Category: Car Accident

Concrete barriers and orange traffic cones narrow a roadway at dusk as vehicles approach in the distance

A Las Vegas construction zone accident can involve more than one responsible party. A negligent driver may cause the initial collision, but unsafe traffic control, poor signage, construction equipment, or a dangerous road setup can also play a role. Nevada’s work-zone fatal crashes fluctuated from 2020 to 2024, reaching 13 crashes and 13 fatalities in […]

Long-exposure view of freeway traffic streaming toward a brightly lit city skyline at night, with desert cacti in the foreground

The latest Las Vegas DUI statistics and Nevada car accidents confirm what many Las Vegas drivers already suspect: driving under the influence remains a leading factor in severe collisions across Clark County and throughout the state. Despite ongoing enforcement, DUI crashes account for a substantial portion of traffic fatalities in Nevada year after year. This […]

A damaged gray car sits against the side of a white cargo van as a worker inspects the collision scene

If you were hit by an Amazon delivery driver in Las Vegas, the negligent driver may be liable. So may the delivery company that sent the driver and, in some cases, Amazon. The vehicle owner may be responsible when its own conduct or insurance applies. An Amazon delivery accident lawyer can trace the route and […]

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Nevada minimum car insurance is 25/50/20, but those limits can run out quickly in a serious car accident, especially in a state like Nevada where heavy traffic and high-speed roadways often lead to severe injuries and costly property damage. While this minimum coverage satisfies Nevada law, it frequently leaves drivers exposed to damages and vehicle […]

Two open-wheel race cars speed side by side around a racetrack at sunset, with a red car in the foreground and a blue car close behind

If you were injured at the Las Vegas Grand Prix or another major Las Vegas event, you may have a claim if a venue, promoter, security company, or contractor failed to keep you reasonably safe. The key question is who controlled the dangerous condition, knew or should have known about it, and had the power […]

Close-up of a severe collision between a red car and a yellow car, with crumpled body panels, broken trim, and debris scattered on the road

Who is liable in a self-driving car accident depends on what caused the crash, but responsibility may belong to the robotaxi developer or vehicle manufacturer, the fleet operator, a software or parts manufacturer, another human driver, or the vehicle owner. If a driverless robotaxi hits you in Las Vegas, the lack of a human behind […]

Close-up of an electric car charging at a public EV station

As electric vehicles move from niche to normal on U.S. roads, crash patterns are starting to shift with them. More than 3.5 million EVs were registered nationwide in 2023. At the same time, insurers are seeing substantially more collision claims from EV drivers: one major claims analytics firm reports that the U.S. collision claim frequency […]

Man driving a car, hands on the wheel, viewed from the back seat

Finding out that your car was stolen is stressful enough. Learning that it was later involved in a car accident can make the situation feel even worse. Many vehicle owners panic at this point and assume they will be held responsible for injuries, medical bills, or vehicle damage caused by the thief. That fear is […]

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When someone you care about is hurt in a car accident, the emotional shock can be overwhelming. It’s normal to feel afraid, uncertain, and desperate to help. Accidents often leave not only physical injuries but also emotional trauma that can take months or years to heal. At THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys, we understand how devastating these […]

Finger pressing the red hazard light button on a car dashboard

The sound is one you’ll never forget: metal crunching, glass shattering, and then that terrible, ringing silence. The shock of a car accident is visceral. One moment you’re driving, the next your whole world is spinning. You’re probably trembling, your heart is pounding, and the pain, whether sharp or just a dull ache, hasn’t fully […]