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Back-to-back Reno motorcycle accidents injure one, kill another
Back-to-back Reno motorcycle accidents injure one, kill another On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • May 09, 2019 Reno has many motorcyclists on its roadways. Drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks are obligated to keep an eye on them, yield when necessary and take steps to keep everyone safe and accident-free. However, theories and…
Read MoreMan injured by drunk driver in Reno
Man injured by drunk driver in Reno On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • May 02, 2019 Reno drivers simply going about their business do not expect to be involved in an accident with a drunk driver. However, despite attempts by law enforcement to catch and penalize drunk drivers, it is a problem that…
Read MoreAlleged drunk driver hits and kills bicyclist in Reno
Alleged drunk driver hits and kills bicyclist in Reno On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Apr 25, 2019 For residents of Reno and throughout Nevada, riding a bicycle can be beneficial in multiple ways. Riders can save money on gas, get exercise and help the environment. That, however, does not alter the dangers…
Read MorePhone addiction is causing more car accidents
Phone addiction is causing more car accidents On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Apr 18, 2019 In Reno and across Nevada, it is nearly impossible to find a person who does not have a smartphone in their hand. People have grown accustomed to checking their devices repeatedly for business purposes and social reasons.…
Read MoreLegal assistance is imperative after Reno spinal cord injuries
Legal assistance is imperative after Reno spinal cord injuries On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Apr 11, 2019 Injuries can occur with any kind of accident in Reno. While the worst-case scenario after an accident is a fatality, people can suffer injuries that are so severe that they face paralysis and other long-term…
Read MoreDistracted driving a hard temptation to resist
Distracted driving a hard temptation to resist On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Apr 04, 2019 According to the results of a recent study, many motorists in Reno find texting and driving, and other distracted driving habits, too alluring to quit. This is true despite the repeated warnings that such behavior can lead…
Read MoreYoung motorcyclist dies in Sparks accident
A 23-year-old died in a recent motorcycle crash in the Reno area. The man himself was a Reno resident. The accident happened in the early evening hours and appears to have been at an intersection. A sport utility vehicle and the motorcyclist collided. Although authorities attempted to revive the motorcyclist, he was eventually declared dead at the…
Read MoreLegal marijuana use no excuse for drugged driving
Like a growing minority of other states, Nevada allows its residents to use marijuana legally, even without a medical need, under certain circumstances. This law has been on the books since 2017 following a ballot measure. Obviously, this law was not intended to be a license for Nevada motorists to engage in drugged driving. Most people recognize…
Read MoreMore on bad faith claims in Nevada
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, victims of accidents who feel that an insurance company is acting unfairly when processing a claim, or who feels that the company is intentionally stalling in order to force a favorable settlement, may be able to raise a claim of bad faith against the insurance company. Although…
Read MoreSpring is coming, so drivers need to watch out for motorcyclists
The official first day of spring will not arrive for another couple of weeks. Just the same, the weather starts to warm up in the Reno area in March and April, and that means that more motorcyclists in the area will be pulling their bikes out of their garages for a ride. For drivers of…
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