Las Vegas Injury Attorney

Should you see a Lawyer?

2009-11-16T09:20:00.000-08:00

When someone else injures you, should you see a lawyer? Generally, yes – even is your injuries seem relatively minor to you. Most lawyers don’t charge for the initial consultation fee in personal injury cases, so you can usually get at least a half-hour’s worth of free legal advice for your problem. And if you fire a lawyer for a personal injury case, it normally is on a contingency fee basis; you pay the lawyer a fee only if you win the case. The lawyer’s fee comes out of the money that you receive, often paid by an insurance company. The contingency fee basis relates only to the lawyer’s fees. It does not apply to the “costs and expenses” of litigation, such as the cost of filing the complaint. You are liable for the full amount of all costs and expenses incurred by your lawyer, regardless of whether you win or lose the case. However most personal injury attorney advance these costs that way you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket.

One definite advantage to hiring a lawyer is that even after paying the lawyer fee, the chances are that you will get more with a lawyer than you will if you try to represent yourself in injury cases. Studies by independent think tanks as well as those by the insurance industry itself consistently reveal that at least in the realm of automobile accidents, victims represented by attorneys win more often and end up with more money even after paying the lawyer his or his fee than those who try to do it themselves.

Las Vegas injury law is complicated and should not be handled without first seeking advise of an experienced Las Vegas injury attorney at Aaron & Paternoster. If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligence of another, call Las Vegas injury lawyer at Aaron & Paternoster today. Free Consultation - CALL NOW: (702) 384-4111

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Drivers 65 and Older Have Lower Involvement Rates in Fatal Crashes

2009-10-09T08:58:00.000-07:00

Drivers 65 and Older Have Lower Involvement Rates in Fatal Crashes

Drivers 65 and older consistently had lower involvement rates (per 100,000 licensed drivers) in fatal crashes when compared to adult drivers 21 to 64 years old (average involvement rates over five years of 22.2 and 27.7 per 100,000, respectively).

While the number of drivers 21 to 64 years old involved in fatal crashes rose 5.2 percent between 2001 and 2005, the number of drivers involved 65 and older has declined by 3.6 percent for the same time period. In fact the number of drivers 65 and older involved has declined over the past two years.

The population of people 21 to 64 has increased by 5.4 percent since 2001, whereas the population of people 65 and older has increased by 4.1 percent. A different trend is seen among licensed drivers. The number of licensed drivers 21 to 64 has increased by 5 percent, which is less than the 5.4- percent population increase. On the other hand the number of licensed drivers 65 and older has increased by 6.6 percent, which is much larger than the 4.1-percent population change seen among this age group. These opposing trends have led to the proportion of people 65 and older with driver licenses increasing from 78.0 percent in 2001 to 79.9 percent of the resident population in 2005, whereas the proportion of people21 to 64 with driver licenses has remained fl at, changing from 91.7 percent to 91.4 percent.

If for some unfortunate reason you have been injured in an auto accident it is important to contact an experienced Las Vegas auto accident attorney right away. The insurance companies are not on your side…do not sign anything without first seeking advise of an experienced attorney. Call Las Vegas auto accident lawyer at (702) 384-4111 for free consultation. NO FEE UNTIL WE WIN.

Las Vegas Auto Accident Attorney - Lives Saved in 2008 by Restraint Use And Minimum Drinking Age Laws

2009-10-09T08:47:00.000-07:00

Lives Saved in 2008 by Restraint Use and Minimum Drinking Age Laws

In 2008, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 13,250 lives. Seat belts have saved over 75,000 lives during the 5-year period from 2004 to 2008. These annual lives saved counts have been produced by NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis since 1975.

The counts are estimates that are calculated using the effectiveness of each device or law that is mentioned. In addition to the 13,250 lives saved in 2008 by seat belts (oc-cupants 5 and older), 2,546 lives were saved by frontal air bags (occupants 13 and older), 1,829 lives were saved by motorcycle helmets, 714 lives (age 18, 19, and 20) were saved by 21-year-old-minimum drinking age laws, and 244 lives (4 and under) were saved by child restraints (child safety seats and lap/shoulder belts). An additional 4,152 lives would have been saved in 2008 if all unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts.

If all motorcyclists had been helmeted an additional 823 lives would have been saved. The number of lives saved by seat belts among occupants 5 and older declined from 15,223 in 2007 to 13,250 in 2008. The number of lives saved by child restraints, frontal air bags, and the minimum legal drinking age also declined from 2007 to 2008. The number of lives saved by motor-cycle helmets increased from 1,788 in 2007 to 1,829 in 2008.

