Are Motorcycle Accidents Worse Than Car Accidents?
Published on February 5, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Owning a motorcycle is a commitment that is significantly different than owning a car. You need to go through additional training to obtain a separate driver’s license. You also have to embrace the idea that if the motorcycle is your only mode of transportation, you are going to be exposed to the elements. In other words, you’re going to be driving in the rain and will get drenched. Riding a motorcycle also increases the risk of serious injury. Recently, there were five motorcycles killed in crashes over a [...]
What Percentage of Car Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers?
Published on February 5, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Drunk driving is a dangerous and preventable issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities every day. Whether you are attending a late-night party or an after-work happy hour, getting behind the wheel after drinking can have traumatic consequences. But what percentage of car accidents are caused by drunk drivers? In this blog, we will look at the numbers and see what makes intoxication dangerous behind the wheel. What the Numbers Say The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 32% of all fatal traffic crashes in the [...]
What Is the Three-Second Rule When Driving?
Published on January 14, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
As a Nevada motorist, you take caution when navigating our roadways because you don't want to get into an accident. This is likely especially the case when following behind others, especially in heavily congested traffic. You also likely regulate your speed even when no cars are ahead of you to ensure you have ample time and space to brake if someone or something darts out in front of you. There is likely more that you can do to enhance your safety when traveling around Reno and anywhere else [...]
What If I’m in a Car Accident in Another State?
Published on January 7, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Car accidents are stressful no matter where they happen, but dealing with one in another state adds an extra layer of complexity. From unfamiliar laws to out-of-state insurance policies, navigating the aftermath can feel overwhelming. The US Department of Transportation reports that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2023, with millions more being injured, many permanently. Understanding the steps to take and how state laws affect your claim can make the process go smoother and more quickly. Regardless of whether you’re on the road for work, [...]
How Weather Can Affect a Car Accident Case
Published on December 17, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
You recently had an auto collision, and as you're thinking back on the factors that could have contributed to causing it, you've identified the weather. As you are aware, we get all types of weather here in Reno and Nevada at large. This includes rain, ice, snow, sunny days, and more. So, how does weather affect a car accident case? Different Types of Weather Patterns and the Potential Impact They Can Have on Your Crash Some climate issues create mayhem on the roadways, giving way to crashes. Some [...]
How Often Do Car Accidents Happen In Reverse?
Published on November 26, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
The first cars that rolled off the assembly line were missing a few standard items. Initially, there were no windshields, turn signals, or seat belts. Most glaring omission was the fact that there was no reverse gear. Consider what it would be like if you couldn’t throw your car in “R” to maneuver in and out of parking spaces. While the reverse gear is an essential feature of a car, it is not without problems and risks. According to data collected by the National Safety Council, backing accidents [...]
What Does the Vehicle Damage Rating Mean in a Police Report?
Published on November 5, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Whenever police show up on the scene of a car accident anywhere in Nevada, they will fill out a crash report. This allows them to document all manner of information about the crash, including the direction the vehicle was moving at the time of the impact, what action it was taking, driver impairments, driver and vehicle factors that contributed to the crash, the estimated speed of the impact, and more. All of this information is gathered at the scene of the crash, and can play a major factor [...]
How Safe Is It To Ride in an Uber or Lyft?
Published on October 29, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Getting into a stranger’s car, whether that’s a classic cab or a rideshare vehicle, can be understandably stressful for a lot of people. However, the overwhelming majority of passengers who use Uber and Lyft face zero safety problems. According to Uber’s US Safety Report, 99.9998% of trips from 2021 to 2022 ended without a safety incident, and 99.9% of trips over that time ended without any kind of safety report. Lyft’s numbers are extremely similar — according to the company’s Safety Transparency Report, safety incidents only occurred in [...]
Who Is Responsible for a Car Accident on Private Property?
Published on October 29, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Nevada has some of the most heavily visited private properties in the country. Casinos and hotels, especially in high-traffic cities like Reno and Las Vegas, are full of visiting cars, valet drivers, delivery trucks, and more at nearly all times of the day and night. With so much activity and so many drivers not familiar with the area, roads and other areas can be extremely dangerous to pedestrians and other motorists. If you were injured, or if your loved one was killed in a motor vehicle collision in [...]
How Do Insurance Companies Negotiate Settlements?
Published on August 27, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
Collecting accident data is one of the many responsibilities of the Nevada Department of Transportation. According to that data, there is an average of 16,800 car accident injuries in Las Vegas alone. Nearly every one of those accidents will most likely generate an insurance claim. That claim is just the start of the settlement process. If you are involved in this situation, it will help to know how insurance companies negotiate settlements for car accident cases. With an accident that involves injuries, you might not know how much [...]
