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When a car hits a motorcycle, it is often the car driver’s fault
With the warmer weather of summer coming soon to the Reno area, there will be more people riding their motorcycles on the city roads and the byways in the surrounding mountains. Other drivers in conventional cars and other motor vehicles have an obligation to be on the lookout for these motorcyclists and avoid hitting them…
Read MoreMan arrested weeks after hit and run accident
According to a recent report, a man is facing felony charges on account of his involvement in a hit and run accident in Reno. The accident left a pedestrian dead. Allegedly, the driver who was recently arrested struck the pedestrian with his car and then left the scene of the incident. Police indicated that even…
Read MoreA bad faith claim can level the playing field for victims
When someone has been hurt or, for that matter, was expecting their insurance company to cover them if they accidentally hurt someone else, it can seem in some situations that the insurance company has all the power. Because they have to be well-financed in order to conduct their business, it means that insurance companies have…
Read MoreMarijuana use can affect driving, cause accidents
Marijuana use can affect driving, cause accidents On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Mar 08, 2018 Particularly with the growing tolerance for marijuana use throughout the United States, but especially in western states near Nevada, Reno residents are going to encounter more and more people on the road who have the drug in…
Read MoreWhy federal trucking regulations matter after accidents
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, there are many laws and regulations that many truckers who travel in or through Nevada have to follow. By way of example, some of these laws ban truckers from using cell phones while driving, and others require truckers to pull over and rest for a while after…
Read MoreOne killed in T-bone accident
A woman died at the scene of a car accident in the Reno area after another vehicle hit her in a “t-bone” fashion as she was attempting to make a left turn. The woman was 73 years old. According to police who were investigating the accident, the woman had just turned left in an intersection…
Read MoreNo matter the cause, we can take on a spinal cord injury case
A previous post on this blog talked about the most common types of spinal cord injuries. The common theme is that no matter the cause, these sorts of injuries can leave a Reno, Nevada resident unable to walk or, in the worst cases, even move his or her arms. Dealing with the aftermath of these sorts of…
Read MoreThe most common causes of spinal cord injuries
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, even relatively minor spinal cord injuries have serious and lifelong consequences for their victims. An injury to the spinal cord will generally mean a Reno, Nevada resident will need medical care and therapy, as well as help covering their lost income if they are no longer able…
Read MoreCatastrophic injuries result from Reno motorcycle accidents
There is nothing quite like the feeling that one gets when riding their motorcycle. The wind in your hair, the freedom of the open road – it’s all very poetic. However, motorcyclists can be affected by a less-than-poetic event if they are involved in a motorcycle accident. Often, other drivers are to blame either partially…
Read MoreHit-and-run accident leaves pedestrian injured
A serious accident occurred in the eastern part of Reno and has left a man clinging to life. The devastating incident happened at the intersection of Sixth Street and Valley Road in the early hours of the morning. The man was discovered in the roadway with significant injuries to his face and head. He was…
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