Medical expenses and injuries due to Reno driver are compensable
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Nov 20, 2015
People have a lot on their plate today juggling work, family and anything else that may cross their path on a daily basis. It is somewhat understandable how a person could possibly become distracted or make a poor choice behind the wheel. However, a situation can be understood but a person can still be held liable for negligence if a Reno driver caused a car accident resulting in injuries to an innocent party. Medical bills today are outrageous; if you or a loved one has suffered a familiar-sounding fate consider your options for compensation.

Serious injuries due to a car accident can significantly interrupt your plans and quality of life. Pain and suffering is a real possibility for those who have been involved in a car accident. On top of all that, medical bills can drain your bank accounts and render you penniless. If someone is responsible for this type of physical, emotional and financial devastation, shouldn’t they be held accountable?

At the law office of [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], our Reno car accident attorneys assist car accidents victims who were injured by another person’s negligence or wrongdoing. Our main purpose is to aid clients in maximizing potential recoverable compensation. This is done by thoroughly examining the accident scene and determining potential points of legal interest. Nevada state laws govern personal injury claims, such as one that would be made in a car accident situation, and we know how to interpret these laws and apply them to your case.

No one can turn back the hands of time in order to prevent this catastrophe from happening. However, it can be made right in the eyes of the law. Car accidents are serious and cause serious problems, and they should be handled as such. Carefully examining all details of the case can unearth new possibilities of which you may not have been previously aware. At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], we understand the pain and frustration you are feeling during this difficult time.

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Texting and driving is distracted driving in Reno
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Nov 13, 2015
Everyone has been talking about how dangerous texting and driving is. Depending on how fast you are going, a car can travel the length of a football field in a matter of seconds while texting and driving. Think of all the obstacles the car could come into contact with during that distance traveled. This is why texting and driving has come under close scrutiny by Reno drivers — because of the serious injuries and even deaths associated with the activity.

Actual laws prohibiting texting and driving vary by state and local laws. But there has been an increase in the desire for such restrictions on drivers with the news of deaths and injuries circulating through the media. Many states have enacted laws specifically banning texting while driving for this reason. In addition, many counties have enacted laws against texting while driving or serious penalties for engaging in the activity.

Due to the variance of these laws by state and local law, there are a variety of punishments for texting and driving such as fines and license suspension. If texting and driving is the direct cause of a car accident , it could result in a charge of negligence by the injured party. This could even be considered reckless driving if the driver was speeding or otherwise driving erratically while texting and driving.

Negligence occurs when a driver acts carelessly and thereby causes a car accident or some other type of tort. Distracted driving is a larger classification of driving offenses that can cause serious injury to innocent drivers. Safety should be every driver’s number one concern when behind the wheel. This is why distracted driving like texting and driving can be prevented.

Source: findlaw.com, ” Texting While Driving ,” Accessed Nov. 9, 2015

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Reno police: Driver believed impaired in 2-vehicle crash
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Nov 06, 2015
Car accidents can strike at the least expected moment; many Reno residents have discovered this unfortunate reality. Early on a Monday morning, two vehicles collided that resulted in both drivers sustaining moderate injuries. However, there was one big difference between the two drivers. According to Reno police, one of the drivers is suspected of driving under the influence at the time of the crash.

If this is true, the driver could face charges for causing a drunk driving accident. According to reports, two vehicles crashed into each other at the intersection of Longley Lane and South Rock Boulevard. It occurred when one driver allegedly crossed over into the wrong travel lane, which is where that vehicle struck the other. Both drivers were hospitalized, including the driver who is suspected of being hit by a drunk driver.

Of course, a full investigation will follow an incident such as this. If the driver was found to have been impaired during the accident it may change how a personal injury suit would be handled by the prosecution. The injured party may decide that it is in their best interest to seek reparations for any damages caused to them by a negligent party. Medical expenses and property damage are often areas of concern for injured parties.

Luckily, no one was killed in this car accident. However, there isn’t much margin for error between injuries and death when it comes to car accidents. It is best to avoid this type of situation at all costs. It seems that this accident could have potentially been avoided had one driver not gotten behind the wheel when intoxicated.

Source: Reno Gazette-Journal, ” Police: 2 hospitalized in south Reno crash, driver possibly impaired ,” Marcella Corona, Oct. 26, 2015

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Truck driver fatigue can have disastrous effects
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Oct 29, 2015
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 30,000 people perish on U.S. roads every year. There is nothing more important than protecting the lives of those who travel on the road every day. Because of the threat of losing more citizens lives, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed a law a few years back regulating how many hours truck drivers can work and also regulating their breaks. This change in regulation has hopes aimed at preventing truck driver fatigue.

Truck driver fatigue can be the direct cause of road fatalities. When a truck driver is fatigued, they aren’t thinking right due to the sleepy nature of their consciousness. This can affect reaction time and can cause the driver to make poor choices when behind the wheel. Sadly, 4,000 people per year die in truck accidents with truck driver fatigue as a leading factor in these deaths.

