well as physical ones. Often, these emotional injuries take longer to recognize. If they aren’t dealt with, they can stay with you long after your physical injuries have healed. The […]

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If you were involved in a car crash, you may be hesitant to get behind the wheel again. You may have injuries that prevent you from driving. You may have even lost your driver’s license for a time. Regardless of the reason you’re not driving, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can help you get […]

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If you were injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver or one under the influence of drugs, it may seem like they came out of nowhere. Indeed, they may have. We don’t expect someone to run a red light or stop sign or to suddenly swerve into our lane, for example. However, as […]

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