Reno drunk driving accident victims can recover compensation
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jul 02, 2015
As far as car accidents go, accidents involving a drunk driver are not uncommon and can mean fatal consequences for anyone involved in the cross-fire. Imagine that you or a family member are driving safely along when the once-peaceful drive is pierced by a brutal car accident. The accident seemingly comes out of nowhere and many drivers report serious injuries resulting from an accident where they are struck by a drunk driver.

The legal professionals at [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] are here to explain that victims of drunk driving accidents do have options in this terrible situation.

After a car accident involving a drunk driver there can be many immediate concerns a person may need to deal with. This can include medical treatment or property damage repair. Either situation can seriously affect the ebb-and-flow of everyday life. Financially, it can leave a person’s bank account in duress to pay for these expenses. However, this can be just a temporary drain of a person’s financial assets if the correct steps are taken to recover for the person’s losses.

Correct steps could include something like a full investigation of the accident. This could mean interviewing witnesses, examining tire tracks or having a professional re-create the accident to determine the speed at which the accident took place. Details obtained in the investigation can help to determine negligence — if a person was in fact acting in a manner void of care. People are at least partially negligent if it is determined they were illegally intoxicated at the time of the car accident. Drunk drivers can face stiff criminal and civil penalties for their actions.

Compensation may be in order if people are in fact, victims of a drunk driving acciden t. The compensation could cover medical bills or property damage. It could cover pain and suffering due to injuries caused by the accident. Although remedies will never take back what happened it can help to make life a bit easier.

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What do you do immediately after a Nevada car accident?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jun 24, 2015
Immediately after a sudden and jarring car accident it is easy to become overwhelmed, scared or unsure of what to do next. How could a person possibly expect to be struck out of nowhere? The truth is that serious injuries or damages could be the result of this split-second accident. There are a few things Nevada drivers should keep in mind in case they or their family members were the victims of a vicious car accident.

Picture the situation you could one day find yourself in. After suddenly coming into contact with another vehicle you are dazed and unsure of exactly what just happen. This is the crucial five minute period after the accident where it is important to take correct steps in order to determine if your rights have been violated. The first crucial step is to ensure that you stay at the scene of the accident.

After you stick around, it is time to investigate further, if you are able. This is where it is important to assess your health and the health of your passengers to determine if anyone is in need of medical assistance. Then, be sure to contact the police to report the accident and any potential bodily injuries. If you are physically able, then, it is best to exchange information with the other driver, contact your insurance company and talk to anyone who witnessed the accident.

Witnesses may be able to corroborate your version of the accident. This is especially crucial if your rights have been violated when another driver was driving in a negligent manner at the time of the accident. Witnesses can help to shed light on the particulars of the accident that help you win your case. They aren’t always necessary but any additional proof can help you recover for the wrongs you have endured.

Source: Findlaw, ” After a Car Accident: First Steps ,” Accessed June 22, 2015

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The state of Nevada has different public and government-based groups that make it their responsibility to investigate, tally and analyze car accidents resulting in damages, injuries or death throughout the state. Much of the data compiled in Nevada comes out of Clark County which is the home of Las Vegas and Reno. Of the 51,664 crashes in Nevada in 2010, nearly 79 percent occurred in Clark County. This shows how careful Reno drivers need to be as the odds are clearly not in their favor.

There have been a decrease in the number of car accidents per 100 million cars recorded in Nevada in comparison to 2009. However, the number of fatalities are up compared to 2009. 257 people lost their lives on Nevada roads in 2010. There are several reasons for these accidents but most fall under three categories. Failure to stay in lane, excessive speed and failure to yield are the top three reasons for Reno crashes causing fatalities.

Some of the contributing factors that caused the driver of a vehicle to leave their lane, speed or fail to yield are as follows. Many drivers were affected by drugs or alcohol. Some were so fatigued they fell asleep at the wheel. And, other drivers were simply distracted at the time of the accident.

All of these reasons for fatal car accidents are examples of negligent behavior behind the wheel. While the driver may not have meant to cause harm, the outcome was exactly the opposite when they struck another vehicle and claimed an innocent person’s life. The loss that these and people and families have sustained is unimaginable. It goes far beyond the damages to the vehicle or property. We’re talking about loss of life. By taking legal action people can hold negligent drivers responsible for these deaths.

