Car Accident

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 Law Firm 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…