There are no state agencies which regulate ATVs, nor are there laws specifically designed to prevent ATV accidents. The only laws in Nevada pertaining to ATVs govern where they can be ridden (in designated areas, not on paved highways, etc.). Not only does this endanger ATV drivers and passengers, but it also increases the chances of injuries to pedestrians, bystanders, and even other motorists.
Motor bike riders are roughly 37 times more likely than car drivers to die in a crash and nine times more likely to suffer an injury, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.
I highly respect all of our doctors, surgeons, and medical professionals but it is just plain wrong to underreport these medical mistakes. We need to fully understand the scope of the problem so we can appropriately determine what needs to be done to cut down on these preventable errors.
This is the 41st fatal car crash to occur in Las Vegas, according to fox5vegas.com. All of these car accidents are tragic, but it is especially difficult to read about four teenagers having their lives changed forever in a single wreck. My heart goes out to the family of the 19-year-old who was killed. Losing a child is a pain I wish no parent had to endure.
Kids may sustain injuries as a result of the negligence of child care workers, the lack of regard for safety precautions, or even the reckless actions of caregivers. It is vital that if this happens to your child, you make every effort to identify those individuals who are responsible and hold them accountable.
There is a legal term known as vicarious liability, which basically means that because of your parent-child relationship, blame for your child’s actions can be passed on to you. Here are some examples of when vicarious ability applies to parents.
One of the most tragic types results from both children and adults who unintentionally dive into shallow water.
Most swimming pools are supposed to have someone responsible for monitoring the safety of those swimming in it – including backyard pools. If no supervision is present, the owners of the pool could be sued for wrongful death if a child drowns in it.
This accident highlights the serious risks of failing to properly obey stop signs at intersections. So many people disregard stop signs or simply “pause” rather than making a complete stop.
You might be asking, “What kinds of fireworks caused these serious injuries?” Well, firecrackers and sparklers were the culprits of most injuries. There were 900 firework accident injuries associated with firecrackers and 800 associated with sparklers.