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Two People Killed in Las Vegas Car Accident Near UNLV

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:46:20 +0000

People who drive any type of vehicle in a populated area encounter intersections every day. While most of these situations pass without incident, it’s easy to forget that everything must go right in this environment in order for collisions to be avoided. Tragically, something went terribly wrong over the weekend at an intersection, and the resulting Las Vegas car accident near UNLV left two people dead as a result. The police are continuing with their investigation.

According to the authorities, this fatal Las Vegas car accident occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 7:20 a.m. The driver of a Dodge sedan and his female passenger were moving in a northbound direction on Maryland Parkway. As they approached the intersection with Harmon Avenue, their vehicle was hit on its ride side by the driver of a Ford sedan who was believed to have been speeding and who did not have the green light. The collision sent the Dodge careening across the intersection, and both people inside were killed.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the people who were killed in this Las Vegas car accident. Losing two lives because of one mistake such as this one is always truly tragic. 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 Wrongful Death Lawyers

If the facts regarding this Las Vegas car accident are accurate, then it’s possible that the families of the people who were killed in this crash could file a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit against the driver who could have been at fault. If they do and their case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the plaintiffs for medical, funeral and burial costs as well as lost income and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas 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.

Law Banning Cell Phone Use Behind Wheel Nears Passage

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:11:09 +0000

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 latest version of a bill that would outlaw the use of cell phones, and it passed and moved closer to becoming a law.

Specifically, the State Assembly voted by a count of 24-17 to approve Senate Bill 140, which would allow a driver to use a cell phone attached to a vehicle, but only those that would allow a driver to keep both hands on the wheel. There would be exemptions for several types of drivers including law enforcement officers while on duty and private citizens who are using the phone to report a medical emergency or a crime. The bill now goes back to the Senate with a minor amendment to consider, and it will eventually make its way to the Governor.

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One of the obvious reasons that this bill is being considered and moving forward is because of the statistics that show a much higher probability of an accident occurring because someone is distracted by their cell phone. In addition, many of the fatal Nevada car accidents that occur take place because a driver is distracted. Every year, almost 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

While the bill would impose fines on drivers after January 1, 2012 if they are caught using a cell phone illegally, such a mistake would already be considered negligence in many settings. One potential setting would be the courthouse if someone is injured by a distracted driver and then files a Nevada personal injury lawsuit in response. If this type of case was filed successfully, it could lead to a damages award that compensates the plaintiff for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a distracted driver, 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.

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

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:07:24 +0000

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 during the time period studied, the report concluded that only five cities in the United States of any size are more dangerous for pedestrians than this one.

According to the report, Las Vegas ranked sixth in the most dangerous cities for pedestrians, based in part on the 421 people who were killed in Las Vegas pedestrian accidents from the years 2000 through 2009. However, more than just the score was used to come to the conclusions, as variables were included to adjust for the size of a city so that a comparison could be fairly made.

Nevada Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As a state, Nevada did not do much better in this survey, as it was seen to be the eighth most dangerous state overall for pedestrians during the same time period that was studied. During those 10 years, a total of 541 people were killed in Nevada pedestrian accidents, which basically means that more than one person is killed every week somewhere in the state while traveling on foot. Fortunately, several efforts had already begun in an attempt to curb these statistics even before this study’s conclusions were released.

Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers

Fortunately, there are laws in place that protect people who are injured in Las Vegas pedestrian accidents and who were not at fault for the crashes that led to the injuries and financial losses. If someone is injured in this type of crash and that person files a Nevada personal injury lawsuit, a successful verdict could lead to an award of damages that compensates that person for 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 Las Vegas personal injury lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of the injured for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:21:08 +0000

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 caused a Las Vegas hit-and-run accident early this morning, as the driver fled the scene and police have yet to locate that driver so that he or she can be questioned.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas hit-and-run accident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. this morning when a 50-year-old woman was crossing Las Vegas Boulevard from west to east between Baltimore Avenue and St. Louis Avenue. At that point, what was described as a dark gray Hyundai or Mazda sedan hit the woman, and she was rushed to the University Medical Center with what have been described as critical injuries.

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First, we’d like to offer our sincere hope that the woman who was critically injured in this Las Vegas hit-and-run accident is able to survive the harm she has suffered. We also hope that the driver involved in this crash is found soon. 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 seriously injured approximately one person every week is killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers

If or when the driver involved in this crash is identified and apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges. In addition, this person could face a Nevada personal injury lawsuit should the injured person decide to initiate such a filing. If she does and it’s successful, she could be awarded damages that compensate her for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

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

North Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Injures Police Officer

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:54:48 +0000

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 on Thursday of last week when an on-duty officer was seriously injured in a crash that involved the failure to yield the right-of-way.

According to the authorities, this North Las Vegas motorcycle accident occurred on Thursday at 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of Carey Avenue and Commerce Street. The officer was approaching the intersection on while riding on Carey Avenue when the driver of a Chevrolet sedan that had been heading in the opposite direction attempted to execute a left turn. She apparently turned into the path of the officer and the two collided. The officer was seriously injured as a result of the crash.