To avoid injury or death please wear a seat belt when driving your car. If for some unfortunate reason you have been injured in an auto accident it is important to contact an experienced Las Vegas auto accident attorney right away. The insurance companies are not on your side…do not sign anything without first seeking advise of an experienced attorney. Call (702) 384-4111 for free consultation. NO FEE UNTIL WE WIN.

Las Vegas Auto Accident Lawyer - Crash Stats Part 1

2009-10-09T08:46:00.000-07:00

Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities - For the First Half (January–June) of 2009

A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2009 shows that an estimated 16,626 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. This represents a decline of about 7 percent as compared to the 17,871 fatalities that occurred in the first half of 2008.

Fatalities declined by about 10 percent in the first quarter and declined by about 4 percent in the second quarter of 2009, as compared to the respective quarters in 2008. The second quarter of 2009 will be the 13th consecutive quarter of declines in fatalities as compared to the same quarter from the previous year. Traffic fatalities have been declining steadily since reaching a near-term peak in 2005. Preliminary data reported by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) shows that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the first half of 2009 dropped by about 6.1 billion miles, or about a 0.4-percent decline.

On a quarterly basis, the VMT dropped by 1.7 percent during the first quarter and increased by 0.7 percent in the second quarter. Also shown in Table 1 are the fatality rates per 100 million VMT, by quarter and for the first half. The fatality rate for the first half of 2009 declined to 1.15 fatalities per 100 million VMT, down from 1.23 fatalities per 100 million VMT in the first half of 2008.

If you have been injured in an auto accident in Las Vegas, NV contact experienced Las Vegas auto accident lawyer at Aaron & Paternoster today. Protect your rights! No fee until we win.

2008 Traffic Safety Annual Assessment – Highlights Part 2

2009-09-15T14:27:00.000-07:00

In 2008, an estimated 2.35 million people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes, compared to 2.49 million in 2007. The estimated number of people injured in crashes is at its lowest point since NHTSA began collecting injury data in 1988. This constitutes the ninth consecutive yearly reduction in people injured (Figure 2). The number of people injured increased only for pedalcyclists. The number of motorcyclists injured showed the first decrease since 1998, a reduction of 6.8 percent.

2008 Traffic Safety Annual Assessment – Highlights Part 1

2009-09-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

The number of traffic fatalities in 2008 reached its lowest level since 1961. There was a 9.7-percent decline in the number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, from 41,259 in 2007 to 37,261, according to NHTSA’s 2008 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) (see Figure 1). This decline of 3,998 fatalities is the largest annual reduction in terms of both number and percentage since 1982. More than 90 percent of this reduction was in passenger vehicles, which make up over 90 percent of the fleet of registered vehicles. Passenger car occupant fatalities declined for the sixth consecutive year, and are at their lowest level since NHTSA began collecting fatality crash data in 1975. Light-truck occupant fatalities dropped for the third consecutive year, and are at their lowest level since 1998. However, motorcyclist fatalities continued their 11-year increase, reaching 5,290 in 2008, accounting for 14 percent of the total fatalities. Data from previous years has shown that while motorcycle registrations have increased, the increase in motorcyclist fatalities has increased more steeply. The data (see Table 1) shows a decrease in fatalities for all person types except motorcyclists and pedalcyclists.

Las Vegas Injury Attorney - Aaron & Paternoster

2009-09-03T16:02:00.000-07:00

Aaron & Paternoster is a professional law firm who deal primarily with Personal Injury cases in Las Vegas Nevada. A personal injury can be a devastating event physically, emotionally, and financially. By contacting Las Vegas Injury Attorney at Aaron & Paternoster you can find out if you are qualified to collect compensation for the injury and damages sustained. It is always wise to confer with a personal injury lawyer as soon as the injury occurs to find out the legal rights and options available and to make sure the personal injury individual's rights are protected.

Our personal injury law practice includes:

Automobile Accidents

Motorcycle Injury Accidents

Bicycle Injury Accidents

Bus Injury Accidents

Big Rig Injury Accidents

Wrongful Death

Slip/Trip & Fall Injuries

Brain Injury Accidents

Dog Bites/Animal Injuries

Spinal Cord/Back Injuries

Burn Injury Accidents

Contact Aaron & Paternoster today and we will guide you through the legal process and make sure you get the money you need for medical bills, lost work time, and other damages. Click here to fill out our FREE Confidential Las Vegas Injury Case Evaluation Form >>

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Aaron & Paternoster
2300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 650
Las Vegas, NV 8910