Two Auto-Pedestrian Accidents in Vegas Kill One Person, Injure Another

On December 16, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

I’ve written before on this blog about the dangers of auto-pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, these incidents keep occurring in Las Vegas. In fact, two auto-pedestrian accidents occurred recently within about 13 hours of each other.

A man was killed while walking near Sahara Avenue near 6th Street when he was hit by a vehicle. The unidentified man was not in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by the car, and authorities speculate that he may have been walking in the roadway. Police have not yet charged the driver, who remained on scene after the crash, with any crime. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries shortly thereafter.

The next morning at approximately 10am, another pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Oakey and Valley View Boulevards. Two vehicles were involved in this incident, and the victim was rushed to University Medical Center in critical condition. The reports about the accident did not specify how it occurred or who might have been at fault. 

These two events illustrate the importance of taking extra precautions while crossing a road. Even though it may seem trivial, it is important to stay within a marked crosswalk while walking across a roadway (which may have been a factor in the fatal auto-pedestrian accident). In addition to safety concerns, pedestrians in crosswalks enjoy more protection under the law – and, by extension, in civil courts during personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. 

If you or a family member has been victimized in an auto-pedestrian accident, contact a qualified personal injury attorney to see about getting compensation for medical bills or lost wages from work.

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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Fatal DUI Car Crash Case Set for Trial

On December 4, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

If someone tells you that they think they may be too drunk to drive, they probably are. However, that statement is useless if it is made after a fatal car accident occurs. Furthermore, if a person’s judgment is so impaired that he makes such a statement to police officers – well, then the chances of him being really drunk are high.

That’s exactly what happened to Metro Police officers on the morning of April 4 of this year. According to reports, a man told police, “I can’t drive home. I’m too drunk” after he crashed his PT Cruiser into a Mercedes in Las Vegas. The collision, which killed 52-year old Robert Childress, Jr., happened at the intersection of Charleston Street and Main Street when the at-fault driver reportedly ran a red light.

The at-fault driver registered a blood alcohol level of .149 on a preliminary breath test, which is about 87 percent above the legal limit. The at-fault driver also informed police that he had consumed four or five vodka tonics at a club earlier.

This week, a judge set a criminal trial date for the at-fault driver, who will face charges of DUI-death. There’s no word on whether a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by Childress’ heirs. However, if such a lawsuit were to be (or already has been) filed, the plaintiffs could receive compensation for Childress’ lost wages and burial expenses, as well as for their own pain and suffering or mental anguish. 

If someone you love has been hurt or killed by a drunk driver, contact a qualified drunk driving accident attorney who can represent your interests in court.

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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Two Serious Accidents Ruin Thanksgiving for Two Families in Las Vegas

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas

Thanksgiving Day conjures up images of people gathering together for a delicious meal, watching football, or just lazing around the house in a tryptophan-induced haze. You don’t envision people driving at all hours of the night, but there are more people out on the roadways of Las Vegas than you think, and two of them were involved in serious accidents.

The first accident, involving a truck, occurred early Thanksgiving morning around 4am. An unidentified driver drove a pickup truck into the living room of a house in Las Vegas. The home owners awoke to a loud boom and when they got up to see what was wrong, they found the black truck against the wall with its headlights on and radio blaring.

The driver fled the scene, but was eventually captured by police. No one in the house was injured, but they had just finished remodeling their home (which they had purchased in April). It appears that the driver will be shelling out a hefty sum for home repairs in the coming months.

The second accident that occurred on Thanksgiving Day was tragic. About 40 minutes before midnight, a man lost control of his 2002 Mazda Miata on Torrey Pines Drive just north of Smoke Ranch Road and crashed into a light pole. He then slammed into a block wall. The 39-year old unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are still trying to figure out what caused the accident and whether speed or alcohol was a factor.

The moral of the story? Even when you think no one is on the road, driving can be just as dangerous as during normal daytime hours.

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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Two Fatal Accidents Occur Within 12 Hours

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

Two families will associate this past Thanksgiving week with tragedy after two people lost their lives in separate car accidents in Las Vegas within about a 12-hour period.

On Tuesday night, a 52-year old man turned his car into the path of a sport utility vehicle in Las Vegas. A Honda Accord was trying to turn left onto Duneville Street from Tropicana Avenue (just west of Club de Soleil) when the vehicle was rammed by a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The 61-year old driver of the SUV suffered injuries and was transported to University Medical Center.

