Independence Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints Announced

On June 30, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

The Independence Day holiday weekend is almost upon us. That means barbecues, picnics, and fireworks shows across Clark County. Most people will probably celebrate the birth of our nation responsibly, but there are bound to be a few who endanger everyone else by trying to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

To that end, Metro Police is setting up DUI checkpoints at certain spots across the valley. Two of those checkpoint locations have already been announced.

Beginning Friday evening at 7pm, law enforcement officers will be set up in the northwest part of the valley at Charleston Boulevard and Community College Drive. That checkpoint will remain operational until 3am Saturday morning. According to authorities, there have been 14 arrests for DUI, 31 motor vehicle collisions, and 67 drug- or alcohol-related incidents at or near that intersection since the start of the year.

Another DUI checkpoint will be in place later in the weekend near the Strip on Paradise Road a bit north of Tropicana Avenue. Police will operate this checkpoint from 7pm Sunday evening until 3am on the morning of July 4th. Officials say that because this second checkpoint will concentrate on identifying drugged drivers, Drug Recognition Expert Officers will be on hand to evaluate motorists.

Metro officers will be joined at these checkpoints by members of the Henderson and North Las Vegas police departments, as well as personnel from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Highway Patrol. These DUI crackdowns are being funded in part by a Joining Forces grant provided by the Nevada DPS’s Office of Traffic Safety.

If you are hurt as the result of the actions of a drugged or drunk driver, you should contact a qualified DUI accident attorney to assist you in getting the compensation to which you are entitled.

Have a happy and safe July 4th weekend!

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Tour Bus Makes Illegal U-Turn; Ms. Nevada Injured

On June 28, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

As you drive along highways and interstates in and around Las Vegas, you probably notice areas in the median that appear to allow passage over to the other direction of traffic. But these areas are usually designated only for emergency personnel, not civilian vehicles – because slowing or stopping to turn left into a median in the “fast lane” of highway traffic can easily cause a serious accident.

That’s what happened on Interstate 15 last week near Moapa. Around 7am Wednesday morning, a tour bus carrying Chinese tourists inexplicably tried to make an illegal U-turn in the median of the interstate near mile marker 97. Behind the bus, a Chevy Camaro was traveling at a high rate of speed in the left lane and was unable to avoid a collision with the bus. The crash destroyed most of the car’s front end and injured several passengers on the bus.

As it turned out, the driver of the Camaro is the reigning Ms. Nevada. She was transported to University Medical Center with critical injuries. She was preparing to participate in the Ms. United States pageant in Las Vegas in July.

Since the accident was caused by the tour bus making an illegal U-turn on the interstate, the Camaro driver appears to have a solid case for a personal injury lawsuit against the bus driver – and, by extension, the tour bus company. To make matters worse, it appears that the tour bus company was not legally permitted to operate by the U.S. Department of Transportation at the time of the crash. If that is the case, the victim might be entitled to punitive damages if her attorney can show negligence on the part of the tour bus operator.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Woman on Las Vegas Highway

On June 27, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you usually aren’t thinking clearly. You may be injured or in shock, and you may hear screams of pain or smell burning gasoline. These moments after a crash can be as dangerous as the collision itself – or perhaps even moreso.

This phenomenon was demonstrated this weekend on a Las Vegas highway. About 7:25am on Saturday morning, a van was driving south on U.S. 95 through Las Vegas just north of Tropicana Avenue when another vehicle slammed into the back of it. Right after the crash, a woman exited the van through the passenger door to check on the damage. Tragically, she was struck by a passing minivan (which fled the scene) and died later at a nearby hospital. The hit-and-run minivan driver was later apprehended by police.

The heirs of the deceased woman will likely filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the minivan. But whatever damages they might receive, it will not be enough to completely heal them after the loss of their loved one.

This hit-and-run accident illustrates why it is so important to think before you act in the moments after a motor vehicle collision. You must make completely sure that the roadway is clear before you step out of your vehicle to survey the damage and exchange insurance information with the other drivers involved. This is especially true when the accident occurs on a highway or interstate – because the other vehicles on the road may be traveling at high speeds and may not be able to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Electric Daisy Carnival: Traffic Alert

On June 24, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

Question: What do you get when you combine the attendance of a NASCAR race with the clientele of Las Vegas’ dance clubs?
Answer: The 2011 Electric Daisy Carnival.

Las Vegas is certainly no stranger to hosting major tourist events (such as the National Finals Rodeo and the NBA All-Star Game). But this is the first time that the nation’s largest dance-music festival will be held in Sin City. The Electric Daisy Carnival begins tonight at 8pm at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and runs through sunrise – and then returns Saturday and Sunday for the same overnight performances. Some of the world’s most talented DJs will be on hand to entertain an expected audience of over a quarter of a million people.

