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Woman Arrested After Suspected Las Vegas DUI Accident Critically Injures Man

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:50:17 +0000

Drinking and driving is never a good decision, and when someone does consume alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle only bad things can happen. Unfortunately, many of these bad things can happen to innocent people, and that’s what police suspect occurred last night when a woman was arrested after a suspected Las Vegas DUI accident critically injured a man who was attempting to fill his van with gasoline along the side of the road.

According to the authorities, this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident occurred last night at approximately 8:50 p.m. A 52-year-old man was standing outside of his van on U.S. Highway 95 near Cheyenne Avenue after it stalled. He was attempting to fill it with gasoline when a 65-year-old woman driving a Cadillac who was driving down the road crashed into the man and the van. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and the driver of the Cadillac was arrested for DUI.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope and our support to the man who was critically injured in this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident. We also hope that the criminal investigation into this matter leads to a fair and prompt result. In addition, this Las Vegas car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, nearly 400 people are killed and thousands more are injured in these occurrences.

Las Vegas DUI Accident Lawyers

Clearly, the woman arrested after this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident will face serious criminal charges. In addition, she could face a Nevada personal injury lawsuit if the man who was critically injured in this crash decides to initiate such a filing. If he does and his case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates him for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years. Contact Bernstein & Poisson today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Man in Wheelchair Seriously Injured in Las Vegas Hit-and-Run Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:40:40 +0000

When people are involved in Las Vegas pedestrian accidents, they are expected to remain at the scene of the crash so that the police can properly take witness statements, collect evidence and clear the area safely. When someone is involved in a Las Vegas car accident that leads to a serious injury and that driver flees the area, he or she has committed a serious crime. Unfortunately, that’s what occurred yesterday when a man in a wheelchair was seriously injured in a Las Vegas hit-and-run accident.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas hit-and-run accident occurred yesterday at approximately 5:30 p.m. An unidentified man in a wheelchair was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Linn Lane. At that point, he was run down by an unidentified vehicle, and the driver fled the scene. The injured man was soon discovered by passing motorists and rushed to a nearby hospital. No update was given on his condition, and police continue to search for the driver.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our support and our hope for the man who was seriously injured in this Las Vegas hit-and-run accident. We also hope that the driver involved in this crash is soon identified and apprehended. In addition, this Las Vegas pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada pedestrian accidents. Every year, hundreds of people are injured and nearly 50 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Serious Injury Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Las Vegas hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges. In addition, the driver could face a Nevada personal injury lawsuit if the injured man decides to initiate such a filing. If he does and his case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been severely harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those injured for many years. Contact Bernstein & Poisson today to schedule a free initial consultation.

84 Nevada Motorcycle Accidents Occur During 5-Day Street Vibrations Event

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:54:27 +0000

When motorcyclists get together for any reason, it gives rise to dangers on the roads simply because of the high number of vehicles that are compressed into areas that are sometimes too small to accommodate all of them at one time. Some feel that is the case with the 5-day Street Vibrations event that recently took place in Northern Nevada. While there were thankfully no fatalities, there were at least 84 Nevada motorcycle accidents that occurred.

According to the authorities, these 84 Nevada motorcycle accidents occurred between last Wednesday morning, September 21 and Sunday, September 25. Of those crashes, at least 35 led to at least one injury and another 49 involved only property damage. There were also 16 motorists arrested on suspicion of Nevada DUI and at least seven other arrests made pursuant to either felony or misdemeanor warrants. All in all, authorities were relatively satisfied with the fact that no one was killed and that the event in general was peaceful.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our relief also that of all those Nevada motorcycle accidents that occurred, no one was killed. Many times when that many vehicles are that close together, serious harm can result. However, those 84 crashes will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada motorcycle accidents. Every year, hundreds of people are injured and nearly one person every week is killed in these occurrences.

Nevada Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

When someone is injured while riding a motorcycle or by someone who is driving a motorcycle, it could give rise to the possibility that the injured person will file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit. When these lawsuits are filed and they return a favorable result for the plaintiff, it’s possible that said plaintiff could recover damages that compensate for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering among other forms of loss.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in any type of crash, you need to seek the help of Nevada personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of injured clients for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Update: NTSB May Have First Clue Regarding Cause of Reno Plane Crash

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:58:02 +0000

When plane crashes occur and people are injured and/or killed as a result, the federal government is often the first entity to intervene so that an investigation can begin. That was the case with regards to the tragic Reno plane crash that we’ve been posting about recently. The National Transportation Safety Board, or the NTSB, has been working to identify a potential cause or causes for the crash, and the NTSB may have discovered its first clue.

