Intersection Accident in Las Vegas Leaves Five People Injured

On June 29, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Car Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

A Ford Mustang was traveling down 21st Street in Las Vegas when a Chevy Suburban t-boned the Mustang at the intersection of Washington Avenue. Both drivers and three passengers were seriously injured and received treatment at University Medical Center, according to Justice News Flash.

The exact details of the intersection car wreck are still being fleshed out. Here’s a street view of the intersection in question (located in Clark County)…

It appears there was a stop sign at the intersection, so we have to wonder if the driver of the Suburban failed to stop at the stop sign. Were they distracted? Was there a mechanical issue? Maybe. We’ll have to wait and see what the accident report reveals.

Unfortunately, car wrecks at intersections is one of the most common types of car accidents in the country. Many people fail to yield or run a red light/stop sign and wind up slamming into the side of another car or truck. This is an especially dangerous type of crash since the driver and driver-side passenger of the car hit are more susceptible to serious injury when another vehicle t-bones them. Most cars now come equipped with passenger side air bags, but some do not and the people driving these vehicles are at a much greater risk of suffering a broken neck, shattered pelvis, or traumatic brain injury.

I sincerely hope all of the injured victims in this recent intersection car crash pull through. It won’t be easy. Some of the victims may require months, or even years, of rehabilitation. If it turns out one of the drivers was negligent, the victims wronged in this wreck should consult with a lawyer.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Las Vegas Man Killed in Motorcycle-Car Crash

On June 27, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Wrongful Death Lawyer in Las Vegas

A motor bike rider originally from Las Vegas was traveling down U.S. Highway 2 in Columbia Falls, Montana when he lost his life in a terrible wreck.

The motorcyclist slammed into a Ford Taurus near mile marker 132, according to the Billings Gazette. The passengers inside the car were not harmed but the motor bike rider was killed. He was only 46 years old.

The exact details of what caused the car-motorcycle crash have not been revealed. Was one of the drivers distracted? Was there a mechanical issue? We’ll have to wait until the accident report is revealed.

Unfortunately, a loss of life is not uncommon when a motorcycle and a car collide. And the motor bike operator usually takes the brunt of the wreck. This doesn’t mean the motorcyclist is automatically liable. If it turns out the car driver was driving recklessly, the family of the motor bike rider would have grounds to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Truckers Who Text and Drive Cause Serious Wrecks

On June 25, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

You’ve undoubtedly heard about the dangers of texting while driving. You’ve probably seen drivers doing exactly that while out on Highway 93, Interstate 15 (I-15), or I-515. A recent study revealed that individuals who text and drive are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident than the average driver.

Now imagine if the texting driver is operating a tractor trailer. The potential for severe damage and injury is enormous.

The state of Nevada does not have any laws restricting the use of cellphones or other devices that allow texting while driving. However, there is a federal regulation which bans operators of 18-wheelers from texting while they are behind the wheel.

This rule was announced in January of 2010 by Ray LaHood, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The directive states that any big rig driver who violates the ban is subject to a fine of up to $2,750.

Because of this federal regulation, it is highly likely that a civil court would throw the book at any truck operator or trucking company who was found responsible for an accident involving texting while driving. It is very conceivable that a judge or jury would order such a defendant to pay for car repair costs, medical bills, and lost wages. In addition, the party who was found liable might even be subject to punitive damages.

Because the federal ban on “texting while trucking” is relatively new, there is no quantifiable guideline that exists regarding how much damages might be awarded in a case where this practice caused a collision. But a qualified personal injury lawyer will fight for every possible reimbursement dollar you are entitled to if you are victimized in this type of accident. 

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Truck Spills a Common Cause of Serious Wrecks

On June 24, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Truck Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

Imagine that you’re driving along a sidestreet in a warehouse district in Pahrump. Or down a major thoroughfare in Clark County. Or on a freeway passing through Las Vegas.

Now pretend that an 18-wheeler in front of you loses its load (as it did on I-15 in February of 2010), and you are unable to avoid an accident. Whose fault is it?

Under federal law, the driver of the truck and the driver’s company are ultimately responsible for securing the load on any tractor-trailer. Therefore, you would most likely not be at fault for any accidents caused by a truck’s spilled contents.

