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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As the National Sleep Foundation has announced its annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week for Nov.1 to 8, 2020, drivers across Nevada may want to take a second look at the impact that drowsiness can have on their behavior behind the wheel. In its effect, drowsiness is similar to alcohol intoxication as As the National Sleep […]

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Riding a motorcycle can be an exciting hobby for Nevada residents to take up. However, it is important that those who do understand how to do so safely. New riders are encouraged to take safety courses that will help them learn important riding skills. In some cases, these courses can be taken Riding a motorcycle […]

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Nevada and all other states with the exception of Hawaii allow individuals as young as 18 to obtain a CDL for intrastate travel, opening the possibility for interstate travel when they turn 21. Now, a bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019 is proposing that even truckers under 21 be allowed to travel Nevada and all […]

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According to national statistics, the traffic safety picture in Nevada and across the country is on a positive trend. The National Safety Council said that while 38,800 people were killed in traffic accidents across the country in 2019, this marked a decline in deaths for the second year in a row. This According to national […]

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Nevada residents may be aware that new vehicles come with a crash test safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This 5-star rating system was developed in the 1990s from an earlier program, and vehicles are rated after a series of laboratory crash tests with dummies. Nevada residents may be aware that new […]

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