Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be scary. Even if you’re not seriously injured, everything can feel like a blur. Your heart is racing and your mind is spinning. You might not even know what to do next, especially if the crash wasn’t your fault. At Claggett & Sykes, we’ve helped thousands of crash…

Any type of car accident can be overwhelming. Many things rush through your mind, including your health, the health of the people in your car, and the health of others involved in the accident. Once you’ve determined whether anyone is seriously injured, you can consider whether it’s possible to move the vehicles out of the…

Car accidents happen for many reasons – driver distraction, driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and other acts of driver negligence. Car accidents may also be due to defective car parts such as brakes and electrical wiring. One overlooked reason for car accidents is the negligence of your car mechanic or car repair shop.…

Pulmonary embolisms (PE) are a type of life-threatening blood clot and are often fatal if left untreated. They can be caused by viral infections (such as COVID-19), genetics, medications, lifestyle factors, and blunt force trauma to the body. One of the most common ways the human body experiences blunt force trauma is in a car…

Were you recently in a car accident in Las Vegas? If so, you may be wondering if you’ll need to go to court in order to get the other driver to pay for your property damage, medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Here’s what you need to know. Steps to Take Before Bringing…

Being injured in a car accident can significantly change your life, both physically and financially. Often, the process of recovering the money you need to get back on track starts with filing an insurance claim. However, filing that claim and obtaining a car accident settlement in Reno can be difficult and confusing. By hiring an…

If you have been injured in a car accident with a careless Las Vegas driver, your attorney will work hard to try to settle your case without having to file a lawsuit. This isn’t always possible. Insurance companies may try to leverage your physical and financial vulnerability following an accident so that you accept their…

A recent accident near the Las Vegas strip illustrated the dangers of both multi-vehicle accidents and hit-and-runs. It’s important to understand how these accidents work, in the event you find yourself involved in a multi-vehicle accident. According to 3 News Las Vegas: Multiple suspects were arrested early Saturday after a reckless driver drove onto the…

If you’ve ever rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly been faced with a moment of panic when you’re signing the rental contract and get to the line about purchasing rental car insurance. On the spot you have to decide whether to purchase insurance through the rental company or waive the insurance. No one remembers at that…

After a terrible accident that took the lives of nine people – eight in one family – the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending automakers install systems on all new vehicles that warn drivers when they go over the speed limit. They are also asking safety regulators to determine whether states can limit speeds…

While Las Vegas is generally thought of as a destination for adults, plenty of families visit and bring young children. One consideration when traveling with small children is transportation and the issue of car seats and booster seats. In this blog, we’ll talk about the laws in Nevada regarding car and booster seats in public…

From paddleboarding the crystalline waters of Tahoe to skiing down a secret fluffy slope on Sierra Nevada mountains, indulging in boutique shopping along the Truckee River, or basking in the sun during our hundreds of days of sunshine per year, time flies when you’re having fun. Even after the sun sets, there’s still plenty to…

Typically in a drunk driving lawsuit, the liable party has to pay compensation for the injuries, physical damages, and pain and suffering to the victim. One might think this to be a deterrent enough for people to avoid driving under the influence, and yet hundreds of people die every year due to drunk driving accidents.…

Multi-vehicle pileup accidents happen across cities like Las Vegas all the time. Still, determining liability can be a challenge when so many vehicles are involved. If you have been involved in a multi-vehicle pileup and are wondering who may be liable, our Las Vegas car accident attorneys at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers can assist…

Putting your vehicle in reverse and backing out of a driveway or parking spot can be a risky maneuver – it’s difficult to see behind your own car because of its various blind spots, no matter if it’s a big truck or small hybrid. Manufacturers began voluntarily adding rear-view backup cameras to their vehicles (usually…

If you’ve lived in Las Vegas for even a little while, you’ve seen drivers run red lights. An old joke about Las Vegas drivers goes something like, “How can you tell who is the Las Vegas driver? They’re the fourth one through the red light.” Unfortunately, drivers running red lights have been causing a serious…

When it comes to distracted driving, most people immediately think of texting while driving. While texting is a big—and the most dangerous—culprit, there’s much more at play. In fact, there are four types of distracted driving that lead to the majority of distracted-driving accidents. To help combat the issue, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is…

While it may seem harmless to speed a little when you’re running late (or fun to race cars with your friends), these are both examples of pretty serious traffic violations because of the lives you’re putting at risk. According to Nevada state law, when someone drives with a deliberate disregard of safety for themselves, other…

Car accidents can easily take a turn for the worst. Some car accident victims are fortunate enough to leave with a few scratches and bruises. Some victims may think that they are alright until their backs and necks hurt days after the accident. Then there are some victims who experience permanent injuries from their accident.…

Every driver on the roadway has a legal responsibility to practice caution when driving. Switching lanes unsafely is a violation of that responsibility. Drivers who fail to maintain their lane, cut back and forth in traffic, or move over without signaling can cause devastating crashes. Lane shift accidents are one of the most common causes…

A recent article in Slate talked about the supersizing of today’s passenger cars and trucks, with an array of mind-boggling studies on how these large vehicles are dangerous to just about everyone – pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars. The Slate piece discusses how the increasing weight and height of pickup trucks especially is creating a…

The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released a study with some alarming statistics –nearly a quarter of United States drivers don’t know that “Slow down, Move over” laws exist. Worse, over 40 percent of motorists who are aware of the laws don’t bother to follow them. The organization urges national awareness of Move Over legislation…

One of the most dangerous areas of the road is the intersection. There are cars coming from four different directions, busy traffic and pedestrians, not to mention how often the people at these intersections can be distracted by their phones, kids, pets, or who knows what. That’s why when an accident happens at an intersection,…