Nevada Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to send our best wishes to the officer who was injured in this North Las Vegas motorcycle accident in hopes that he is able to recover from the harm he has suffered quickly and fully. In addition, this crash 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.

Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

In situations such as this one, someone who is injured in a North Las Vegas motorcycle accident because the other driver failed to yield the right-of-way could pursue a Nevada personal injury lawsuit in order to protect and enforce their legal rights. If such an action was filed and the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, that person could recover damages that compensate for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas motorcycle 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.

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

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:58:01 +0000

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 wrong-way driver caused a multiple-vehicle Las Vegas car accident that killed one person and injured seven others.

According to the police, this Las Vegas car accident occurred last night just before 10:30 p.m. when the driver of a pickup truck was moving in a southbound direction in the northbound lanes on Interstate 15 near Speedway Boulevard and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The pickup truck slammed head-on into a sedan that was going in the proper direction and that which was carrying five people. After that collision, a tractor trailer hit the pickup. One person in the sedan was killed, the other four people were hospitalized and the driver of the pickup and two people in the tractor trailer were also injured.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person who was killed, and we hope that the people who were badly injured in this wrong-way Las Vegas car accident are able to survive the harm they have suffered. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, more than 25 people are killed every month in a crash that occurs somewhere in the state.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

It seems relatively clear that the driver of the pickup truck could face serious criminal charges as well as a spate of lawsuits that could include claims for Nevada wrongful death and Nevada personal injury. If those claims are filed and they are successful, the plaintiffs could recover damages that compensate them for their losses that are both tangible and intangible in nature.

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

Canadian Man Critically Injured in Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:43:34 +0000

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 motorcycle accident that involved multiple vehicle. Police are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas motorcycle accident occurred just after 7:45 p.m. last night at the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Tenaya Way. 35-year-old Clinton Parker of British Columbia was driving his motorcycle in a northbound direction on Tenaya Way after leaving the intersection with Warner Springs Road. At that point, an SUV that was driving on Warner Springs Road collided with the motorcycle, knocking it into the ground and into the path of another vehicle. Mr. Parker was critically injured as a result of the crash.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere hope that the man who was critically injured in this Las Vegas motorcycle accident is able to survive the injuries he has suffered and to make a full recovery. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada traffic accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and more than 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

If the facts regarding this Las Vegas motorcycle accident are accurate, it’s possible that the injured man could file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against that driver. His residency does not matter, as he was injured in Nevada and is protected by Nevada’s laws. Therefore, if a successful case is filed, 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 harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these losses accountable for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Single-Vehicle Las Vegas Car Accident Kills Both Occupants of Car

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:32:02 +0000

When drivers get behind the wheel of a vehicle, they owe a legal duty of care to those around them who could reasonably be expected to be affected by their decisions and perhaps their mistakes. This duty of care most certainly includes any passengers riding inside a driver’s vehicle, and tragically, a female passenger was killed last week in a single vehicle Las Vegas car accident after the driver allegedly lost control of the car and crashed.

According to the authorities, this fatal Las Vegas car accident occurred on Tuesday at 11 p.m. when 48-year-old Gene Rochon Nave, a resident of North Las Vegas, was driving his Chrysler in an eastbound direction on Oakey Boulevard. As he approached Fremont Street, the vehicle collided violently with a pole for some reason. Both the driver and the unidentified female passenger were killed in the crash. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident.

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First, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of both of the people who were suddenly killed in this single vehicle Las Vegas car accident. The passenger’s family has likely already received news from the police that no one should ever have to receive. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and more than 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawyers

Unless something occurred where the passenger who was killed caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, it seems possible that the family of the woman who was killed could file a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the driver. If such a claim is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.

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

Three People Injured in Las Vegas Car Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:39:25 +0000

There are innumerable situations where people can be injured in Las Vegas car accidents, and one of the more overlooked scenarios occurs when someone pulls out of a driveway and onto a busy road into traffic. If either the driver of the car pulling out or a driver of a vehicle on the road makes a mistake, the results can be disastrous. Sadly, this was the scenario with regards to a Las Vegas car accident that occurred yesterday that seriously injured three people.

According to authorities, the latest Las Vegas car accident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. yesterday on Cheyenne Avenue just west of Interstate 15. The driver of a vehicle pulled out of an apartment complex and onto the road, and in so doing collided with a different vehicle that was already moving in that direction. As a result of the crash, three people were seriously injured and transported to the hospital. No names of those involved were released, and police are continuing their investigation.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere hope that those three people who were seriously injured are able to survive those injuries and to get back into their lives quickly. In addition, this Las Vegas car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and approximately 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more information will be necessary in order for any type of fault to be assigned. However, if the people who were injured who were not at fault decide to file Nevada personal injury lawsuits against the party or parties who caused the crash, they could be awarded damages that compensate them 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 holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.