Trucking companies are held to very high safety standards when it comes to making sure their cargo is secure during transport. Nevertheless, accidents caused by the spilled contents of tractor-trailers do sometimes occur. Some of the most common causes include:

  • Carelessness or negligence during loading
  • An overloaded truck
  • A truck that is traveling too fast
  • Inclement weather
  • The unanticipated shift of a load during transport

One thing to keep in mind is that the company which operates the truck itself may not have been the entity responsible for loading the vehicle. In many cases, trucks are driven to warehouses, docks, or other transport hubs where they are loaded with cargo by employees of another company. In these cases, it is quite possible that the party who transferred the freight onto the truck is partly or mostly to blame for an ensuing accident involving spilled cargo.

If your vehicle has been damaged from a truck’s spilled contents, or if you or your loved ones have suffered injuries sustained in an accident involving a lost load, contact an attorney immediately. He or she can help you receive compensation for your repair costs and/or medical bills.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Mesquite Car Accident Death Reminds Us All to Wear Seat Belt

On June 23, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Injury Attorney in Las Vegas

A woman driving on the wrong side of Old Mill Road in Mesquite, Nevada (NV) wound up veering off the road and slamming into a light pole, according to the Las Vegas Sun. This type of accident is bad, but survivable. You’ll probably suffer an injury like whiplash or a broken nose when the airbag deployed, but you’re still likely to walk away from the crash in one piece.

Unfortunately, the woman failed to wear her seat belt and this contributed to her untimely death.  

Seat belts, when used properly, reduce the number of serious traffic injuries by 50 percent and car accident deaths by 60 to 70 percent, according to James Madison University. In 2008, seat belts saved over 13,000 lives across the U.S., according to the National Highway Transportation Secretary. From 2004 to 2008, seat belts saved over 75,000 lives.

The stats don’t lie – always buckle up. It’s the best safety tool we have for drivers. Don’t make the mistake of getting on the road without putting on your seat belt. It’s takes less than 10 seconds to buckle up. Take the time to be safe.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Tragic Las Vegas Car Crash May Have Been Caused by Drunk Driver

On June 23, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

A  Saturn was traveling along Lake Mead when the driver suddenly veered into the opposite lane and slammed head-on into a Chevy Blazer near North Hollywood Blvd.

The driver (the father of the family) and the wife (who was in the front passenger seat) both died due to the impact of the car crash. A young child in the back seat survived the wreck, but was rushed to University Medical Center, according to fox5vegas.com. A child in the Blazer also suffered injuries and required medical attention.

Check out a local news report on this tragic car accident

I sincerely hope both children make it through this ordeal okay and my heart goes out to the child hurt in the Saturn. Their life  is changed forever after this tragic car crash.

The police suspect alcohol may have played a role, but cannot say definitively at this point. The investigation continues.

136 people in Nevada were killed in car crashes related to drunk driving in 2007, according to the Las Vegas Sun.  It’s so frustrating to hear about these types of drunk driving car wrecks since they are largely preventable. All that’s really needed are more drivers who act responsibly and understand that when you drink, driving home is out of the equation. Unfortunately, many people continue to ignore this simple policy.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Las Vegas Truck Wreck and the Personal Injury Claims Process

On June 23, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Truck Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

Here’s a scenario: let’s say you are traveling along a Las Vegas highway in your vehicle, when a tractor-trailer unexpectedly swerves into your lane and causes an accident. Because you suffered injuries in the truck wreck, you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit against the trucking company.

Now, the question: does the truck’s cargo have any relevance to the damages in your case?

The answer? Yes and no.

Under the letter of the law, the type of cargo being hauled by a truck should not directly impact the amount of damages to which you are entitled. Those damages are based on traditional factors such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages from work, pain and suffering, and so on. Unless the cargo itself contributed to your damages directly (for instance, if spilled cargo caused damage to your vehicle or additional injuries to you), then it does not factor into the compensation equation.

But the answer to above question is somewhat different in practice.

To understand why, we must first look at the different federal regulations which govern various types of trucking cargo in the U.S. As with passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers are required by law to maintain a minimum amount of liability coverage at all times. But this minimum financial responsibility varies according to the type of cargo being transported.

Federal rules dictate that any tractor-trailer carrying nonhazardous materials must have at least $750,000 in insurance or surety bonded coverage. For trucks hauling certain substances such as petroleum, that minimum amount rises to $1 million. However, any company that transports substances that are classified as hazardous by the federal government must obtain coverage which provides financial responsibility of no less than $5 million.

So what does this have to do with your accident? As a rule, the dollar amount of trucking company coverage affects any accident claims the company may have to pay out. In other words, the higher the minimum financial responsibility amount of a truck involved in an accident, the larger the damage award will be to the victimized motorists if the trucking company is found to be at fault.

An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to figure out the minimum financial responsibility required for the tractor-trailer that was involved in your accident – and then leverage that result to help you collect as much compensation as you deserve. 

