Car Accident

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,…