Nevada motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Sep 10, 2015
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Nevada 2014 motor-vehicle traffic fatalities by NHTSA
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Sep 03, 2015
Government organizations such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, or NHTSA, have goals of safety and death prevention in mind. That is why reports like the preliminary 2014 motor vehicle traffic fatalities are so important. These reports help track deaths on Reno roads today and it helps determine what can be done to prevent deaths in the future. According to the preliminary results, Nevada has been named in a group of states that have a high percentage increase in car acciden t deaths from 2013.

This percentage was determined after studying last year’s deaths with 2014s. Nevada was lumped into a category of 9-percent increase in road fatalities. Other states included in the group are Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Since this is a preliminary data gathering point for NHTSA, it is too soon to tell exactly what factors are at play to cause a 9-percent increase in road fatalities from last year. However, it is certain that the NHTSA is very concerned about the increase in deaths for this region.

Since we can only speculate at this point as to what caused a 9-percent increase in road fatalities from 2013, there are a few things it could be. Everyone has heard how dangerous distracted driving is. Whether it’s texting or talking on the phone or playing with the CD changer, distracted driving can change life in an instant. Also, speed and driving while intoxicated could be factors that caused an increase in road fatalities in Nevada last year.

While on paper some of these statistics may look uninteresting, too many Nevada families have experienced the statistics first-hand. All road deaths are preventable and NHTSA is doing everything they can to prevent motor-vehicle deaths from occurring on Reno roads. An increase in deaths is not ideal, but hopefully it will teach us something. What we can learn from others deaths is crucial to preventing new ones from occurring.

Source: nhtsa.dot.gov, ” Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2014 ,” Accessed Aug. 31, 2015

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Reno spinal cord injury sufferers need not face it alone
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Aug 27, 2015
Can those who have suffered a severe spinal cord injury ever fully recover? This is a question many Reno residents and their families ask after an accident that renders one with a spinal cord injury. Many times this injury is the result of a car accident in which another driver was mostly responsible for causing the accident. When an innocent person’s life is affected in such a terrible way, there may be ways to prove the liability of the responsible party.

What this means for the injured and their family is that someone may be held accountable for their actions, or inaction, on the day of the accident. It can also mean a much-needed relief from the expenses that plague spinal cord injury sufferers and their family. These expenses can manifest in the form of medical expenses both immediately following the accident and long-term medical care needed after a permanent injury like a spinal cord injury. Many spinal cord injury sufferers are unable to return to their career and take a hit on their income as well.

At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] we understand the hardship you and your family have been under if suffering from a spinal cord injury. When diagnosed with a spinal cord injury it can be very devastating for the injured and their family because of the long-term injury sometimes associated with such an injury. Many people describe their life in two ways after the injury: before and after injury. Do not think that your finances need to suffer if this injury is the direct result of another driver’s negligence.

Paralysis is the most commonly thought of ailment directly resulting from a spinal cord injury. Reno accident victims who have been diagnosed with paralysis after a car accident will have many medical bills and costs of healthcare in their future. Suffering due to this incident will not be overlooked in a legal setting. All of these factors together will be judged in order to determine your recoup for incurred losses to you and your family.

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What is considered pain and suffering after a Reno car accident?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Aug 20, 2015
The importance of eliminating distracted driving is a huge focus for law enforcement and the traffic safety administration. It’s simple: if a driver is distracted by something else while driving, it reduces their ability to react correctly in an emergency situation. This can easily lead to a car accident resulting in serious injuries for the injured parties. For those that have been the victim of terrible serious injuries, meaning irreparable pain and suffering, there are often many questions about their precarious situation.

Many injured people and their families find that their car accident injuries leave them with many questions. How will I afford the medical bills or what will I do now that I am unable to work? These are common questions families tend to ask themselves after the injury that negatively affected their health. One aspect an injured Reno resident may attempt to collect for is pain and suffering for the trying experience the injured had due to their injuries.

Pain and suffering is handled differently from state-to-state, however, it is generally considered compensation related to the hardship a person suffers physically or mentally after an accident. Car accident victims often suffer serious injuries that leave such a traumatic mark that it is a separate category from medical bills expenses. The level of distress an injured person suffers is determined by a case-by-case scenario.

Pain and suffering and the stress an injured person suffers due to a car crash is nothing to be overlooked. Evidence and testimony can help to establish the high level of pain and suffering a person has endured and possibly may continue to endure. Serious injuries like brain and spinal cord injuries are the typically rated high on the pain and suffering scale for obvious reasons. Whatever the injury, no innocent person should have to pay for the mistakes of another.

