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Visitors will also be descending on South Point on the Strip just south of Silverado Ranch Road. That’s where about half of the ancillary NFR events will be taking place, such as the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association National Convention and Trade Show, awards presentations, and live entertainment. So watch out for increased traffic in this area as well. Furthermore, since it’s a safe bet that many NFR attendees will want to experience the casinos and entertainment on the Strip, you can count on bigger crowds and more vehicles on the roads.
Newspaper photos show glass strewn across part of the dining area of the restaurant. There is no word on the cost of the damages to the store itself. But it was just pure luck that no diners were sitting at a window table when the car crashed through the glass.
It is helpful to anticipate driving situations which can result in traffic accidents before a collision occurs. For instance, if a freeway lane on I-215 is ending in a quarter mile and there is a car in that lane next to you, you can reasonably assume that the car will need to merge into your lane. This would allow you to speed up or slow down in order to make room for the merging car and avoid an accident.
While law enforcement agencies are responsible for catching drunk drivers and the courts can levy fines or jail sentences, accident victims need a lawyer to fight for compensation for their injuries, lost time at work, and any pain and suffering they have endured.
On the afternoon of August 22, a personal watercraft fell off of a trailer that was being pulled by a vehicle causing a five-car accident on Interstate 15 (I-15) near Sahara. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, several people suffered injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.
Nevada Highway Troopers wanted to stress the importance of remaining calm when a tire blows out. The best way to avoid an accident is not to panic and keep your vehicle going straight until it can safely come to a complete stop.
If a truck accident occurs and it is discovered that these hours of service regulations were breached, the trucking company is guilty of negligence.
The underlying logic behind this determination lies in traffic laws which state that all drivers must be given room to stop when a vehicle stops in front of them. With that in mind, it is the responsibility of the “trailing” driver to follow at a safe distance in order for such a stop to occur safely.