Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer - Automobile Accidents

Truck Accidents Different From Auto Accident Cases

Peter Wetherall — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:55 GMT

I attended a truck accident litigation seminar recently in order to update my practice skills, and was reminded of how different an accident case involving a truck is from the garden-variety auto case. Of the 16,000 accidents that happen every day(!) on American roads, many involve trucks, and many of these involve catastrophic injury due to the size and weight of these vehicles.

A truck going 35 miles per hour creates the same amount of impact force as a car going 138 miles per hour, so the results of many truck accidents are truly devastating for all involved. These cases are usually highly technical, and raise complex issues about liability, causation and damages. They cannot and should not be undertaken by an auto accident lawyer, at least not without the involvement of a lawyer experienced and trained in the handling of truck accidents.

Unlike regular cars and light trucks, semi-trailer trucks, truck drivers, and the companies that put them on the road are regulated by federal statutes and regulations. These federal laws govern almost every aspect of trucking, from the hours a driver can drive without resting, to the amount of insurance a carrier must carry. These are subject matters that simply do not arise in the ordinary automobile accident case, which would not typically implicate these federal laws.

Be mindful of the elevated skill set a truck accident requires if you, a friend or loved one has an accident involving a truck.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Peter Wetherall

Washoe Valley Woman Killed in Fatal Car Accident

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:05:19 GMT

Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the scene of a single car accident that happened at the intersection of SR 429 and Eastlake Blvd, near Washoe Valley, on Wednesday.

Preliminary reports suggest the 20-year-old woman, of Washoe Valley, was traveling south at a high rate of speed on Eastlake Blvd in her 2003 Ford sedan when she failed to stop at a stop sign, continuing through the intersection, where she struck a concrete wall barrier.

She died at the scene from fatal injuries she sustained in the crash.

NHP is investigating the accident and asks witnesses to please contact them.

For more information on this subject, visit our section on Car and Motorcyle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Eureka Woman Killed in Car Accident

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:08:31 GMT

A fatal car accident on U.S. 50, two miles west of Eureka, claimed the life of a 23-year-old Eureka woman, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported.

The woman was traveling westbound at 3:15 a.m., on Thursday, when the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta she was driving veered out of the travel lane and onto a dirt shoulder off the side of the road, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

The driver overcorrected to the left causing the vehicle to overturn, ejecting her. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. While being transported to the hospital for treatment, she died.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Las Vegas Ranking Low on Safe Driver List

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:33:35 GMT

Now, there is tangible proof that Las Vegas drivers are some of the worst drivers in the nation. Allstate, a national insurance company, has released their annual America's Best Drivers Report.

The report ranks Las Vegas in the bottom third in the nation when it comes to good drivers.

Las Vegas drivers have been known to eat, put on make up and read while driving, some incidents leading to car accidents. It's quite scary as this clearly means the driver is not paying attention to the road and other cars.

Whatever the reasons may be Las Vegas ranks 167 out of 200 cities for having good drivers. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tanks at the top of the list for safest drivers in the country.

An Allstate spokeswoman says driving more cautiously will save money for all involved in the long run. Less car accidents will mean fewer rate increases. The study discovered that the most accidents nationwide occurred on Friday. Sunday is the second most common night for accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Car Accident Involving Stolen Car

Christina Cole — Mon, 07 May 2007 22:23:14 GMT

A woman was killed and two other drivers were injured in a car accident that sent two cars crashing into the wall of a house in Las Vegas.

Police say the woman was a passenger in a stolen Toyota sedan that struck a Nissan, causing both vehicles to then crash into the unoccupied home.

The driver of the Toyota, is in surgery and is expected to face charges that include vehicular manslaughter when he recovers.

The driver of the Nissan was also transported to the hospital following the accident, his condition is currently unknown. The accident is still under investigation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Rollover Accident Claims Two Lives in Las Vegas

Christina Cole — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:37:58 GMT

Two people lost their lives on Sunday morning in a rollover car crash in North Las Vegas. The crash happened at approximately 3:00 at Tropical and Decatur.

The driver of a truck swerved to avoid something that was in the road, Las Vegas Police said. And in doing so he lost control of the truck, hit a curb and crashed into a brick wall. Two of the three passengers did not have their seatbelts on and were thrown from the vehicle.

Police say there was a strong odor of alcohol in the truck and believe that could have attributed to the accident although police haven't said if the driver was intoxicated. The crash is still being investigated.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Teen Recovering After Car Accident

Christina Cole — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:15:28 GMT

A high school girl was hit by a car on Thursday. She sustained a broken leg and other injuries but thankfully none are serious or life threatening, said Nevada Highway Patrol. She will be staying in the hospital for a few days.

Due to the victim being a juvenile, amongst other reasons, police will not be releasing her name.

A Carson City woman was traveling northbound in the right hand lane in her Chevy Malibu when she reportedly hit the girl, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

The 17-year-old girl was transported by helicopter to Reno after she was hit when crossing Highway 88 next to Douglas High School just after 9:30am, according to reports by Highway Patrol.

The District Attorney will decide if charges will be file after the ongoing investigation is completed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Man Killed in Hit and Run

Christina Cole — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:33:40 GMT

Las Vegas Police are searching for the driver who sped away after killing a pedestrian in a hit and run car accident. The accident occurred just after 2am on Monday at Las Vegas Boulevard and Bruce.

The man was crossing the street on a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a red car. Police say the car has previous damage to the front end that has been repaired. The identity of the victim has not yet been released but they say he was 65-years-old.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Three Sent to Hospital in Highway Crash

Christina Cole — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:36:41 GMT

After a car accident on Monday night, it was slow moving on U.S. 395. The accident sent three people to the hospital.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:30 in the southbound lanes. Nevada Highway Patrol says one car swiped the other, causing he second car to crash with a semi-truck.

Three people were taken to the Renown Medical Center. Authorities report the injuries were not serious or life threatening.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Vegas NHRA Accident Leaves Driver Hospitalized

Christina Cole — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:17:08 GMT

Brittany Force, the daughter of 14-time NHRA Funny Car companion John Force, was under observation at Las Vegas Hospital on Saturday after a car accident when she hit the wall during preseason testing at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Making her second test run in a Super comp dragster, Force, shook the tires after leaving the starting line and brushing the left-lane retaining wall. She was able to shut the car off as she stopped down the quarter mile strip.

Force was responsive and alert and taken to University Medical Center for further medical observation. She is the second of Force's three daughters that are competing in the NHRA.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole