Most car accident s fall into one of only a few different categories. For example, rear-end accidents are very common. However, other types of car accidents do happen. For this reason, it is important to be aware of all types of car accident situations that can occur.

Emergency vehicles were called to the scene of Rainbow and Tropicana in Las Vegas last week. Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. According to reports, a Volkswagen was driving south on Rainbow when a Hyundai Santa Fe crossed over the median into the southbound lane, striking the Volkswagen head-on. The accident caused significant damage to both vehicles and left both drivers with injuries.

This incident is currently under investigation by authorities and to date, no charges have been filed or citations reported. However, this incident and others like this, are usually a result of negligence on the part of one or both drivers. If reports are correct, the driver who left their lane and swerved into another may very well be held accountable for the accident. Any lawsuits or charges that may be filed against that driver will likely be filed on the basis of negligence.

This accident happened in the blink of an eye. One minute the Volkswagen was cruising along Rainbow, and the next, she had collided head on with another vehicle. More than likely, she wasn’t expecting what happened. It isn’t known if this accident could have been avoided, but if other drivers are driving with awareness it is possible that they could prevent this type of accident from happening. This could be done by preventing a driver from swerving into the oncoming lane, or by the second driver swerving out of the way of the other vehicle’s path at the last second.

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal, ” Crash blocks southbound Rainbow at Tropicana ,” Cassandra Taloma, Feb. 6, 2015

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The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) goals are twofold when it comes to protecting and serving the nation. Firstly, they seek to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities related to car accidents. Secondly, they intend to investigate the accidents that occur to better understand what caused them. This, in hopes, will address their first goal of preventing injuries and fatalities on Nevada roads and around the nation. Data compiled by NHTSA hints to why hit-and-run car accidents occur.

Certain things found in a recent investigation were no-brainers. For example, an accident with a pedestrian and a motor vehicle is more likely to happen at night than during the day. Naturally, there is less visibility for drivers and pedestrians alike, which can result in a bad situation. However, there are several facts compiled by NHTSA that are key to understanding and preventing hit-and-run accidents between motor vehicle and pedestrian.

Thankfully, pedestrian hit-and-run accidents have decreased from the years of 1997 and 2006. Nonetheless, the probability that the pedestrian involved in the accident losing their life increased. Correlated to that, the higher the Blood Alcohol Concentration of an impaired driver, the greater the likelihood the pedestrian will be killed in the accident. This proves that alcohol impaired drivers are a huge risk to pedestrians.

The best piece of evidence that can be taken away from the NHTSA’s report is that pedestrian deaths can be prevented. This can be done by driver’s choosing not to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. If all drivers did this, it is almost guaranteed that pedestrian deaths would decrease. In the meantime, pedestrians should be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially at night.

Source: DOT.gov, ” National Pedestrian Crash Report ,” accessed on Jan. 31, 2015

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After the sudden death of a loved one, you can be living in a state of shock and instability. Even though this is a stressful time, it is crucial to explore your legal options during this period. This is because if a loved one’s death was due to the negligence of another, there is limited time as to when you can file for a wrongful death suit in the state of Nevada. The lawyers at Bradley, Drendel and Jeanney are standing by to aid you and your family during this process.

If a loved one was killed in a drunk driving accident , there could be good reason to explore a wrongful death lawsuit. If a driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident, he or she did not exercise reasonable care, which could be found to be a direct cause for your loved one’s death. Every person on the road is held accountable to a standard of reasonable care.

Depending on the circumstances of your loved one’s death, there could be several reasons to seek compensation related to the incident. There are likely high medical or funeral costs associated with your loved one’s death. Also, all future losses should be considered such as loss of wages that would have supported a family of the person who lost their life too soon.

We believe in fighting for your rights if you were wronged by another party. The attorneys at our firm have years of experience in handling these kinds of cases. Wrongful death does not just affect the person who lost their life, it also impacts the family unit and changes the lives of everyone involved.