Specifically, the NTSB has been reviewing photo and video evidence relating to this horrific Reno plane crash, and the agency believes that it may have identified a part falling off of the plane that ultimately plummeted into a grandstand area. The accident killed 11 people and injured 74 others, with at least 66 of those injuries being considered serious. Clearly, the investigation is far from complete, but every piece of evidence that’s uncovered at this point could prove to be invaluable.

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We certainly hope that the NTSB investigation is not only completed quickly, but that it leads to a result that is sound and specific. This would only help those who have suffered so much as a result of this Reno plane crash to obtain some sort of closure. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding plane crashes across the world. Every year, nearly 150 commercial plane crashes occur that lead to nearly 1,000 fatalities.

Nevada Wrongful Death Lawyers

Depending on what causes are identified with regards to this Reno plane crash, the close of this investigation could lead to the filing of several Nevada wrongful death and Nevada personal injury lawsuits. If these claims are filed against those who were responsible for the damage done and they are successful, the plaintiffs could recover damages that compensate them for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love in any type of an accident, you need to seek the help of Nevada wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Update: Death Toll Rises in Reno Plane Crash

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:55:04 +0000

We posted late last week with regards to a terrible Reno plane crash that occurred during the National Championship Air Races that are held every fall. At the time, it was too early to know how many people had been killed or injured, but officials had predicted that there would be ‘mass casualties’ and it was also clear that many people had been injured. Now that there has been some time to investigate the situation, officials are beginning to release some statistics.

According to the authorities, the death toll from this Reno air races accident now stands at 11 people. Unfortunately, that number could still rise as at least seven others remain in critical condition. In addition, a total of 70 people were injured to some degree in the incident. This accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. last Friday when a plane that was racing suddenly veered out of control and crashed into an area where spectators were watching the race. One of the people who was killed was the pilot of the plane.

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First, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the people who were killed. Losing this many lives as a result of merely spending a day having fun is always truly tragic. We also hope that the people who were injured in this Reno plane crash are able to survive the harm they have suffered. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding plane crashes. Every year around the world, nearly 150 commercial plane crashes take place that take the lives of nearly 1,000 people.

Nevada Wrongful Death Lawyers

Even though officials have begun to provide details of this Reno plane crash, no cause for the incident has yet been identified. That could take some time and will hopefully be identified when the investigation is complete. However, the situation could lead to a large number of Nevada wrongful death lawsuits and Nevada personal injury lawsuits against the party or parties responsible for this terrible event once their identities are released to the public.

If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you need to seek the help of Nevada wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Woman Critically Injured in Eight-Vehicle Las Vegas Car Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:43:20 +0000

Every Las Vegas car accident is obviously dangerous, but when a crash occurs that ultimately ensnares several other vehicles that had nothing to do with the original collision, the situation can immediately spin out of control altogether. While the details remain somewhat sketchy regarding an eight-vehicle Las Vegas car accident that occurred on Monday night, what is known is that one woman was critically injured in the incident and that police are continuing with their investigation.

According to the authorities, this eight-vehicle Las Vegas car accident occurred on Monday night at approximately 8:40 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in an initial collision near Desert Inn Road and Jones Boulevard. However, at least six additional vehicles almost immediately became involved in a chain-reaction crash. One woman in one of the vehicles was ejected from her car, and she was critically injured as a result. Police did not provide any details regarding her identity or information regarding any other injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hopes and our thoughts for the woman who was critically injured in this eight-vehicle Las Vegas car accident. We hope that she is able to survive the harm she has suffered and make a full recovery. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and almost 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary in order to be able to assign fault with regards to this multiple-vehicle Las Vegas car accident. However, when that process is complete, it could be possible for the injured woman to file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties at fault if she did not cause the crash. If she does and the case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the woman for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas car accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Suspected Las Vegas DUI Accident Takes the Life of a Local Man

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:39:33 +0000

When people think of drinking and driving and when to be wary of motorists who may be under the influence, most assume that this activity usually takes place at night and/or on the weekends. However, and especially in cities like Las Vegas, drunk drivers can be a danger at almost any time. Tragically, that danger was reinforced this morning when a man was suddenly hit and killed in a gruesome head-on crash that police suspect was a Las Vegas DUI accident.

