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

5. December 2011

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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 [...]

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14-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

30. November 2011

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Las Vegas is a city that’s filled with pedestrians, and walkers can be found out and about in just about any place and at just about any time.  People who drive in this area tend to understand this, yet that general understanding does not prevent Las Vegas pedestrian accidents from occurring at an alarming rate. [...]

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Two Young Girls Seriously Injured, One Killed in North Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

26. October 2011

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We teach our children at a very young age to look both ways before crossing a street and to only cross when a traffic signal says it’s permissible to do so.  The reasons behind these lessons are obvious, but unfortunately that does not mean that even the most well-trained children can anticipate or avoid mistakes [...]

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

25. July 2011

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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 [...]

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Man Killed in Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

18. July 2011

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Anyone who spends any time in Las Vegas understands that pedestrians are a constant sight on and near the roads in the city.  As such, motorists need to be wary of them, as many pedestrians are visiting from just about anywhere in the world and as a result may not be familiar with the area.  [...]

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Rate of Las Vegas Pedestrian Accidents Places City High on Dubious List

27. May 2011

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Transportation for America is a group that is based in Washington, D.C. and its mission is to prompt reform in American transportation overall to make it safer for everyone.  One of its recent efforts concerned ranking cities in terms of their overall safety for pedestrians.  Based on the number of fatal Las Vegas pedestrian accidents [...]

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50-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Las Vegas Hit-and-Run Accident

23. May 2011

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People who drive in Las Vegas tend to understand that pedestrians are a common and in some locations a constant sight.  Therefore, those who are behind the wheel need to be vigilant, as many pedestrians in the city are not familiar with their surroundings.  Tragically, it could be some time before we know exactly what [...]

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8-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident

13. May 2011

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There are many reasons that motorists are supposed to use extreme caution when driving in an area where pedestrians are nearby, particularly pedestrians who are children.  Young people do not generally understand the nuances of traffic nor do they fully appreciate the dangers involved with moving vehicles.  While it’s too early to know whether a [...]

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Man Waiting for Bus Killed in Henderson Car Accident

22. November 2010

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People who venture out into traffic generally understand that there is risk involved with such a journey.  However, those who are standing along the side of a road waiting for a bus would generally not expect to encounter danger.  Tragically, a man paid the ultimate price for the arising of a random set of circumstances [...]

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Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Turns into a Hit-and-Run Investigation

28. September 2010

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Las Vegas is known as a city that never sleeps, and while this draws visitors here by the millions every year, it also leads to dangers that exist on the local roads 24 hours per day.  Unfortunately, one person was victimized by this ever-present danger this morning when a Las Vegas pedestrian accident seriously injured [...]

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