Highway I-80 in Nevada is one of the most dangerous highways in America with an average of 153 car crashes and 173 fatalities every year. Safe Highway Driving Safe driving can help prevent accidents on dangerous roads and highways. Although there’s always the possibility of a car accident while traveling, some roads

If one person allows another person to drive his or her car, the person who loaned the car may be held liable for injuries and property damages under negligent entrustment laws. Negligent Entrustment Laws Negligent entrustment refers to one party entrusting a motor vehicle to another party without making sure the driver

In Nevada, dram shop laws can hold establishments who serve alcohol to minors liable for injuries and property damages caused by DUI crashes. Dram Shop Liability Laws A “dram shop claim” or civil lawsuit against a Nevada business or individual who sells or serves alcohol is not allowed if the involved party

Punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer. They are typically awarded by the court when a defendant’s behavior is found to be especially egregious. Recovering Punitive Damages Punitive damages, also referred to as exemplary damages, are not awarded as compensation for injuries, but rather as a punishment for a particularly harmful

Since insurance companies often lean toward settlement offers for truck accident injuries, injury victims should understand how settlements are calculated and what damages are covered. Understanding Settlement Estimates Commercial trucking accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. To avoid a lawsuit and a court trial, many insurance companies rely on settlement

Every year, more than 220,000 American teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 are injured in car accidents, leaving parents to take care of injuries and damages. Protecting Teens After a Crash Since teenagers are three times more likely than older drivers to be injured in a car crash or involved

After a car crash, the calls that should be made depend on the specifics of the accident such as personal injuries, property damages, and fault for the accident. Before making any calls, factors of the accident should be assessed to protect legal rights. Steps to Take After a Car Crash Following a

Truck platooning relies on advanced technology that increases fuel conservation, improves safety, and decreases the demand for commercial truck drivers. What Is Truck Platooning? Using high-tech automated driving systems, platooning links two or more trucks in a convoy during travel. The lead truck serves as the head of the platoon, while the

When someone is involved in a car accident, there are certain things that should not be said. Saying the wrong thing can result in a denied injury claim and loss of compensation for damages. Until the accident scene is investigated and fault is determined, it’s best to remain silent. Insurance companies look

More than 89,000 motorcyclists were injured in motorcycle crashes and another 5,172 bikers lost their lives in 2017. Learning more about motorcycle crash statistics, the challenges riders face, and the factors that contribute to these accidents may help reduce the number of injuries and fatalities. Motorcycle Injury and Death Rates Motorcyclists are