According to the authorities, this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident occurred at just after 6 a.m. today when the driver of a Lexus was moving in a westbound direction on Flamingo Road just east of South Claymont Street near the Maryland Parkway. Suddenly, the 29-year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle and jumped the median, crossing into oncoming traffic. As a result, he collided nearly head-on with the 54-year-old male driver of a Geo Metro. The driver of the Metro did not survive the crash, and the other driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol involving a fatal accident.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed, as his loss is truly tragic. We also hope that the forthcoming criminal investigation leads to a just result. In addition, this fatal Las Vegas car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, nearly 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, the driver arrested in the aftermath of this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident could face serious criminal charges. He could also face a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit if the man’s family decides to initiate such a filing. If they do and the case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their medical costs, lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

One Pedestrian Killed, One Seriously Injured in Suspected Las Vegas DUI Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:57:29 +0000

Las Vegas is a city that’s filled with pedestrians, and motorists need to be aware of their presence during all hours of the day. However, remaining aware of those traveling on foot becomes much less likely when a motorist consumes alcohol before getting behind the wheel. While nothing has yet been proven, police suspect that this is what occurred over the weekend in an alleged Las Vegas DUI accident that took the life of one pedestrian and seriously injured another.

According to the authorities, this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. Two pedestrians were attempting to cross the street at Naples Drive near Paradise Road. As they did so, they were hit by a passing male motorist. One pedestrian was killed immediately and the other remains in critical condition. The driver reportedly failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on suspicion of DUI among other potential charges that could be filed.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our sincere condolences for the family and friends of the person who was killed in this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident, and we hope that the person who was badly injures is able to survive the harm suffered and recover fully. In addition, this Las Vegas pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada pedestrian accidents. Almost one person is killed somewhere in the state every single week because of these occurrences, and hundreds of people are injured annually.

Las Vegas DUI Accident Lawyers

Clearly, the suspect in this alleged Las Vegas DUI accident will face serious criminal charges. In addition, he could face both a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit that would be filed by the family of the man who was killed as well as a Nevada personal injury lawsuit if the injured pedestrian chooses to initiate such a filing. If these cases yield successful results for the plaintiffs, they could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed in this manner for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Downtown Las Vegas Car Accident Injures Three People

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:22:41 +0000

Drivers face several different environments on a daily basis, and perhaps one of the most challenging driving environments faced by people is the intersection. While few people outwardly consider all of the variables present in this setting, many things must go right in order for accidents to be avoided. Unfortunately, something went very wrong at an intersection on Friday that led to a Las Vegas car accident that seriously injured three people. Police are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas car accident occurred on Friday morning at the intersection of North Main Street and Washington Avenue downtown. A van and an SUV collided at that location, and as a result of the crash the van rolled over. One of the injured people had to be extricated from the van, and three people were transported to the University Medical Center with serious injuries. None of the names involved in the crash were released, and police did not announce a cause of the crash.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our support and hope for the people who were so seriously injured in this Las Vegas car accident. We hope that they are able to survive the harm they have suffered and that a cause for the crash is identified soon. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and nearly 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be necessary in order for any legal analysis to be performed with regards to this Las Vegas car accident. However, when fault is assigned it’s possible that the people who were not at fault but who were injured could file Nevada personal injury lawsuits. If they do and their claims are successful, they could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas car accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

One Killed, Eight Injured in Overton SUV Rollover Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:40:06 +0000

SUV’s have long been marketed as providing the best of big and small to consumers – they provide the comfort and safety of large trucks with the pleasurable ride of a sedan. However, SUV’s also have a tendency to roll over more so than other vehicles, and while the specific cause has yet to be identified, that appears to be what occurred in a disastrous Overton SUV rollover crash that killed one person and injured eight others.

According to the authorities, this Overton SUV rollover accident occurred on Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. The driver of the SUV was moving down Northshore Road just north of Echo Bay. Police believe that the driver lost control of the vehicle rounding a corner and rolled off of the road. The driver was killed in the crash and eight passengers were injured, two of whom had to be flown to hospitals for treatment. No names of those involved were provided and no updates on the conditions of the injured were released.

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First, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the driver who was killed, and we hope that the people who were injured are able to recover from the harm they have suffered. In addition, this Overton SUV rollover accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, nearly 400 people are killed and thousands more are injured in these occurrences.

Nevada Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be needed in order to assign fault for this Overton SUV rollover accident. If the crash was the fault of the driver, his estate could face several Nevada personal injury lawsuits. It’s also possible that the manufacturer of the vehicle or even another defendant could face these claims that would likely be brought to recover medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Nevada car accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.