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Study: Alcohol Kills – Even Non Alcoholics

June 29, 2014 By

Many people believe that only alcoholics die from the effects of alcohol.

However a new study by CDC has shown that a whopping one in ten deaths between 2006 and 2010 were due to excessive drinking.

Some of the deaths were indeed due to the effects of long term alcohol abuse including deaths from liver and heart disease, but other deaths arose from binge drinking.

Binge drinking is defined as having more than five or more drinks in a single session for men and 4 or more for women. Binge drinking has led to the top three causes of death including motor vehicle accidents at 25 percent, homicide at 16 percent and accidental falls at 15 percent.

There are many ways in which alcohol can affect mortality but the study showed the number of binge drinkers to be higher than the regular alcoholics.

Excessive Drinking Death

As can be seen by the study, alcohol is deadly due to both accidents which stem from those under its influences, and alcohol related diseases. If you, or someone you know, have been the victim of a serious car accident involving a drunken driver, contact the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.

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Drowsy Drivers Increase Hazards on Reno Roads

June 22, 2014 By

Every year approximately 40,000 people are injured and 1500 people are killed as a result of automobile accidents involving drowsy drivers. Many people may not be aware of the fact that, according to experts, those who drive while fatigued or drowsy may be every bit as impaired as those who drive under the influence of alcohol. As can be seen in the recent deadly automobile accident involving comedian Tracy Morgan, those who drive while drowsy present significant hazards to themselves and those with whom they share the road.

In the following video you can see firsthand the effects of driving while drowsy. In the first video a driver apparently falls asleep at the wheel and crashes into oncoming traffic. In the second video a drowsy driver crashes into a police car. All drivers and passengers in both accidents lived.

Virginia Tech researchers recently said that up to 20% of all accidents involve drowsy drivers. As such, the numbers of automobile accidents in general, and serious accidents in particular, could be dramatically reduced if people were simply to stop driving while fatigue or drowsy.

Driving while drowsy is never recommended. Not only does the practice put the driver in danger, but it also threatens everyone else sharing the roads with them. Especially as it relates to driving a tractor trailer, drowsy driving can be deadly. If you, or someone you know, have been the victim of a serious car accident involving a drowsy driver, contact the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.

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Can I Sue the Bar, Casino, or Club that Served Alcohol to DUI Driver?

June 15, 2014 By

Reno, Nevada is billed as the “biggest little city in the world.” Known for its diverse casino culture, it is no wonder that the city sees its fair share of alcohol related automobile accidents on an annual basis. Though many of these accidents may be relatively minor, the occasional major DUI related automobile accident inevitably occurs. What many victims of such accidents wonder is whether or not the alcohol-serving establishments, which served alcohol to the drivers who caused the accidents, are also liable for their injuries.

It is a well-established concept in American law that alcohol-serving establishments, such as restaurants, bars, casinos, and clubs, share some responsibility for ensuring that they do not serve alcohol to patrons who are already drunk or overly intoxicated. In other words, these establishments must refuse service to dunk patrons. In cases where alcohol-serving establishments have continued to serve patrons which were already obviously overly intoxicated, they have been held at least partially responsible for subsequent automobile accidents in many cases across the country.

If you have been injured in a DUI automobile accident, or if a loved one of yours has been killed in such an accident, the alcohol-serving establishments which served the driver may bear some of the responsibility. Contact the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.

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Grizzly 3 Motorcycle Accident Kills 3 in Reno

June 8, 2014 By

Reno was the site of a grizzly series of motorcycle accidents Saturday morning which left two people dead and several injured.

According to Nevada State Trooper Dave Gibso, two motorcycles, each carrying a passenger, were headed toward Virginia City while another was headed in the opposite direction toward Reno, in the area of Geiger Grade. One of the Virginia City bound motorcycles reportedly crossed the centerline which set off a chain reaction which saw all motorcycles collide with each other.

The collisions resulted in the deaths of the two operators of the bikes headed toward Virginia City. The passengers of those bikes, and the operator of the motorcycle headed to a Reno, were all injured.

According to published reports all riders were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. The riders in the direction of Virginia City are reported to have been two male operators and two female passengers, while the rider in the direction of Reno is reported to have been a male operator.

We would like to encourage all Reno area motorcycle operators and passengers to always wear their helmets and obey all traffic safety regulations while on the road.

Motorcycle accidents can be especially deadly due to the unprotected nature of the motorcycle. If you have been seriously injted in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.

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Catastrophic Injury Claims in Accident Lawsuits

June 2, 2014 By

Accident lawsuits often involve severe and catastrophic injury claims. These are injuries which are life-altering, often result in permanent impairment, and may shorten a person’s life expectancy, even if the injury itself is not fatal. Victims of catastrophic injuries may require 24-hour care, and may even have to be in a nursing home or another type of facility. Those recover to the extent that they can live independently may never again be able to earn a living. Our Reno accident attorneys help severe injury victims and the loved ones who care for them collect the compensation they will need to cover the life-time costs of their injuries.

Types of Severe Injuries

Virtually any type of accident can result in severe injuries. Examples of severe and catastrophic injuries include:

  • Spinal cord injury
  • Brain injury
  • Amputation
  • Severe burns
  • Chemical burns
  • Organ damage or loss
  • Loss of any of the five senses
  • Severe scarring
  • Crush injuries
  • Respiratory damage
  • Paraplegia
  • Quadriplegia
  • Paralysis
  • Coma

Accident victims often suffer more than one type of severe injury, making treatment more complicated and recovery a longer haul. Those who are able to return to their homes may need special equipment and home modifications to accommodate disabilities. They may require home health care services, personal care, and/or help with everyday tasks such as shopping and housekeeping.

Severe injuries can easily have lifetime costs in the millions of dollars. In order to collect the compensation you need to pay for your medical care and other expenses, you need the help of experienced accident attorneys with a track record of success. Please call the Reno accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.

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