Stay Safe on the Road: Wildlife Safe Driving Tips from the Nevada DOT

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In the United States, there are between 1 million and 2 million car accidents involving animals annually. These accidents resulted in over 26,000 injuries, 200 human deaths, and over $8 billion in property damages. Since 1990, the number of wildlife accidents has been increasing and, by 2004, represented over five percent of all car accidents.…

7 Reasons Why You Should Wear a Seat Belt

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Wearing your seat belt can save your life in an automobile accident. Studies show1 that drivers and passengers wearing seat belts are 50% less likely to die in a car accident than those who don’t wear one. It’s estimated that 14,955 lives2 were saved in 2017 from seat belt use in passenger vehicles. Reasons To…

8 Things To Plan for When in an Uber/Lyft Accident

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In today’s world, many people choose to use Uber or Lyft to get around town. And if you’re like most people, you’ve never been in an accident while using one of these rideshare services. But what would you do if you were involved in an accident while using Uber or Lyft? Our Las Vegas car…

The 5 Most Common Car Accident Types & How to Prevent Them

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Life can be full of surprises. Unfortunately, not all of these surprises are good. Car accidents are unexpected and, in many cases, they come at the worst times. Motor vehicle accidents can be traumatic, life-changing, and devastating for victims. Even worse, most car accidents are avoidable. Even though there’s no way to predict precisely when…

How to Request an Accident Report in Nevada

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If you have been involved in a traffic accident anywhere in Nevada, whether as a driver, a passenger, or as a pedestrian, you will want a copy of the accident report to file an insurance claim. Whether you have decided to retain Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys to represent you, or you’re still deciding what…

How to Read the Nevada SR-1 Traffic Accident Report

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If you are involved in a traffic accident anywhere in Nevada, the investigating agency will write a traffic accident report, sometimes called an SR-1 or a traffic collision report. This is the report filled out by the police officer or highway patrol officer who responds to the accident and is what the insurance company reviews…

Five Tips For Safe Travel During The Holidays

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Many families and individuals travel to visit friends and family during the holiday season. No matter where you are headed this year, it’s particularly important to take steps to ensure your safety on the road. Below, we’ll discuss some tips to stay safe while traveling this year. If you were injured in a car accident…