How Many Accidents Are Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue?
Truck driver fatigue is a major factor in roadway accidents, often leading to devastating consequences. Commercial truck drivers often spend long hours behind the wheel, sometimes pushing their limits to meet tight deadlines. When they become fatigued, reaction times slow, concentration decreases, and the risk of a serious crash gets worse. Fatigue-Related Truck Accidents Fatigue contributes to a significant number of truck accidents each year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of crashes involving large trucks. Studies [...]
The Rate of Drug Use Among Truck Drivers
What is the longest road trip you’ve ever taken? Most folks who go on a family vacation might clock five to seven hours of driving time before pulling over to spend the night. Truck drivers are allowed to drive up to 11 hours each day with just a 30-minute break. Why would they put themselves through such strenuous conditions? For a truck driver, it’s all about racking up the miles, making a delivery, and picking up the next load. Because of this solitary life, truckers are at a [...]
How Long Until You Can Drive After a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Published on September 2, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
dld7 Driving represents freedom, independence, and a return to everyday life. If you are recovering from a traumatic brain injury, getting back on the road may be a challenge. How long until you can drive after a traumatic brain injury? Recovery from a brain injury looks different for everyone, and the decision to drive again depends on several factors. Here is what you should expect if you have experienced this type of injury. Brain Injuries Can Affect Driving A brain injury can change the way your brain and [...]
What Truck Accident Damages Cover
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Dangers of Tanker Truck Accidents
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 [...]
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 [...]
What To Do if an Insurer Won’t Pay for a Totaled Car
Published on July 29, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Car Accident
You should always consider yourself fortunate if you get into a car accident and don’t suffer any severe physical injuries. Of course, dealing with car damage is not anyone’s idea of fun. When the damage is significant enough to involve an insurance claim, an adjuster will be assigned to determine the extent of your damages. That adjuster might determine that your car is deemed totaled. What happens if an insurer won’t pay for a totaled car? That is when you need to involve an auto insurance dispute lawyer [...]
Evidence Needed to Prove an Insurance Bad Faith Claim
When an insurance company fails to uphold its end of the bargain, policyholders may have the right to file a bad faith claim. In Nevada, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a legitimate claim without proper justification. Bad faith cases don't just hinge on whether the insurer was wrong, they depend on showing that the company acted without a reasonable basis. Proving this requires specific evidence demonstrating the insurer's conduct crossed the line. The burden of proof falls on you (the claimant), [...]
The Time Limit to File an Insurance Bad Faith Claim
Submitting a claim to an insurance company might seem straightforward but once you hit “enter” on your submission, there is no telling what might happen. There are also concerns that the insurance company you’re dealing with isn’t honoring the policy. If you suspect that your insurance company has acted unfairly, you may consider filing a bad faith claim. These claims arise when an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a valid claim. However, even if the insurer clearly acted in bad faith, the window to take legal action [...]