Source: injury.findlaw.com, ” What kind of damages may I claim for car accident injuries ,” Accessed Aug. 17, 2015

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Car, truck and motorcycle accident injury and legal compensation
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Aug 13, 2015
Disfigurement, disability and loss of wages are possible complications that people may endure after a car accident. As emotionally devastating as these things can be, it can be equally as devastating financially. When a person in Reno suffers car accident injuries due to someone else’s negligence, they should explore their legal options. There are ways to recover economically from the costs associated with a truck, motorcycle or car accidents.

Imagine you or a loved one was the victim of a car accident that left that person seriously injured. The first step is nursing them back to health, but it is common knowledge that medical expenses are not cheap. Secondly, the person is likely out of work during this time and could potentially lose wages related to the lack of work. Between the costs and lack of income, a person could become financially weak during this already difficult time after a serious car accident.

This is where it may be important for a victim of a car accident to seek economic relief in the form of compensation for their accident-related injuries. It is possible to seek compensation for medical expenses, but some people don’t know that they can seek other damages including lost wages and loss of enjoyment of life.

Some people are lucky to have not a scratch on them or a loved one after a car accident. Other people do not fare so well after a serious car wreck. Consider all corners of quality of life and what you or a loved one may have lost due to the accident. Then consider what it would mean to recover financially for these losses..

Source: FindLaw, ” Economic Recovery for Accidents and Injuries ,” Accessed Aug. 10, 2015

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Two teens among increasing number of Nevada road fatalities
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Aug 05, 2015
When it comes to how Reno residents should approach getting behind the wheel, safety should be the top concern. This is because fatalities have been an increasing problem on Nevada roads recently. The reasons behind these accidents vary; but one prevalent reason has been accidents caused by a drunk driver. If convicted, these drunk driving offenders can face consequences beyond criminal penalties.

One tragic case that has surfaced once again in local reports is the story of two teen girls who lost their lives in a car accident near Las Vegas. The driver of the other vehicle was reportedly driving at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour when the driver struck the vehicle carrying the two teens. The negligent driver is also suspected of driving under the influence at the time of the accident. The driver could potentially be the target of a wrongful death suit as a result of the two girls’ deaths.

According to Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), these teen girls are not the only two who have been killed on Nevada roads this year. Nearly 60 people have perished this year. NHP attributes this increase in road fatalities to speeding and other negligent behavior such as texting and driving. Fatalities are up 10 percent from this time of last year on Nevada roads. Because of this, authorities are urging citizens to slow down and to stop all distracted driving activities while behind the wheel.

For those who have personally been affected by the destruction a drunk driver can cause, there are legal options. Those suspected of drunk driving often face criminal investigation. This investigation can lend itself useful when trying to prove civil liability against that driver. Proof of liability can mean compensation for the victims of the negligent driver.

Source: KSNV News3LV, ” Two Vegas Teens Among Growing Road Fatality Victims, ” Christine Kim, July 28, 2015

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Reno car accidents, severe injuries and compensation explained
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jul 31, 2015
Reno residents hear about terrible car accidents happening in our neighborhoods and on our busy streets all the time. After a serious car accident, a victim may be thinking how lucky they are to have survived. However, a car accident victim knows that life can change drastically after suffering injuries from a car accident.

Health is arguably the most important aspect of a person’s life. When a person’s health suffers due to a car accident injury, the injured party often has many medical needs. But what about the financial aspects needed to fund injury treatment and rehabilitation? This is where a Reno car accident victim should not fight alone.

There are options available to those that have been injured in a car accident. After a full and complete investigation of a car accident, a person should consider turning those findings over to people who are well-versed on the topic. If a person was negligent or driving under the influence at the time of the accident, the victim may have a legitimate claim against that person. However, the “facts” of an accident aren’t always limited to what the police find and include in a report. It may be important to work with an independent investigator to gather additional data.

Whether suffering mild to severe injuries, such as a brain injury, it is not advisable to fight this battle alone. It is crucial to establish who was responsible for a car accident and to what degree. This could determine financial repercussions for the negligent party. This possible compensation could help pay medical bills that are a heavy weight for the injured person to bear.