Those who have suffered serious injuries or even a loved one’s untimely death at the hands of a truck driver know how serious this issue is. Truck accidents can make such an impact that it affects the course of life for any who were unlucky enough to be in its path. Medical expenses, quality of life and ability to work are all factors affected when in an accident with a truck that causes severe injuries. If another party is at fault for the terrible accident that has befallen you or a loved one, shouldn’t they be held accountable?

While the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s goals may be admirable, they are not the directly affected party in a truck accident. Only families can truly understand the devastation these type of accidents can cause. What is so ironic is that truck driver fatigue can be so easily prevented. It can be prevented as simply as a truck driver pulling his or her rig over when fatigue sets in.

Source: transportation.gov , ” Why We Care About Truck Driver Fatigue, ” Anthony Fox, Dec. 8, 2014

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Reno spinal cord injury accident sufferers need recourse
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Oct 23, 2015
We are all familiar with the increasing traffic and congestion on Reno roads. It seems like every time we get behind the wheel there is some inattentive driver or dangerous situation that needs special attention. Some Reno drivers have suffered severe injuries as a result of the negligence of other drivers. Sadly, serious injuries like spinal cord injuries have left some Reno drivers with conditions as serious as paralysis.

Quadriplegia and paraplegia are two forms of paralysis that can leave suffers with many questions. If either condition was sustained due to injuries in a car accident, there may be many legal and medical questions. All car accident claims require a high level of legal skill and consideration of the injured parties involved. It is slightly different when dealing with brain trauma or a spinal cord injury such as paraplegia or quadriplegia due to the severity of the injury.

An injured person may need attorneys who understand how to deal with the multifaceted complexities of these serious cases. Since paralysis injuries can be so severe, there is a great deal of rehabilitation and medical expenses associated with these types of injuries. Because the financial and emotional costs can be so high, victims often need compensation in order to cover these accident-related costs. It is our hope that victims of serious injuries such a spinal cord injury due to a car accident receive all that they are owed.

Compensation can help to off-set the terrible injustice that has happened to victims and their family. If paralyzed, many are not able to return to work, which could mean significant loss of wages on top of huge medical expenses related to the injury. This is why it is very important for those affected in this way to consider all of their options. A full investigation is the start to determining where to go next.

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What day and time of day are motorcycle deaths occurring?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Oct 15, 2015
Due to the terrible nature of motorcycle accident deaths, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been recording motorcycle accident death statistics since as early as the 1970s. What these statistics do is to help determine patterns in statistics and behavior that can hopefully help promote better behavior and safety standards to keep motorcyclists alive.

In 2013 there were 4,381 motorcyclist deaths nationally. Of those motorcycle accident resulting in fatalities, 62 percent occurred between the months of May and September.

This is no surprise because this is the most popular riding months for motorcyclists due to weather conditions. However, what many may not know is that half of all motorcycle deaths occurred on weekends. This means that two days of the week (Saturday and Sunday) were most deadly for crashes, with most fatalities occurring at night.

If motorcyclists are aware of when deadly motorcycle accidents occur, they may choose when and where to ride based on known statistics. For example, a motorcyclist may choose to only ride on weekdays during daylight hours due to the known fatality statistics just discussed.

But, statistics aside, no motorcyclist should lost their life due to the decision of a negligent driver. Despite what time of day a motorcyclist is traveling, if a motorcyclist loses their life unexpectedly due to the poor driving decisions of another, there is means to seek reparations for that mistake.

Of course, a motorcyclist could be at the wrong place, at the wrong time any day of the week at any time. However, statistically there are more dangerous times for motorcyclists to be on the road. This is due to a variety of factors, but negligent drivers are always present on Reno’s roads. Sometimes motorcyclists do not see these drivers until it is too late.

Source: iihs.org , ” Motorcycles and ATV’s ,” Accessed Oct. 12, 2015

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Driver pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide in Reno crash
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Oct 08, 2015
A devastating crash highly publicized through the Reno media has drawn attention once again. A Reno driver accused of vehicular homicide has pleaded not guilty in the death of two children who were tragically killed in the crash. According to police records, the accused person’s license had been revoked or suspended on several occasions before the terrible accident. The charges of vehicular homicide could aid in proving a civil case against the accused.

For those unfamiliar with the story, the accused man’s car crashed through a Reno family home when it failed to yield at an intersection. The car accident caused the death of a two and 4-year-old children inside the home.

According to local police, the investigation turned up evidence that the accused was involved in a separate crash in January 2013 where he suffered an unknown medical incident and say there is a possibility that he suffered another medical incident in the recent accident.