Source: nevadadot.com, “Nevada Traffic Accidents 2010,” Accessed June 15, 2015

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Understanding the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of deadly car accidents can help give everyone more information about these accidents occur. Most importantly, it can help prevent car accidents that result in death and serious injuries from ever occurring in the first place. For those Reno residents unlucky enough to be involved in such car accidents, serious consequences can result. Such was the case for a Reno man who recently lost his life in a head-on collision with another vehicle.

The deadly car accident played out on U.S. Highway 95. A driver heading northbound on Highway 95 made the decision to pass a semi-truck on the two-lane highway. This caused the Corolla to enter the southbound lane where it collided head-on with the southbound driving Mini Cooper. The driver of the Mini-Cooper was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The Nevada Highway Patrol recorded this accident as the 27th fatal car accident on Nevada roads this year. According to the NHP, the accident happened because of the Corolla’s decision to pass the semi-truck on the two-lane highway. There has been no word if charges will be filed against the driver of the Corolla. Driving safely and with patience is the best way to prevent these type of car accidents from occurring on Reno roads.

The young man who lost his life in the blink of an eye certainly has much that he left behind. Family and friends will mourn a life cut short. It is a great reminder for all Nevadans to remember to drive cautiously in order to preserve the health and lives of everyone on the road. People who have suffered from serious or deadly car accidents, may have the right to seek compensation in a civil suit.

Source: Review Journal, “Sedan was passing semi in fatal NYE county crash, NHP says,” May 26, 2015

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When there is an accident in Reno, there is the chance that there will be serious injuries and fatalities. Short of death, one of the worst injuries that a person can suffer is a spinal cord injury. Not only does this type of injury leave a person in need of rehabilitation with the potential for paralysis, but it will cost a significant amount of money for treatment. In addition, the family of the injured person will have to face the reality of caring for someone who needs constant attention. Understanding the spine, how it functions and the different kinds of injuries that can damage it is important to those who deal with this.

There are two different kinds of spinal cord injury with a complete injury and an incomplete injury. If there is a complete spinal cord injury, the victim will not have any function beneath the portion of the spine that was injured. Both sides of the body will be affected. With an incomplete injury, there can be some level of function below where the injury occurred. One limb might be able to move more than the other limb. There could be feeling in certain parts of the body.

There are many ways in which a person can suffer a spinal cord injury. It could be during participation in sports, because of a fall, a car crash or while taking part in numerous physical activities. There are an innumerable number of ways in which a spinal cord injury can occur and, in many cases, it is due to negligence on the part of another.

There are three prominent classifications of the aftereffects of this injury — quadriplegia, paraplegia and triplegia. Quadriplegia means full paralysis. Paraplegia means loss of movement in the lower part of the body. Triplegia can mean loss of movement in one arm and both legs.

Depending on the severity of the injury, a person’s rehabilitation success will vary. Those with severe enough damage will likely be limited in their progress. For them, paralysis is a real possibility as is the need for long-term medical care along with the accompanying costs both financially and emotionally.

When there is an accident that causes a spinal cord injury and it is believed to be the fault of another, discussing the matter with a legal professional experienced in personal injury cases can help with being compensated.

Source: John Hopkins Medicine, ” Spinal Cord Injury ,” accessed on June 2, 2015

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After many years of combined personal injury law experience, we know firsthand how devastating injuries from a car accident can be. It can change every aspect of your personal, work and family life and can prohibit you from doing the things you once loved to do.

There could have been many reasons for the car accident that caused you or your family serious harm. We understand that the reasons for the car accident are not always cut-and-dry. This is why we undertake a full investigation into the true cause of the car accident. This investigation can show why or how someone could have possibly been negligent at the time of the accident.

Possible causes for a car accident include texting-and-driving, speeding or aggressive driving just to name a few. If the other driving was responsible for the negligence that caused the car accident and your injuries, it can be discovered during a full investigation into the crash. If you are considering looking into proving that your rights were violated during a car accident, consider all of your legal options before making a decision about how to proceed.

Examining all of your options before making a decision is the best way to ensure that you are making the right decision for you and your family when catastrophic injuries such as spinal injuries can alter the rest of a person’s life. Seeking the assistance of an experienced attorney can help iron out a solid plan of legal action in such stressful times.