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Drunk driving has been a popular topic in recent years. Generally, there has been greater attention paid to drunk drivers’ across all levels of government. This has led to an increase in studies conducted in search of answers. These studies seek answers about why drunk driving occurs and who it affects after

On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Jan 24, 2015
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Drivers and passengers in Nevada and elsewhere have an interest in reducing truck accidents. That is even truer in recent years because of an increase in both tractor-trailer traffic and truck accidents.

One topic examined by these studies looking into this trend is rollovers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are several causes for rollovers.

Often, a tractor-trailer can lose control and begin to roll over when the operator is driving too fast for current road conditions. What could these conditions be? Conditions such as weather or a change in traffic conditions can result in a rollover. Also, aerodynamically, tractor trailers are more prone to rollovers at certain speeds. Especially if the tractor trailer is carrying liquid loads that can shift unfavorably.

A full liquid tank can mean one wrong move by the driver can result in a rollover. Surprisingly, partial liquid load can also spell disaster. This is because the liquid inside the partially full tanker has more room to move and dispel its weight. This is a factor in rollovers 94 percent of the time.

While there is no complete fool-proof prevention for rollovers, there are factors that can be managed. When managed in a smart way, it greatly decreases the risk of a rollover. However, there can unfortunately be instances in which these safety measures are not followed, sometimes leading to serious accidents involving injury or possibly death.

In such situations, a case of negligence may be at the core. Victims of such incidents often have legal options available to them to recover damages inflicted by the accident. Compensation for elements such as medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and more can sometimes be recovered in cases of negligence. Seeking the assistance of an experienced attorney in time such as these can help alleviate some stress and formulate a solid plan of legal action if necessary.

Source: fmcsa.dot.gov, ” Cargo Tank Truck Rollover Prevention ,” Accessed Jan. 12, 2015

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While most drivers are extremely cautious and responsible on the road today, others cause mayhem. In a recent press release, Nevada’s Attorney General warned drivers of the documented increase in staged car accidents. Staged car accidents you ask? These are car accidents that occur

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Motorcyclists on the road are at an immediate safety disadvantage. This is due to the obvious fact that motorcycles are much smaller and less protective than regular passenger vehicles on the road today. But how many motorcyclists are actually involved in accidents every year? Of those accidents, what percentage of accident victims are seriously injured or even killed?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, deadly motorcycle crashes were up 7.1% from the previous year to a total of 4,957 deaths in 2012. An important statistic determined by the NHTSA, is that motorcycle riders are five times more likely than non-motorcyclists to be injured in a crash and 26 times more likely to be killed. These statistics do not bode well for motorcyclists. The reality is that motorcyclists need to take extra care because they are more susceptible to accidents with injuries or death.

On the upside, motorcycle rider fatalities have decreased from a high point of 5,312 deaths in 2008. There are also more motorcyclists registered than in 2008, which means that not only have the number of deaths decreased, but they have decreased per capita as well.

There are ways for motorcyclists to prevent themselves from sustaining an accident with serious injuries, but there is no way to stop it completely. This is due to the uncertainty that is left with negligent drivers that cause accidents with motorcyclists.

While it appears that motorcyclist deaths have decreased, they are currently at an alarmingly high amount. Nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in 2012, thousands other were injured. Some of these accidents were due to negligent drivers in passenger vehicles. It is crucial that all motorcyclists and drivers in other vehicles understand the importance of motorcycle safety.

Source: Insurance Information Institute, ” Motorcycle Accidents ,” Accessed on Dec. 29, 2014

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Why it’s key to establish negligence in a drunk driving accident
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Dec 24, 2014
If you have been the victim of a car accident caused by a drunk driver, there are a few basic things you should know about your rights. You may have suspicions about the driver’s intoxication level being over the legal limit at the time of the crash. However, suspicions are not enough to prove your claim. A full investigation will need to be conducted in order to determine the cause of the suspected drunk driving accident.