This has not been confirmed, but it is suggested as a possible cause of the crash. This crash is unique in its details, but it ended like many accidents — tragically. The costs both financially and emotionally are high in this incident and it appears that the man accused of the accident is at a significant level of fault. A full investigation and evidence collected will help determine and prove if this man was negligent at the time of the accident or if he was a driver who may have never been behind the wheel in the first place.

If this is true, the family may seek reparations from more parties than just the accused. It could be a matter of negligence on part of the state allowing the man to legally operate a vehicle, for example.

Source: kvtn.com, ” Police: Driver in Crash That Killed Two Children Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter ,” Mike Rogers, Oct. 2, 2015

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Spinal cord injury data examined
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Oct 02, 2015
There is one type of injury that can be specifically debilitating and difficult to rehabilitate. This injury is a spinal cord injury where the spinal column or nerves are damaged due to an incident. Many people associate spinal cord injury with sports, falls or even violence, but there is one means of spinal cord injury that is more prevalent than the rest. The way many suffer a spinal cord injury is in a car accident.

Approximately 12,500 new spinal cord injuries occur every year and of that total, 38 percent have been attributed to vehicular accidents. Average yearly expenses in the first year of injury average between 347,000 and over one million depending on the severity of the injury. This can mean very expensive medical expenses for the injured and their families.

Medical expenses in the first year can be extremely expensive, but there is also future medical care to think of. Worse, a person may no longer be able to work due to their spinal cord injury. This can mean a loss of wages that wouldn’t have otherwise occurred had not the accident caused the spinal cord injury.

If there is a negligent party at play, they can sometimes be held responsible for the harm inflicted. Do not delay. The process cannot be concluded overnight; get a jump start. Think of what a victim of a victim’s family could recover from a negligent party if they are proven responsible for the incident.

Source: nscisc.uab.edu, ” Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Facts and Figures at a Glance ,” Accessed Sept. 28, 2015

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Motorcycle accidents can be attributed to a negligent driver
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Sep 25, 2015
After a motorcyclist is injured in an accident, he or she can be left with overwhelming medical expenses and may be unable to return to work to make a living. In the case of a fatal accident, the rider’s family members may be left not only grieving, but wondering how they will cope with the loss of their loved one’s income.

Fortunately, Nevada law provides for the injured or their family members to recover compensation for damages when a motorcycle accident is caused by another driver’s negligence.

This type of accident is frighteningly common. Often, a motorcyclist can is struck by an oncoming vehicle when the driver fails to yield to the motorcyclist in oncoming traffic. Often the other driver doesn’t see the motorcycle and doesn’t slow down before the crash, leading to catastrophic injuries for the motorcyclist.

Motorcyclists have as much of a right to use the road as other motor vehicles. Other drivers need to be aware of motorcycles and drive with reasonable caution around them. If a driver has failed to do this, they can be held liable for the motorcyclist’s damages.

It is important for the injured and their families to remember that they have options available to them and are not alone. At Bradley, Drendel and Jeanney, we have worked with a number of motorcycle accident cases , and we understand what our clients are experiencing. It is important to take in a variety of facts about the crash and situation in order to best represent an injured party. The process may seem daunting, but a personal injury lawsuit can be crucial in making sure that the injured or their families are prepared to face the long-term challenges after a terrible accident.

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Who could be liable for a truck accident that caused my injuries?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Sep 18, 2015
On any Nevada freeway today, they can’t be missed. Huge 18-wheelers cruising down the highway, they are massive and due to their sheer size much more dangerous than regular passenger vehicles. Most of these large trucks are hauling commercial cargo from place to place and it is the driver’s job to drive safely. Sadly, sometimes this isn’t the case and for one reason or another it causes a terrible truck accident that injures an innocent party.

There are many reasons a driver or a trucking company can be negligent and cause a truck accident that injures innocent people. One way is simply if the truck driver is not operating his or her truck safely. This could come in the form of speeding, driving under influence, not stopping for his regulated breaks (and therefore driving fatigued) — just to name a few. Besides the driver, the trucking company itself could be liable for injuries caused to an innocent party if they hired a truck driver with a bad record, put a faulty truck into operation, overloaded the cargo or other negligent actions.

What this means for an injured party is that there can be multiple reasons for a truck accident and multiple parties liable for the destruction it has caused. For example, a truck driver could have fallen asleep at the wheel because he was not stopping for his scheduled breaks. However, the truck company could also be responsible when they did not reprimand the driver for this law-breaking dangerous activity in the past and still continued to employ him. When the trucking company put this negligent driver behind the wheel they can be just as guilty as the driver himself.

Most truck drivers and truck companies operate in a safe manner that puts people’s lives first. However, there are a minority of drivers and truck companies that operate in a way that endangers lives. For those that act this way, there can be serious consequences for their actions that injured innocent people. To get to the bottom of the incident, a full investigation is a great place to start looking for answers.

Source: Findlaw, ” Truck Accident Law: What You Need to Know ,” Accessed Sept. 14, 2015

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