Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Nevada. For instance, the Governors Highway Safety Association noted that there were 69 pedestrian deaths in 2019. Fast forward to 2023, and that was up to 109. The fatal accident rate seems to be skyrocketing for pedestrians,...

People across the country and around the world think of Las Vegas as an “anything goes” kind of place. Anyone who’s had an encounter with Las Vegas police officers or casino security personnel knows differently. Many laws and rules are in place to keep people safe....

There's a reason why Las Vegas is known as the 'Entertainment Capital of the World. With its vibrant nightlife, bustling casinos and iconic Strip, it is a city that never sleeps. However, given the high volume of foot traffic in this desert oasis, it should be no...

Many of the new vehicles on sale in Nevada and around the country are equipped with advanced safety systems that are designed to protect their occupants in an accident, but figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that these features do...

It isn't uncommon for passenger vehicles to share roads with those who are walking or riding their bikes. Therefore, both drivers and pedestrians need to account for each other when using roadways in Nevada and throughout the country. Pedestrians can help keep...

Driving is such a common, everyday activity that some people don't think twice about the risk involved in getting behind the wheel. If a vehicle crash is considered at all, it is with the hope it involves a minor fender bender with no serious injuries to the drivers...

Officials in Nevada have announced that work has started on what will be the 17th pedestrian bridge over the Las Vegas Strip. The new bridge will link the Showcase Mall, which is located directly in front of the MGM Grand, and Park MGM. The bridge is expected to cost...

When it comes to statistics in California motor vehicle accident-related deaths, 24 percent of the fatalities in the state are pedestrians. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) recently reported that nationwide pedestrians killed in vehicle...

Both cyclists and pedestrians encounter problems while traveling on public roads. Perhaps one of the most pressing safety issues is ensuring that they are visible to oncoming traffic, including both cars and trucks. Cyclists and pedestrians who travel through busy...

Nevada motorists may be interested to learn that the increase in pedestrian fatalities is being blamed on distracted driving. The chairperson for Detroit's College for Creative Studies transportation design program believes that social patterns, rather than the design...