How to Inspect Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers in Your Home

Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 8 – 14, 2023. Organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this annual event is a good time to review your safety practices to make sure that your household is prepared in the event of a fire. While there are many simple things that you can do […]

What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?

Personal injury protection (PIP) is a type of auto insurance coverage, sometimes referred to as “no-fault” insurance. In essence, PIP is designed to cover first-party healthcare expenses following a car accident. Whether or not you are required to carry PIP coverage depends on what state you live in.  Still, just because PIP coverage isn’t mandatory […]

Los Angeles Rideshare Safety Tips for Passengers

Los Angeles has a reputation for being a car-centric city. It is also famous for being a party town, with fantastic clubs, cocktail lounges, dive bars, and more. When Angelenos want to get around the city for a night of revelry, they often use rideshare services like Lyft and Uber. While most rideshare trips are […]

Is It Worth Hiring a Car Crash Lawyer in Chicago?

The aftermath of a car accident is a stressful time, leading you to deal with unplanned circumstances-from how to cope with physical and emotional pain, to covering medical costs with less income from lost time at work. Understandably, you may feel intimidated by tackling these challenges on your own. Many feel the same way after […]

When Can you Get Pain and Suffering Compensation in New Mexico?

Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. When they do, the physical and emotional toll can be devastating. Depending on the circumstances of an accident, you might be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. In this blog, the Albuquerque personal injury lawyers at Lerner & Rowe explain New Mexico pain and […]

Child Passenger Safety Week: Keeping Your Kids Safe

Child Passenger Safety Week takes place during the third week of September. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) use the event to raise awareness of safety issues related to the kids that ride in our cars. To help you and your child passengers stay […]

How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury?

The brain is the body’s most vital organ. When you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life—cognitively, physically, and emotionally. Traumatic brain injury recovery is possible given time, rest, and rehabilitation. However, some people with moderate to severe brain injuries may face long-term effects. The […]

What Are the Odds of Dying in a Car Crash?

Seemingly constant road construction, distracted tourists, and heavy traffic can make Las Vegas and Reno roads dangerous for drivers of all experience levels. For example, there were 309 fatal crashes in 2020. Of those, there were 333 crash-related fatalities. Conversely, nationwide traffic-related deaths in the U.S. reached 35,766 in 2020. With those numbers in mind, you […]

Is Texting and Driving Illegal in Las Vegas?

Much of the United States has enacted bans or limits on using a cell phone while driving, but not every city or state has the same laws. In Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, it is illegal to text and drive under most circumstances. But how exactly does Nevada define texting, and what other limitations should […]