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We have all heard the horror stories surrounding what happens when a person decides to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. Sometimes people make it home okay without an accident or injuries. Other times that person, and others on the road, aren’t so lucky. Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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No two car accidents are exactly the same. This is because there are so many factors that define the car accident. Some of these factors can help to determine who may be liable, or at fault, for the accident. Often both drivers are partially responsible for a car accident, to some degree. However, there are certain types of car accidents that can foreshadow the majority of the responsibility falling on the shoulders of one driver.

One of the most common types of car accidents is rear-end collisions. These collisions occur when the vehicle driving behind another is following too closely and strikes the vehicle in the rear. Fault, or liability, almost always resides with the driver of the vehicle that rear-ends the other. This is because they were probably not driving safely and following too closely.

Left-turn car accidents also fall into a similar situation as the rear-end collisions. It is almost always the fault of the driver taking the left turn instead of the driver coming from the other direction going straight. Of course, these are just rules of thumb as far as accidents go. There are exceptions that would change the liability percentage to both drivers or the other driver if certain factors occur.

Each collision may be subject to a police report. This is especially true if the accident resulted in injuries. The police will write up a full report if called to the scene of the accident and these reports can be helpful when arguing about the liability of each party for an accident.

Anyone in the Reno area who gets in a car accident should understand how legal liability works under Nevada law.

Source: FindLaw , ” Car Accident Liability: Finding fault in a car crash ,” Accessed May 11, 2015

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Now that spring is officially here, it brings with it cause for increased caution on Reno roads. This is due to the increased number of motorcyclists out and about once the weather makes a change for the better. Most people love to enjoy the warmer weather and this does not exclude motorcyclists. Passenger vehicles, semi-trucks and even other motorcyclists need to be aware of the increased possibility for motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to catastrophic injuries than people traveling in cars and trucks. This is a big reason motorcyclists are required by law to wear helmets. Besides helmets, there is other safety gear motorcyclists can use to protect themselves like boots, gloves and vests. Protective gear can be the difference between serious and minor injuries suffered during a crash.

The reality is that no one wants to be involved in any type of collision, whether traveling in a passenger vehicle, by motorcycle or truck. However, motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to serious injury because motorcycles offer little protection from a collision. It is also up to the motorcyclist to be aware when driving, and also to drive in a safe manner. It is best for motorcyclists to avoid dangerous activities such as speeding or splitting lanes.

Consistently driving in a safe and aware manner is a great way for all drivers in Reno to approach the road. This includes those traveling by motorcycle. All drivers should keep in mind that the vehicle traveling next to them just very well may be a motorcycle and this fact could make them more difficult to see. Drivers in cars and trucks should always check their blind spots and mirrors before making a lane change. This could prevent a deadly accident from occurring.

Source: KTVN.com, ” Warmer weather signals more motorcycles on area roads ,” Paul Nelson, April 27, 2015

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Consult with an attorney after motorcycle accident
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Apr 29, 2015
People in the Reno area who have been in a motorcycle wreck know that there are many difficult consequences of these accidents. First, your physical condition may be sub-par due to injuries you suffered during the accident. These could cause you to take some time off from work in order to recover, which may stint your finances. Not to mention the condition of your motorcycle; needless to say it needs some repair work. You may be able to recover damages for these problems.

This is true if a driver who struck you was negligent at the time of your motorcycle accident. If someone else was not practicing safe driving and was responsible for the accident, you are eligible for monetary damages. If recovered, these damages could help with the lost wages and medical or repair bills that you owe after a motorcycle accident.

This is where it may be wise to consult with an attorney such as the legal staff at Bradley, Drendel and Jeanney. We are well-versed about the law and your rights after a motorcycle accident. Do not allow an insurance company to fool you into accepting a low amount of damages for an accident. We can help you make educated decisions at every legal stage of the process.

Understanding the facts of your case and legal process is the start to initiating a legal claim after a motorcycle accident. After a full investigation, an experienced attorney can use the evidence to present a compelling case as to why the negligent party should pay for accident-related damages. Allow for the wrongs to be righted in the case of a motorcycle accident. Seek vindication and compensation after your or a loved one’s injury.

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