Drunk driving remains a serious hazard on Nevada roads, but it can be helpful to reflect on how the problem has changed over the years. Forty years ago, drunk driving was behind 60% of all fatal traffic accidents in the nation. According to the National Institute of Health, motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause […]

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Scientists believe spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis when they sever a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. These severed connections don’t heal the same way other parts of the body heal, and so doctors generally believe these injuries are permanent. In recent years, Scientists believe spinal cord injuries can cause […]

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Pedestrians are at risk in Reno and throughout Nevada even when they walk in crosswalks and follow all the basic rules for safety. Drivers are becoming increasingly reckless with distractions, speeding and driving under the influence. This can lead to accidents. In some of these collisions, the driver   A pedestrian was seriously injured recently […]

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For decades, lawmakers, safety advocates and others have tried to decrease drunk driving. Some of their efforts have been focused on education, others on enforcement and stiffer penalties for offenders. And many of these efforts have paid off. However, statistics show drunk drivers remain a serious risk in Nevada. According to the Foundation for Advancing […]

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This blog often discusses the special dangers faced by motorcyclists. Most of the same dangers are faced by moped riders. Under Nevada law, “moped” refers to any motor-driven scooter, cycle or similar vehicle. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has a number of requirements, but for most purposes the most important elements that make a […]

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In most personal injury lawsuits involving car accidents, the defendant is a driver who owned the car he or she was driving at the time of the accident. If the driver acted negligently, caused an accident and caused injury to another person, the negligent driver can be held liable for the damages suffered by the […]

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Spinal cord injuries have the potential to be catastrophic. Not only can they result in permanent life-long damage to a person’s health, but the costs associated with a spinal cord injury can be staggering. For example, the Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation reports that a person in the United States with high tetraplegia may pay as much […]

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Artificial intelligence is the wave of the future for many products people in Reno use every day. This includes incorporating artificial intelligence into motor vehicles to make them safer. One recent collaboration has developed automated software that aims to prevent truck accidents. In a collaboration between Volvo Trucks North America, an automated vehicle software provider and […]

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The Fourth of July is almost here, and people in Reno may already be planning their Independence Day celebrations. For many, this includes a party, complete with a cookout and fireworks. For some people, drinking alcohol is also part of their Independence Day celebrations. However, one survey has shown that the Fourth of July sees […]

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In Nevada and throughout the nation, bicyclists and pedestrians are ubiquitous on the roads. It is imperative for drivers to keep a close eye on them and share the road to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, there are often accidents involving vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Given their vulnerability, there can be serious injury and death after […]

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