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Law Banning Cell Phone Use Behind Wheel Nears Passage

1. June 2011

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Nevada is the latest state to consider banning the use of cell phones behind the wheel for many different types of drivers.  Several jurisdictions have already passed these sorts of laws, and it seems that more and more states are presently considering the same sort of ban.  Earlier this week, the State Assembly considered the [...]

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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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North Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Injures Police Officer

18. May 2011

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Many people who see police officers on motorcycles assume that they are all but invulnerable to harm that can come from a Las Vegas motorcycle accident.  Unfortunately, that is a misnomer, as police officers can and are injured just as badly as anyone else when something goes wrong on the local roads.  That’s what occurred [...]

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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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One Killed, Seven Injured in Head-On Las Vegas Car Accident

9. May 2011

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It’s quite obvious that every Las Vegas car accident that occurs gives rise to an extreme amount of danger.  However, there are certain crashes that are so intense and so violent that they immediately move from being a potential danger to a total disaster.  Sadly, that appears to be what occurred last night when a [...]

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Police Officer Seriously Injured in Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident

2. May 2011

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Many people mistakenly believe that while Las Vegas car accidents can happen to anyone, police officers are all but immune because every driver notices when an officer is near them on the road.  Unfortunately, that myth was shattered once again last night when an officer was seriously injured in a Las Vegas motorcycle accident when [...]

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Nevada Senate Passes Bill Restricting Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel

27. April 2011

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Distracted driving has long been one of if not the leading cause of Nevada car accidents, and in recent years the source of much distraction has been the cell phone and the ability to send and receive text messages and emails.  As this phenomenon has continued to grow and has continued to cause more problems [...]

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Canadian Man Critically Injured in Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident

20. April 2011

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Las Vegas is a city that’s always filled with visitors, and while the majority of people who come and spend time here have a pleasant experience, unfortunately there are visitors who are hurt badly.  Sadly, that appears to be what occurred last night when a visitor from Canada was critically injured in a Las Vegas [...]

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Ford Announces Enormous F-150 Recall

15. April 2011

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Ford F-150 pickup trucks have long been the top-selling vehicle in that model in the United States, and one of the many reasons for this ranking is that these vehicles are known to be extremely well-built.  Unfortunately, that pristine reputation took a big hit earlier this week when Ford Motor Company announced a massive F-150 [...]

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