Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries and deaths in Nevada. According to data from the Nevada Department of Transportation, there were 284 fatalities related to car accidents in 2019. This was almost a 14-percent decrease from 329 deaths in 2018. Clark County had by far the highest number of […]
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Holidays are an integral part of the lives of many Americans. They serve as a breather from the perils of work and are something many people look forward to. During holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, millions of people hit the road to visit family, friends, or go on a trip somewhere nice to unwind. Unfortunately, […]
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Truck platooning is a new method that syncs multiple semi-trucks together into one convoy with an automated driving system. Basically, it is two or more commercial trucks following one another closely in a line. This allows the front-most truck to essentially control the convoy and save on fuel costs by avoiding air drag. Theoretically, [...]
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Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the driving. According to the CDC, about 3,000 people die in car crashes involving distracted drivers every year. With the introduction of smartphones in the last decade, many believe the conversation of distracted driving only involves texting while driving. Texting [...]
Sabrina
Being involved in a car accident can be scary and stressful. Not only that, but you or others could be seriously injured and keeping a clear head is hard to do if this is the case. No matter what, it’s important to remain calm. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor or serious car accident, […]
Megan
Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of preventable accidents that cause thousands of car accident injuries and fatalities each year. Commercial drivers are considered to be at a higher risk for fatigued driving because of their long hours on the road without many breaks. Due to this increased danger, it is critical to know […]
Alana Redmond
Car accidents can happen in many different ways. For a lot of accidents, it’s challenging to prove without a reasonable doubt who was responsible for the incident. In some cases, drivers on both ends of the accident share the fault. When it comes to hitting a parked car, different questions arise than normal car crashes. […]
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According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are an average of 8,000 truck crashes that involve a tire failure every year. This is incredibly dangerous as tire blowouts usually happen suddenly and with no prior warning. A tire blowout on a semi-truck isn’t like a simple flat tire issue. Tire blowouts often occur [...]
ahmed
It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
Sam
For the majority of the population, you will not have to worry about a chemical plant explosion and evacuations. But for those who do live by chemical plants, there is always the chance that there could be an explosion, and you will have to gather your things and evacuate. You then have the fear of […]
Josh Blackburn