DUI accidents occur more often in the streets of Las Vegas than we think. These incidents shatter lives and leave lasting scars on the affected families. If you or someone you know is a victim, it’s crucial to understand your rights. Armed with knowledge and backed by a dedicated attorney, you can take control of […]
Hurt in a car crash in Las Vegas? You are far from alone. There were more than 85,000 motor vehicle collisions reported in the state in 2021 (Nevada Traffic Safety Crash Facts). A serious collision can disrupt your entire life. You could be forced to take time off from work to get treatment and recover […]
The number of drunk driving deaths in the 1980s led to the formation of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been an equivalent movement to combat distracted driving, especially texting while driving. Anyone who reaches for a cell phone to read or compose a text is a clear and present danger to others on […]
Car crashes remain one of the primary safety risks in the United States. According to a report cited by the Insurance Information Institute (III), nearly 4.8 million people were injured in auto accidents nationwide in 2020 alone. It is normal to be worried that your loved ones may have serious injury or fatality if you have not heard […]
Under Nevada law, any motorist involved in a crash must immediately stop their vehicle and promptly notify the police about the wreck. Unfortunately, dozens of people each month hit the gas and flee the scene. Injured victims are rightly furious. Not only has the motorist broken the law, they have left you on your own […]
When we think of car accidents, most people imagine two vehicles slamming into each other, probably at an intersection. But some accidents involve only one vehicle getting into a collision. That does not mean that the victim cannot receive compensation or sue a driver. Instead, they need to prove that someone else was responsible for […]
Uber has grown in popularity in Nevada, and thousands of people hail rides every single day by using the Uber app on their phones. Like other motorists, however, Uber drivers get into all kinds of accidents for a variety of reasons. If you were hurt as a passenger, or if an Uber driver struck you […]
Like other states, Nevada requires that motorists wear a seat belt when riding in a vehicle. Failure to follow the law will result in a small civil penalty (usually $25) but no demerit points on a license. This isn’t a severe penalty, but the state still wants to encourage people to buckle up, so it […]
Rental cars are everywhere in Las Vegas. Some tourists prefer renting a car instead of taking public transportation or an Uber to get where they want to go. Any accident involving a rental car has certain complications, however. Whether you were driving the rental or were struck by one, complex issues arise involving insurance and […]
Without a doubt, speeding is a major contributor to accidents out on the road. We have seen many victims suffer terrible injuries after they were struck by a driver going too fast. At Ladah Law Firm, our legal team has decades of experience holding drivers accountable when they drive over the speed limit and collide […]