As winter begins you should make sure that you never leave home in your vehicle without ensuring that you are fully prepared.

Before you leave make sure that you check the weather forecast and if it looks bad then stay at home unless it is really important that you make that journey.

Not only should you ensure that the car is mechanically prepared for winter, but also you need to have a winter weather kit in your trunk. Firstly you will need a shovel, in case you ever get stuck in the snow, and make sure you have water and snacks in case you are snowed in, in your car, and a thermos of hot soup. Should you be travelling with a pet, have a little bowl for them so that they can eat and drink as well.

Whilst you are stocking the trunk, take the time to check on the spare tire and the jack, and make sure that the first aid kit is properly stocked. You should have a blanket and a flashlight with spare batteries and think about having jumper cables as many batteries run down when people leave their heat running when stuck in the snow.

Finally,  you need a windshield scraper and the all important cell phone. Making sure you are prepared will make it much easier if ever you are stranded because of winter weather.

If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious accident involving an automobile, bus, or truck, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

When putting together a First Aid kit for a vehicle you do not only need the disposable medical items such as bandages and a selection of medications. There are also other items which can be very useful in the event of an accident or emergency when you are on the road.

Obviously a cell phone can be invaluable but ensure that it has a dashboard recharger. Also you need to keep a note of emergency numbers and contact information for your family doctor and pediatrician, for your roadside emergency service and the poison control center.

You should carry a small, waterproof flashlight with extra batteries and candles and matches in case you are our overnight and need to start a fire and candles for light. Still thinking of overnight, or if stranded in the snow or if someone is injured, it is useful to keep a Mylar emergency blanket in your car.

Sunscreen and insect repellent plus insect spray are worth having in the vehicle too, in case you need to hike for help.

You  should check your first-aid kit regularly, at least every three months, to be sure the flashlight batteries work and to replace supplies that have past their expiration date or to replace those that have been used.

With school about to begin, local Las Vegas law enforcement officers are reminding those students who have just obtained their driver’s license to be safe.

Teresa Brandise, lost her daughter, Olivia, six years ago when she was a passenger in a car that lost control near Seven Hills being driven by a young driver. She says that  parents that are also responsible for teaching their children about driving safely and senior Ryan Everson admits that  drivers his age do take risks such as partying in the car, texting and using their cell phones while driving and even using social media.

His claims are backed up by the accident statistics and according to Erin Breen of UNLV Safe Community Partnership, in 2012 teen drivers accounted for more than 7,000 accidents in the Las Vegas area and five of them died.

However, she goes on to say that things are improving, as nowadays teens are less likely to drink and drive, and more likely to buckle up. Free programs such as Drivers Edge out at Las Vegas Motor Speedway teach teens defense driving skills. In time, authorities hope that diver safety in the area will significantly improve.

Because children have a different skeletal structure they should not be considered in the same way as adults when wearing a seatbelt  and their age, height and weight should all be taken into consideration. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these are the ways you should choose the right seat belt for your child.

Children under age 1 and those who weigh less than 20 pounds should sit in rear-facing, child safety seats in the backseat of the car.

Children older than 1 who weigh more than 20 pounds should ride in forward-facing child safety seats again placed in the rear of the vehicle.  Typically, a child will outgrow a safety seat around age 4 and once she reaches about 40 pounds.

Children age 4 and older, who weigh more than 40 pounds should ride in booster seats and then can  safely progress to a seat belt when the belt fits properly across the upper thighs and chest which is usually at age 8 or when they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. However they should still sit in the backseat of the car until they are at least 13 years old.

We encourage Henderson area parents to always thing of the welfare of their children and ensure that they buckle up properly. If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious accident involving an automobile, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new study showing the effect of drinking alcohol on the population.

The research shows that between 2006 and 2010, one in 10 deaths of adults between 20 and 64 was due to drinking too much alcohol. ‘Too much’ is defined as fifteen or more drinks a week for men and eight or over for women.

The study states that drinking too much alcohol claimed the lives of 88,000 adults in the U.S. making the abuse of alcohol the third highest cause of preventable death.

The highest number of alcohol related deaths was in New Mexico with 51 deaths per 100,000 people, and New Jersey had the lowest number with 19.1 deaths per 100,000 people.

According to the study, 2.5 million years of potential lives are lost merely due to the abuse of alcohol.

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If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious accident involving a drunken driver, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

Every year hundreds of bicycle riders are injured and killed on U.S. roads. In 2011 there were over 700 bicyclists killed in the nation, while there were over 48,000 injured. Many of these injuries occurred on Henderson roads. There are many precautions bicycle riders can take to help ensure that they will have the maximum chance of safely enjoying their bike riding experiences. But, in real life, things may go wrong. Though no one takes to the roads on a bicycle with the intention of falling or getting into an accident, these kinds of possibilities do happen. For this reason, it is recommended that bicyclists, both child and adult, always wear a bicycle helmet when on Henderson roads.

Purchasing a bicycle helmet can be a pleasurable experience which reaffirms your commitment to bicycle safety. But, every helmet is not made for everyone. It is important that you properly choose a bike helmet which is right for you. Take a look at the following video for some pointers which will help you properly fit a bike helmet.

Of the many fatal bicycle accidents which occur on Henderson roads, and roads across the nation, many are preventable. Drivers sharing the roads with bicyclists should remember to be respectful of them, and share the roads. If you or someone you know have been injured or killed in a bicycle accident, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

Everyone knows that traveling on a motorcycle at extremely high rates of speed can significantly increase the dangers involved the practice. The faster a motorcycle rider goes, the less time he or she has to make adjustments to changing conditions on the road. But what many people may not realize is that bike riders also experience difficulties when riding and low rates of speed. This is because the forces which help to keep the motorcycle upright at high rates of speed are less effective when bike riders travel at low velocities. Here we will take a look at some tips for staying safe on Henderson roads while riding motorcycles and low rates of speed.

Motorcycle accidents have a particularly gruesome effect on victims. Of all traffic fatalities, motorcycle riders consist of a far higher percentage than would be indicated by their proportion of overall drivers. We encourage Henderson motorcycle riders to exercise the utmost caution when riding on Henderson roads. If you or someone you know have been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

The Henderson Police Department recently launched a three week campaign to crack down on drivers and pedestrians who do not obey crosswalk laws.  During the campaign city traffic officials will be on the lookout for both drivers who do not respect pedestrians in the crosswalk, and also pedestrians who do not cross roads in the designated crosswalk areas.  The program is expected to run through mid-May and will involve officers from departments of surrounding jurisdictions which are taking part of the Joining Forces program.

According to Nevada state law drivers must always yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk area, and stop in time to allow the drivers of other vehicles to see the crossing pedestrians.  For this reason it is always advisable to stop behind any vehicle which comes to a stop at a crosswalk, and is never a good idea to attempt to pass such a vehicle.

In areas where a crosswalk is clearly marked, pedestrians are advised to only cross the roads in those areas.  They are also advised to pause the use of their electronic devices while crossing the road, and to never assume that a driver will stop simply because a pedestrian is in the designated crosswalk area.

The crackdown comes as a result of a total of 51 pedestrian deaths in Clark County in 2013, and 71 across the entire state of Nevada.  The Henderson Police Department reportedly received a federal grant of $188,000 through the Joining Forces program, which aims to reduce deaths and injuries on the nation’s roadways.

The Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little encourage you to always respect the crosswalk areas of our roads, and to use them wisely. If you have been involved in a serious accident, call us at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.