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What differs between complete and incomplete spinal cord injury?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jul 23, 2015
The spinal cord is considered to be the “command center” of the human body. It handles functions such as movement and sensation. For many important tasks, the spinal cord does the brain’s bidding; therefore if a Reno resident is injured in a car accident by a negligent driver it could change the course of life for the injured person should the spinal cord be damged. Depending on the type of injury and the specifics of a person’s medical injury, the spinal cord injury can be considered complete or incomplete.

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that is protected by the spine. When the spinal cord bundle is impacted or bent the wrong way, such as can happen in a car accident, it can affect the way the spinal cord interacts with the brain. This can lead to paralysis, chronic pain or even death.

It is important to understand the difference between complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries because each diagnosis comes with its own customary rehabilitation and medical care. Complete injury is characterized by a loss of feeling in the lower extremities or anus. The victim of an incomplete injury has feeling in that area. It seems like a small detail, but feeling (or lack of feeling) in that area greatly determines the course of treatment and rehabilitation needed for the injured person.

As a rule of thumb, medical expenses for complete spinal cord injuries are much higher than those with incomplete injuries. However, all spinal cord injuries are complicated and always will require the attention of a medical professional. Accident victims need to consider all areas of recourse when facing medical expenses related to a spinal cord injury. Negligent drivers may be held responsible for their actions at the time of an accident.

Source: msktc.org , ” Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 1- The Body Before and After Injury ,” Accessed July 20, 2015

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Answers to common questions after Reno motorcycle accidents
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jul 16, 2015
Motorcycle accident victims often have serious injuries that are not easily explainable. These victims tend to suffer from head injuries and other serious injuries, like spinal cord injuries. Reno residents suffering from these injuries may not always understand their rights in this terrible situation. It is crucial for people to understand their rights if they finds themselves injured after a motorcycle accident.

Oftentimes, other vehicles in accidents with motorcyclists claim that they did not see the motorcyclist at the time of the accident. An example of this type of accident can happen when a vehicle takes a left turn at an intersection which causes the accident with the motorcyclist traveling straight in the other direction. This is negligent behavior on part of the left-hand turning vehicle since straight traveling vehicles almost always have the right of way. This is a situation where an injured party should consider seeking reparations for any injuries they sustained due to the accident.

Head injuries are a common complaint after a motorcyclist is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle. A motorcyclist can sustain a head injury even if the person is wearing a helmet. Helmets are always recommended to help prevent head injuries to motorcyclists and sometimes they are required by law. This is governed by state law if such laws are enforced.

Helmet, or no helmet, motorcyclists who are the victim in a motorcycle accident with another vehicle should pursue their rights. Whether the other vehicle was completely or partially at fault for the accident the victim should protect their rights. Motorcyclists may be tougher to see but they are still entitled to the same rights as everyone else. Everyone should watch out for motorcyclists on Reno roads this summer.

Source: Findlaw , ” Motorcycle Accident FAQ ,” Accessed July 12, 2015

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Nevada Highway Patrol increases patrols over holiday weekend
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jul 09, 2015
Fireworks, barbecues and getting together with friends and family are a few things most Americans think of around the Fourth of July. But people may not know it is also a time that is attributed to an increase in drunk drivers and drunk driving accidents. In response to this, the Nevada Highway Patrol has released their intention to increase patrols for the time surrounding the summer holiday. They hope this will deter drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel.

There are many reasons the NHP would want to discourage drunk drivers. Drunk drivers are responsible for hundreds of car accidents and injuries in Reno and the surrounding area each year. Alcohol is a contributing factor in many crashes around the Fourth of July in recent years. This is why the state traffic safety administration is so focused on decreasing the number of drunk drivers on Nevada roads.

The increased patrols will consist mainly of an increase in Nevada state troopers along major highways. According to the Nevada Office for Traffic Safety, every year the Independence Day holiday weekend brings an increase of alcohol consumption. The abundance of alcohol shows up in drivers and results in increased serious injuries and fatalities in drunk driving-related accidents. Nevada State Troopers are hoping to set a firm example that drinking and driving isn’t tolerated on holiday weekends.

Strong consequences await those facing drunk driving related charges. Heavy fines, loss of license and jail time are all likely consequences if convicted of a drunk driving related offense. Despite criminal punishments, there is also the possibility that serious injuries or death could result to innocent drivers involved in the accident. These innocent people have rights if wrongly harmed in an accident with a drunk driver.

Source Nevada Appeal, ” Holiday Driving Precautions ,” July 2, 2015

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