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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.

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.

Four People Injured in Las Vegas Car Accident in Northeast Valley

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:48:28 +0000

Every motorist understands that he or she must follow all of the traffic laws that govern a situation in order to minimize the chance that an accident will occur and people will be injured. Every motorist must also depend on every other motorist nearby to follow those same laws. When that doesn’t happen, disaster can result. Unfortunately, that’s what allegedly occurred on Thursday in a Las Vegas car accident that injured four people and left a toddler critically injured.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas car accident occurred in the northeast valley on Thursday at approximately 7 p.m. The driver of a Honda containing two passengers was moving in a southbound direction on Mt. Hood Street. As the driver approached the intersection with Owens Avenue, she tried to turn left. However, a BMW coming in the opposite direction apparently ran through a stop sign and collided with the Honda. Both drivers involved in the accident and an occupant of the Honda suffered moderate injuries. A 2-year-old boy who was also in the Honda was critically injured in the crash.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that the little boy who was critically injured in this Las Vegas car accident is able to survive those injuries and recover. We also hope that the other people injured in this crash make smooth and fast recoveries. In addition, this Las Vegas car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of these accidents occur, and nearly 400 people are killed as a result.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

If the facts available are accurate, then it’s possible that the driver of the BMW was at fault for this Las Vegas car accident. If that’s the case, then it’s also possible that the family of the toddler who was injured could file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against the driver. If such a claim is filed and it’s successful, the family could collect damages that compensate them for their losses.

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 fighting for the rights of the injured 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.

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.

Nevada Senate Passes Bill Restricting Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:36:04 +0000

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 around the country, several states have already passed laws that restrict the use of these devices while driving. Despite a political fight, the Nevada Senate has now passed a bill that would also restrict the use of these devices while behind the wheel.

In a 12-9 vote, the Senate approved a bill that will now be sent to the Assembly. If it passes into law, the bill would go into effect on July 1st at least in limited form. From July 1st through the end of the year, police would only issue warnings to drivers caught using cell phones without a hands-free device. Starting in 2012, citations would be issued that would result in fines of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second and $250 for a third violation.

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While the bill has yet to clear a few hurdles before actually becoming a law, if it does pass it will no doubt lead to statistical tracking regarding its effect on the overall safety of Nevada’s roads. As it stands now, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of the thousands of Nevada car accidents that occur every year that ultimately lead to several fatalities every week.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

If someone is distracted from his or her driving environment and causes a Las Vegas car accident that leads to injuries or worse, however, the person or people who have been harmed can still file a Nevada personal injury lawsuit against that distracted driver whether a law is in place or not. If such a lawsuit was filed and was successful, the plaintiffs could recover damages that compensate them for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

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

One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Las Vegas Valley Car Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:34:19 +0000

Drivers are legally responsible for the safety of their passengers, and the law also expects motorists to avoid making maneuvers that place other people in the area in unreasonable situations of danger. While it’s still too early to know exactly what happened, what we do know is that a driver was tragically killed and one of his passengers was seriously injured in a Las Vegas Valley car accident that police are continuing to investigate.

According to the authorities, this Las Vegas Valley car accident occurred just after 6 a.m. on Saturday morning when 18-year-old Las Vegas resident Alexis Diaz was driving his Pontiac in a westbound direction on Desert Inn Road. Just as it moved east of the Pecos-McLeod Interconnect, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it left the roadway and slammed into a wall. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and killed. The vehicle rolled back out onto the roadway and collided with an oncoming tractor-trailer, and 18-year-old Brandon Williams, a passenger in the Pontiac, was seriously injured.

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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’d also like to express our hope that the passenger who was seriously injured in this Las Vegas car accident is able to recover from the harm he has suffered. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of people are injured and 400 people are killed in these occurrences, and this crash marks the 23rd fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction in 2011.

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There are times when standing up for the rights of an injured person or people can seem harsh, particularly when it’s possible that a Nevada personal injury lawsuit could be filed against the estate of someone who has been killed. However, if it turns out that the passenger was not at fault for this Las Vegas car accident, he has legal rights that need to be properly protected and enforced.

Scooter Driver Critically Injured in Las Vegas Car Accident

Vegas Injury Lawyer — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:28:50 +0000

Motor scooters are a good economical choice for local transportation, as they are known to burn fuel in an extremely efficient manner. However, like everyone else, scooter riders need to depend on other motorists to obey relevant traffic laws and to make sound decisions. Sadly, that does not appear to be what occurred with one motorist as the driver of a scooter was hit and critically injured in a Las Vegas car accident early yesterday morning.

According to authorities, this Las Vegas car accident occurred yesterday just before 4 a.m. when Cheon Hong, 64, of Las Vegas, was driving his scooter in an eastbound direction on Harmon Avenue just east of Koval Lane. At that point, the driver of a Dodge van, Msgena Gebregabiher, 26, of Las Vegas, turned out of a driveway and onto Harmon Avenue directly into the path of the scooter. The scooter collided with the van and the driver was ejected. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that the man who was critically injured while driving the scooter is able to survive the harm he has suffered and get back into his life. In addition, this Las Vegas car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents. Every year, thousands of these crashes occur, and approximately 400 people are killed as a result.

Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts regarding this Las Vegas scooter accident are accurate, it could lead to the filing of a Nevada personal injury lawsuit by the driver of the scooter and/or his family. If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his 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.

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.