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Rotator Cuff Injuries

On June 22, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

If you trip and fall in a public place or private building, there are many different types of injuries that you can sustain. But one part of your body that you may not associate with slip and fall accidents is your rotator cuff.

If you follow athletics, you may have heard about competitors injuring their rotator cuff while playing sports such as baseball, tennis, bowling, or golf. The rotator cuff is defined as the group of tendons and muscles which attach your shoulder blade to your upper arm. When functioning properly, the rotator cuff gives your shoulder more range of movement than any other joint throughout the body.

But when your rotator cuff is strained or torn, you can not only see decreased range of motion but also feel substantial pain in your shoulder. Serious rotator cuff injuries may require physical therapy, steroid injections, or even surgery.

And when it comes to slip and fall accidents, rotator cuff injuries are more common than you think. When people start to lose their balance, their instinct is often either to grab for a nearby rail or support or to put their arm down to brace their fall. Either action can lead to an awkward strain on your shoulder and result in a rotator cuff injury.

You could potentially injure your rotator cuff in a fall caused by:

  • Wet supermarket floor in Henderson
  • Poor lighting in a Green Valley movie theatre
  • Broken concrete on a walkway outside a Summerlin apartment building
  • Torn carpeting in a Las Vegas casino
  • Broken or absent handrails in a stairwell of a Boulder City office building

In addition to constant pain, symptoms of a rotator cuff injury include an inability to lift heavy objects, reach above your head, put weight on your shoulder, or even carry out daily activities like dressing yourself or combing your hair. If you suspect that you have a rotator cuff injury that was caused by a slip and fall accident, consider contacting a qualified personal injury attorney.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Work Accident Deaths and the Wrongful Death Litigation Process

On June 21, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Wrongful Death Lawyer in Las Vegas

What if a forklift operator in a Summerlin warehouse is killed when a five-story shelving unit falls on him?

What if a construction worker dies from injuries sustained during a building collapse in Green Valley?

What if a lab worker in Boulder City suffocates due to exposure to toxic fumes released during a laboratory accident?

Can any of their heirs sue their employers for wrongful death?

If any of these workers were covered under their companies’ workmen’s compensation insurance, then in most cases their families are not allowed to sue their employers for wrongful death.

However, if these individuals were contractors as opposed to full-time employees, then they may be entitled to damages from a wrongful death lawsuit.

In addition, if a third party was determined to be the cause of the accident in any of the above scenarios, then this party can be sued for wrongful death by the loved ones of the decedents.

Hopefully, you will never need to file a lawsuit for wrongful death against anyone. But if you must do so, here are some suggestions for bolstering your case:

  • Compile, preserve, and organize whatever evidence that can help your case.
  • Make sure that the workplace accident is investigated – either by a government agency or an independent party.
  • Assemble employee accounts and witness statements of what happened before, during, and after the accident.

A qualified personal injury attorney can help you not only file a wrongful death lawsuit, but also with navigating the investigatory process pertaining to the workplace accident. 

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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Construction Site Injuries

On June 20, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Construction Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

You’re likely to see some sort of construction project being worked on in Las Vegas. Roads are being fixed, sewers are being repaired, and hotels are being built. That means there are plenty of construction sites in the area…and far too many accidents occur in these work settings.

If you have suffered injuries from an accident that took place on a construction site, then you should consider filing a personal injury lawsuit to collect compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost time at work. In some cases, plaintiffs are even awarded punitive damages.

Scenarios where you would likely be eligible to receive damages from a personal injury lawsuit include:

  • Temporary contract employee working as a flagman who was hit by a company dump truck
  • Visitor to a construction site who was struck by a company security vehicle in a public area
  • Plumber working in an unfinished building who was burned by an explosion touched off by a welding torch used by an independent contractor
  • Band saw operator who suffered severe lacerations as a result of a defective band saw
  • Worker who broke his back in a collapse of a scaffold which was erected by an outside company

The major exemption involving personal injury lawsuits occurs when an employee who is covered by workmen’s compensation insurance is hurt during normal on-the-job activities. In this case, the employee may file a workmen’s compensation claim and receive benefits, but he cannot sue his employer for the accident.

Otherwise, if you have sustained injuries in a construction site accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney to see about filing suit against those responsible.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in car accidents, drunk driver crashes, truck wrecks, slip and falls, taxi cab accidents, and bicycle crashes. He also has experience handling spine injury, product liability, underinsured/uninsured driver, and wrongful death cases. If you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, Boulder City, Green Valley, or Pahrump, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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