Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada — and suppliers have been licensed — it almost goes without saying that Nevada will see an increase in drivers impaired by marijuana use. And drivers under the influence are dangerous and potentially deadly. Driving while high is a crime. Back in the early 1990s, one study showed that…
Explore several ways you can support a friend or loved one after an accident, and see how to set them up with a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer. Nobody wants to see those they love in pain. After an accident, it’s difficult for you just as it is for your family member, friend or other loved one…
Let a personal injury lawyer, like Paul Padda, help you handle car accidents properly. After an accident, emotions are going to be running high. Unfortunately, these emotions will get in the way of what is often very serious and important work. Police need to come make a report. Medical personnel may be needed to treat or evacuate…
Common Injuries from Accidents The NHTSA reports that over three million people every year are injured in automobile accidents. The vast majority of these injuries, thankfully, are very minor: cuts, bruises, minor concussions and the like. More severe injuries also result, however, and these vary with the kinds of accidents suffered. The possibilities from a fender-bender, for…
A wrong-way crash in Nevada recently caused a fatality. A 34-year-old driver was traveling southbound on I-580 in the northbound lanes. The motorist reportedly struck an Expedition, killing the passenger in the Expedition. The driver of the Expedition was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. The initial wrong-way head-on crash resulted in a chain reaction accident,…
Most states, including Nevada, California and Arizona, require motorists to carry auto insurance. Auto insurance is a contract between a motorist and an insurance company that stipulates the amount of money that will be provided in the event of an accident for matters relating to medical care, property repair and liability to third-parties. Generally speaking, auto insurance…