Still, some residents are worried about one aspect associated with every Electric Daisy Carnival: drug use. Ecstasy, cocaine, and other illicit substances are part of the dance club culture; and they have been found in abundance at this event in the past. While it’s one thing for young adults to take drugs and party at the Speedway, it’s certainly another if they try to get out on the city’s roads while under their influence.

For those Las Vegas residents who will not be attending the festival, here are some pointers:

• Try to avoid northbound Interstate 15 and eastbound I-215 in North Las Vegas each evening this weekend. The same goes for Las Vegas Boulevard and Nellis Road around Nellis Air Force Base. Those are the main arteries that lead to the speedway, and they are expected to be packed with partygoers.
• Remember, each festival session ends at sunrise – so try to stay away from the abovementioned roads on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday mornings. Revelers may be heading into the city to pass out in their hotel rooms (or party some more).
• Even though authorities are touting a zero-tolerance policy for drug use at the event, there’s bound to be some attendees who will use drugs and attempt to drive afterward. So remain extra cautious when navigating the city’s roads this weekend – especially around the Electric Daisy Carnival itself.

If you are hurt in a motor vehicle collision caused by a partygoer who is driving under the influence, be sure to contact a qualified auto accident attorney as soon as possible.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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4 Injured in Laughlin Motor Vehicle Accident

On June 23, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

Lots of people come from all over the U.S. to Clark County to gamble, party, and have a good time. But when they decide to drive home in the wee hours of the morning, they may be gambling with their safety.

Four people are recovering from injuries they received this week in a motor vehicle accident in Laughlin. Early Wednesday morning just before 4am, a Chevrolet Camaro was driving on Casino Drive in Laughlin and tried to turn onto Nevada Route 163. Unfortunately, the car was unable to make the right turn, and the Camaro smashed into a concrete retaining wall.

Two of the vehicle’s occupants sustained critical injuries in the crash: a man from Bullhead City, Arizona and a woman from Stockton, California. They were transported to Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas for treatment. The driver and another passenger were also hurt, and authorities say that signs of alcohol were present in the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation.

This is a situation where the driver, a 26-year old female also from Bullhead City, may be found responsible for the injuries to her passengers. So if the Arizona man and the California woman decide to file personal injury lawsuits against the driver, she may be ordered to pay for medical costs, lost time at work, physical therapy expenses, and more.

If you have friends or family who are planning on driving into Clark County to try their luck at one of the casinos, you should encourage them to plan to stay the night. After all, it’s easy to lose track of time while gambling (and yes, the casinos help with that), so booking a hotel room relieves the pressure of keeping someone awake enough to drive home in the early morning hours. Because there’s a lot more at stake for people who gamble with their safety and lose.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver
crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Investigators Probing Man’s Fatal Fall From Casino Parking Garage

On June 21, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

It is not unusual to hear about accidents on casino properties in Las Vegas. On occasion, patrons slip and fall in wet pool areas, develop food poisoning after eating in casino restaurants, or drink too much and wander in front of a moving car in parking lots.

But one type of accident which tends to generate controversy is a fatal fall from a high-rise hotel or other building. That’s because it’s often difficult to determine if the casino itself has any liability in the incident.

This week, investigators are looking into why a man fell to his death from the tenth story of a parking garage of the Venetian Hotel and Casino on the Strip in Las Vegas. The body was discovered about 7:10pm Sunday evening in the valet area of the garage. Initial reports indicated that the incident was a suicide.

However, a TV station is reporting that the man may have fallen to his death by accident. There is reportedly evidence to suggest that the victim might have been attempting to take a photograph of the city’s skyline.

Among other things, investigators are trying to determine exactly how the man fell off the structure. Was he bending over a barrier? Did a protective cable give way? Did he simply lose his balance? Had he been drinking at the time of the accident?

The answers to these questions will have a substantial effect on the grounds for any potential wrongful death lawsuit that may be filed by the man’s heirs. The plaintiffs would have to show that the casino was negligent in its duty to protect people from falls such as this. But it’s quite possible that there simply won’t be enough evidence discovered to prove or disprove such a claim.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Nevada Governor Signs Bill Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving

On June 17, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

It’s official: drivers in the state of Nevada will no longer be able to use a handheld cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. This week, Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law a bill banning the practice. Late last month, the bill received approval from state lawmakers in Carson City.

The legislation is designed to eliminate a common type of distracted driving, which is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the state. Beginning July 1, any Nevada driver caught texting, talking, or doing anything else on a handheld cell phone can be pulled over by police and cited.

However, authorities will only issue warnings for the rest of 2011. Starting in January, violators can be fined $50 for the first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $250 every time after that. If motorists receive three such citations in a seven-year period, they will see their driver’s license suspended for six months.

