At around 6 p.m. on Thursday, an officer was hit at the intersection of South Eastern Avenue and East Windmill Lane while clearing a previous traffic accident.

Police believe the driver intentionally hit the officer, but the officer held onto the car and was able to roll off into the roadway. Police said it appeared that the driver was impaired in some way as he had a blank look in his eyes.

The officer was then transported to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the driver then proceeded to travel westbound on Windmill, where he crashed into another car at the intersection of Spencer Street. The woman inside that vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Two men then got out of the hit and run vehicle and ran off, jumping over a wall. The passenger was caught quickly by police who then spent several hours looking for the driver, who was reportedly taken into custody at around 10:30 p.m.

If you have been injured in a serious accident in Summerlin or anywhere in Nevada, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the product liability and negligence attorneys at Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We will give you a free initial consultation and case evaluation in order to give you a better idea of exactly how we can help you.

Electrical problems in the kitchen can be fatal so what should you do to keep your kitchen safe from potential fires and electrocution.

Firstly ensure that range hood filters are kept free of grease build-up and ovens and hot plates cleaned regularly to stop spilled fat and burnt food from building up.

If you do not have one, install a ventilation system, flue or exhaust fan in the kitchen to expel fumes while cooking or keep the window open when it is warm enough outside.

Switch off and unplug your toaster before trying to remove toast, muffins or crumpets that are caught inside the toaster and clean out bread crumbs on a regular basis from the toaster regularly as a build up can be hazardous

Never leave cooking unattended. If you must leave the kitchen then turn off the stove top and if you memory is not what it was, take something with you as a reminder that you are cooking such as a wooden spoon.

Disconnect all kitchen electrical appliances when you go to bed or when you leave the house.

If you have been injured in a serious accident in Summerlin or anywhere in Nevada, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the product liability and negligence attorneys at Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We will give you a free initial consultation and case evaluation in order to give you a better idea of exactly how we can help you.

Before heading out on a road trip it is always a good idea to check your tires to save having that unexpected flat.

Firstly, look for any unevenly worn spots, or thin tread. If the tires don’t look to good and the tread is worn, it is worth while buying new ones – much better than having a potentially dangerous blow out in the middle of nowhere.

Make sure that you have all the tools you will need for changing a tire, such as a jack and a lug wrench as well as a spare tire. Check your owners’ manual to see where they are stowed and where to place the jack if you have to change a wheel.

Check that the spare is in good condition and not flat.

As well as these crucial items for changing a tire you might find it useful to carry a few other tools with you such as a flashlight and batteries, a kneeling mat, cover in case of rain, ’fix a flat’ foam and a tire gauge.

Just a few simple checks might help to prevent you from experiencing that sinking feeling when you know you have a flat tire.

If you have been injured in a serious accident in Summerlin or anywhere in Nevada, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the hit-and-run accident attorneys at Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We will give you a free initial consultation and case evaluation in order to give you a better idea of exactly how we can help you.

Nearly all Americans walk alongside roads at some time during the day and of the 33,561 traffic fatalities in 2012, 4,743 were pedestrians which is a 9.4% increase from 2010. Pedestrian traffic fatalities increased in most states although a few have improved pedestrian safety,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released data showing 1.51 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents for every 100,000 U.S. residents in 2012. Those in some states are at a considerably higher risk than in others.

In Nevada, pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people stands at 1.96 with 54 pedestrian fatalities in 2012 and 258 overall traffic fatalities.

The increased risk of traffic accidents for pedestrians in the state may be due to the commuting patterns, with the vast majority driving to work, 88.9% compared to the national average of 86%. In addition, major cities in Nevada tend to be car-dependent.

In Nevada, the pedestrian fatality rate increased by 47.4% between 2010 and 2012, which puts it among the largest two-year increase and considerably higher than the national average.

If you have been injured in a serious accident in Summerlin or anywhere in Nevada, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the hit-and-run accident attorneys at Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We will give you a free initial consultation and case evaluation in order to give you a better idea of exactly how we can help you.

Las Vegas police have said that two vehicles were traveling south on Jones Boulevard, near Hacienda Avenue, about 5:30 a.m. when there was an accident.

Witnesses say that a southbound 2009 Subaru Impreza GT rear-ended a 1998 Chevrolet Venture.

The impact pushed the Venture toward the center median where the wheels tripped over the median, and the vehicle rolled onto its roof. The Venture slid on its roof and came to a stop in the northbound lanes of Jones.

The driver, 33-year-old Tolesa Haile, had to be extricated from his vehicle by medical personnel and was then transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

The Impreza slid to a stop in the southbound lanes of Jones, south of Hacienda and its driver, 28-year-old Kwok Lee, was also transported to UMC with serious injuries.

According to authorities, Lee was suspected of being impaired, and charges are pending.

If you have been injured in a serious accident in Summerlin or anywhere in Nevada, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please call the hit-and-run accident attorneys at Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today. We will give you a free initial consultation and case evaluation in order to give you a better idea of exactly how we can help you.