Month: August 2025

What Truck Accident Damages Cover

Published on August 26, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Trucking Accident

The good news for Nevada drivers is we are on the list of the states with the lowest percentage of large trucks involved in fatal crashes. The rate is just 7%, according to the National Safety Council. Unfortunately, any truck accident can lead to catastrophe for anyone involved. If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck, there will be a lot to sort through, starting with whoever was at fault. If it can be established the truck driver was driving negligently, you are entitled to pursue [...]
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Is It Legal to Drive Without Bumpers?

Published on August 20, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Car Accident

The more you drive on the road, the more likely you’ll encounter some “unique” cars. Along with all the high-roller sports cars, there are also plenty of car owners who like to modify their rides with all kinds of aftermarket add-ons. High-roller sports cars, there are also plenty of car owners who like to modify their rides with all kinds of aftermarket add-ons. What some of those owners might not know is that there are many regulations about what should and shouldn’t be on their cars that they [...]
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The Dangers of Tanker Truck Accidents

Published on August 12, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Trucking Accident

A tanker truck spill is going to mean delays. That was certainly the case in a recent accident outside of Vegas involving a tanker truck that spilled over 1,000 gallons of fuel, forcing the closure of all northbound lanes on I-15.   While delays like these aren't welcomed, they are a more favorable outcome than a tanker truck colliding with another vehicle, resulting in serious injury or a fatality.   An accident with a tanker truck can lead to devastating injuries for motorists and their passengers. These kinds of accidents [...]
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Top 10 Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Published on August 6, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Personal Injury

Whenever you go for a ride, you take several safety precautions, starting with buckling up your seat belt. When you drive at the proper speed and follow traffic laws, you’re also practicing safety. The fact that you’re in a sturdy steel frame surrounded by airbags also adds to your protection. Unfortunately, pedestrians don’t have the same level of protection. That makes them extremely vulnerable. When a pedestrian is involved in a collision with a car, they can end up injured from the impact with the vehicle and the [...]
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