This ban does not apply to “hands-free” mobile devices. So drivers who want to talk on their cell phones should purchase an earpiece and/or invest in a phone (or vehicle) which utilizes voice-activated calling technology. But if you have a handheld cell phone and are using it to report criminal activity, driving hazards, or medical emergencies while driving, you will be exempt from the ban. Also, first responders can drive and talk on handheld cell phones while on duty.

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else who was using a handheld cell phone while behind the wheel, you should contact a qualified auto accident attorney to see about seeking compensation for your injuries.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Pahrump Man Charged In Gun Accident That Injured Teen

On June 17, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

Here in the valley, we hear a lot about swimming pool accidents where unsupervised children wander into pools and drown. In many of these cases, an adult who was supposed to have been watching the child is arrested and indicted on criminal charges. But adults can be held responsible for other types of accidents involving children as well.

This week, a Pahrump man was placed under arrest in connection with a gun accident in his home. On Tuesday, police were called to the home after a 13-year old boy was accidentally shot in the leg by a .22 caliber handgun. The victim had been playing with the weapon along with a 15-year old, who had been given the gun by his father. The 13-year old is expected to recover from his wounds.

When police arrived at the residence, they found several unsecured guns and ammunition inside where the teens had been playing. The father was later charged with child endangerment. His wife, who was actually in the home at the time of the accident, also faces similar charges. The man did own a gun safe, but it’s unclear as to why the weapons were not secured inside it.

This case demonstrates how both the owner of the guns (the father) and a “supervising” adult on-site (the wife) can be held criminally responsible for the teen’s accident. This logic applies in civil court as well. The article does not state whether the victim was related to the adults; but if he isn’t, then the 13-year old’s parents have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the man and his wife.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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UPDATE- Nevada Low-Income Auto Insurance Bill Dies

On June 14, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

This blog has been following a controversial bill in the Nevada state assembly that would have started a pilot program in Clark County for implementing an auto insurance pool for low-income drivers. Assembly Bill 299 would have allowed drivers from households who make below 250 percent of the federal poverty level to buy lower-cost insurance policies.

But earlier this month, AB 299 officially died.

By law, every bill in the Nevada legislature must be voted on by both the Assembly and the Senate within 110 days of its submission. Even though the bill had passed the Senate Commerce, Labor and Energy Committee, that 110-day milestone was reached on Monday of last week without the full Senate bringing AB 299 to a vote.

Under the proposed bill, every auto insurance policyholder in Clark County would have incurred a 50-cent surcharge on their premium in order to pay for the low-income insurance pool. That measure brought stiff resistance from many quarters. In addition, some lawmakers pointed to a similar program in California which they said was unsuccessful. Backers of the bill said it was needed for struggling families to remain compliant with Nevada’s auto insurance requirements.

The death of AB 299 has brought reactions from both sides. Proponents of the bill now lament that many Clark County families will be forced to drive without the proper auto insurance, which will result in hardships for drivers who are involved in auto accidents with uninsured motorists. Opponents say that driving is a privilege, not a right; and that those who cannot afford auto insurance should stay off of the state’s roads.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes,  auto pedestrian accidents, 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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Reid Helps Nix DUI Checkpoint iPhone Apps

On June 10, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

Nevada, like most other states, commits a considerable amount of resources to preventing drunk driving. One of the methods used by law enforcement agencies in the state is the implementation of sobriety checkpoints in certain areas where drunk drivers are suspected.

Many times, the locations of these DUI checkpoints are released to the public ahead of time in hopes of deterring people who may drink and drive in those areas. But other times, police purposely do not let the community know where these checkpoints will be set up.

Recently, some individuals and companies have sought to discover the locations of these undisclosed checkpoints and reveal them to the public. There have even been several applications for Apple’s iPhones that have allowed users to identify where these sobriety checkpoints have been erected on any given night.

However, these types of apps will no longer be allowed to be posted to the Apple online store in the future. That announcement was made this week by the computer giant at the request of several U.S. senators, including Nevada Senator Harry Reid. The lawmakers felt that disclosing the locations of the covert sobriety checkpoints helped enable drivers to drink and drive without fear of prosecution. (Of course, people who drink and drive in Nevada always run the risk of being pulled over by regular patrol officers – whether sobriety checkpoints are up or not.)

It should be noted that Apple’s declaration only pertained to future checkpoint-revealing apps and did not address those types of apps that are already available for purchase through the online store. Reid and the other senators are urging Apple to remove those existing apps as well.

If you have been injured because of the recklessness of a drunk driver, you should contact a qualified DUI accident attorney as soon as possible.

o   About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has experience representing victims injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, drunk driver crashes, auto pedestrian accidents, 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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