After the investigation has been conducted by the authorities, you may consider conducting one of your own. Consider the help of our legal team at Bradley Drendel & Jeanney. We can answer any legal questions you have about the accident. We can also help to shed some light on how to recover for any medical expenses or property damage that you incurred due to the accident.

One way to prove your claim is to prove that the driver that struck you was negligent at the time of the crash. Recovering damages rests on proving that the other driver was largely at fault for the accident. Liability for a car accident injury is based on Nevada comparative negligence law. Under the law, plaintiff can only recover if they can show that the defendant was 50 percent or more at fault for causing the accident.

When it comes to drunk driving accidents , you need someone on your side who understands Nevada comparative negligence law. If a legal team can prove that a defendant is negligent, they will likely be found at a high percentage of fault for the accident. This will mean more available compensation for the injured. The lawyers at Bradley Drendel & Jeanney are awaiting your inquiry, allow us to help you during this difficult time.

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Why and how are tractor-trailers regulated in the U.S.?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Dec 17, 2014
Everyone has seen the large tractor trailers hauling goods from coast to coast. Most are aware of how important semi-trailers are to the economy. However, some are not aware of the dangers these tractor-trailers can pose while traveling with regular passenger vehicles on the roads. The reality is that these large tractor-trailers can cause devastating truck accidents and because of this, the industry is highly regulated.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates how many hours in a day a truck driver is legally allowed to operate his or her vehicle. Obviously, these regulations apply to drivers of tractor-trailers or similar vehicles, not to non-commercial drivers. Long-haul truck drivers cannot work more than 14 hours straight. This includes loading time and driving time combined. Between work times, the driver must have 10 hours of rest time.

These regulations are set in place to keep both the truck driver and other drivers safe on the road. Limiting the amount of time a truck driver operates and regulating the rest time both help to prevent truck driver fatigue. Truck driver fatigue causes many truck accidents every year. Regulations ensure that truck drivers log their time in a journal in order to track their work and rest time.

While these regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should help to prevent death and injury caused by truck accidents, it will not eliminate them completely. Drivers need to be aware of the dangers posed by tractor-trailers. Serious injuries and deaths occur due to both driver error and equipment malfunction, to name a few.

Source: bls.gov, ” Heavy and tractor trailer truck drivers ,” accessed Dec. 14, 2014

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Twenty Clark County car accident related deaths in 13 days, why?
On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Dec 11, 2014
Statistically, car accidents tend to increase from the norm during holiday times. This is due to a variety of reasons. But what could possibly explain the 20 Clark County traffic-related deaths in a 13-day span? This number is outrageous at almost two fatalities per day. Nevada Highway Patrol, the Las Vegas Sun, residents, and other local authorities want to know why.

The traffic-related deaths vary in circumstance. Where they are similar is that the fatalities all occurred in Clark County between November 5 and November 17. Some were pedestrians, bikers, or even died due to negligence or reckless driving of the other driver. Some suspects at the scenes have yet to be apprehended and cases for hit-and-run have been filed.

Authorities are speculating as to why the sudden spike in car accident related deaths in Clark County. First, they believe it could be due to the loss of daylight, which leads to less visibility while driving. There is also speculation that because the weather is cooler, more people are walking outside with darker winter-colored clothing. The highway patrol also believes that more traffic is on the roads for the holidays, and drivers may be distracted due to the stress of the holidays.

While these reasons for the fatalities may be legitimate, these deaths seem to have been preventable in some way or another. The winter season is a time when drivers need to take even more caution on the roads. This is true of all drivers, pedestrians and bikers. The actions of one can affect the lives of others forever if a driver makes one wrong move.

Source: Las Vegas Sun, ” Twenty people died in Clark County traffic accidents in 13 days, why ?” Jackie Valley, Dec. 8, 2014

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