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Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Leads to a Fatality

25. April 2010

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Pedestrians are common in Las Vegas, and while the city has generally set up the infrastructure to accommodate those who prefer to travel on foot, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t risk involved every time a pedestrian takes to the public streets.  Tragically, a man paid the ultimate price for what could be described as [...]

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Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Car-Pedestrian Crash

11. March 2010

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When someone is reckless behind the wheel and those actions lead to terrible consequences for what would otherwise be innocent bystanders, the consequences for the driver can be severe.  However, that is not always the case, and some may feel that the guilty plea entered by a man who killed one person and injured another [...]

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Las Vegas 2010 Traffic Accident Fatality Statistic Continues to Rise

16. February 2010

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Simply put, it has not been a good year already in Las Vegas when it comes to traffic-related fatalities.  The city had already seen 12 people die in the area since January 1st in different types of traffic accidents, and yet another person was killed yesterday.  In the latest instance, a pedestrian was struck by [...]

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Guilty Plea for DUI Driver in Death of Runner

13. January 2010

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We posted last month regarding the tragic story of a runner who was killed by a vehicle while he was participating in a long distance race. Even though the driver attempted to flee the scene, he was caught, arrested and charged with DUI resulting in death.  The story has continued to progress, and the [...]

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Four Children Injured When Truck Crashes into School Bus

8. January 2010

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Parents all over Las Vegas send their children to school via school bus every day, and perhaps few of them stop to consider just what level of trust they are placing not only in the school bus driver, but in the public at large.  Every now and then, we are reminded that everyone who encounters [...]

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DUI Arrests Increase in New Year

6. January 2010

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New Year’s Eve is a night that’s celebrated around the world, and few places are more celebratory and festive than Las Vegas.  People come from around the world to ring in the new year in a place that’s made for action, but unfortunately, many people make bad decisions while taking part in the festivities.  As [...]

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Potential for Liability Continues to Grow for Endoscopy Center

23. December 2009

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We’ve been following and providing you with updates regarding the serious problems caused by the hepatitis C outbreak that originated at a local endoscopy clinic, and on Monday a report was released by officials that tells a very disturbing story.  Not only is it alleged that staff members were negligent in their care, but now [...]

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Man Arrested for DUI After Crash Sends Two to Hospital

15. December 2009

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Las Vegas has always been known as a place where people like to have a good time.  When you combine that constant with the holiday season, it may create a festive atmosphere, but it also tends to lead to more risk for anyone who’s behind the wheel in the area at any given time.  Unfortunately, [...]

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Another Suspected DUI-Caused Traffic Death

10. December 2009

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Perhaps it’s the time of year.  Perhaps it’s the attraction that is Las Vegas.  Regardless of the reason even if there is one that could be named above any others, we have to report on yet another tragic traffic death at the hands of another suspected drunk driver in the area.  This time, the crash [...]

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Another Bus Stop Crash Brings Safety into Question

7. December 2009

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The good news from a recent accident where a vehicle crashed into a local bus stop station was that no one was hurt.  The bad news is that this is a type of accident that’s occurring with more frequency, prompting several parties to sound the alarm regarding the safety of those standing by the side [...]

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