Police are calling the wreck an accident. It’s hard to determine which driver failed to yield the right of way. This detail might be the determining factor in figuring out which man was responsible for the fatal SUV-truck accident.

Then a few hours before sunrise on Wednesday morning, a car smashed into a light pole in eastern Las Vegas, killing the 31-year old driver. According to police, the unidentified woman struck the pole with her vehicle in the 5600 block of East Sahara Avenue, which is near Sloan Lane and the Desert Rose Golf Course. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and authorities say speed was a contributing factor. So it appears that this fatal auto accident was the fault of the driver and no one else. 

If you or someone you love has been hurt or killed in an auto accident, contact a qualified personal injury attorney to see about getting compensation from 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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Bicycle Accident Injury – How to Determine Liability

On November 5, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

People in Clark County, Pahrump, and Summerlin  love to ride their bicycles. The abundance of bike paths and trails coupled with a temperate climate all year long provide an excellent bike-riding environment for people in the Valley. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to accidents involving bikes and cars, SUVs, and trucks.

Generally speaking, bike riders and drivers must both obey the laws of the road and also share the roadway (unless it has specifically marked bike lanes). So if a bike rider and a motorist are involved in an accident, the bike rider must show two things in order to collect damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

1. Did the driver’s negligence or recklessness directly result in the accident and injuries sustained by the bike rider?

If the driver ran a stop sign, made an illegal turn, changed lanes into the bicyclist, or drove at a speed above the posted speed limit, there could be grounds for negligence or recklessness (especially if he or she was cited by a police officer for such an infraction). But this allegation would likely have to be supported by evidence like witness statements, tire skid marks, or traffic camera footage in order to convince a judge or jury.

2. Did the bike rider actively or through negligence contribute to the accident?

If the bike rider turned abruptly in front of the vehicle, ran a stop sign, or rode the wrong way on a one-way street, then this could be presented as evidence of the cyclist’s responsibility in causing the accident. If this is the case, the bike rider may be held partially (or fully) liable in the cause of the accident, which may result in reduced damages (or no damages at all) awarded by a court. 

If you have any questions regarding a bike-car accident, you should consult with a qualified bicycle accident 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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Counterfeit Goods Can Be Dangerous

On November 3, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

People in and around Las Vegas love to find a bargain. Some shoppers will look far and wide just to save some money on almost anything. That’s the beauty of a free market society: people who put in the effort to compare prices are usually rewarded by paying less for what they buy.

But this paradigm changes when talking about the black market.

There are millions of counterfeit items sold around the world every year. They can be found at street vendors, in flea markets, or on the Internet. Many times, they are offered through legitimate retailers, but these products all have one thing in common: huge discounts. However, people who are considering buying these items would do well to remember the old adage, “You get what you pay for.”

Not only is selling counterfeit products illegal for the vendor, but it can be potentially dangerous for the buyer.

At a recent intellectual property conference in Hong Kong, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder noted that counterfeiters are not just hawking fake electronics, shoes, or handbags – they’re selling consumer goods like brake pads, toothpaste, and even prescription medications.

In the legal free market of the U.S., the products being sold are constantly being monitored for their safety. So buyers can trust that the goods they are purchasing will not hurt them – and those few who are victimized by unsafe products have legal remedies available to them (like filing a product liability lawsuit, for instance).

But manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit goods are usually located somewhere overseas. So if you were to buy a counterfeit product and suffer ill effects from it, you could not hold anyone accountable for your injuries (or even death). Authorities might be able to raid a storefront or shut down a website, but the makers of the dangerous products are usually either anonymous or are located in a country where counterfeit laws are not enforced. 

You’ve undoubtedly heard of the phrase, “Buyer beware!” There is no realm where this sentiment is truer than in the world of counterfeit items.

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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Halloween Safety and Avoiding Accidents

On October 30, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

This weekend, neighborhoods across Las Vegas, Summerlin, Pahrump, Henderson and Boulder City will be invaded by little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses.

Halloween is supposed to be a day of adventure, excitement, and fun for Nevada children. Unfortunately, with so many youngsters out and about on All Hallow’s Eve, the chances of vehicle-pedestrian accidents skyrocket. In fact, a recent Center for Disease Control Study found that the potential for auto accidents involving children pedestrians increases four-fold on Halloween.

So as a driver, here are some suggestions for keeping Halloween safe for trick-or-treaters:

  • During hours when the kids are trick-or-treating, drive below the speed limit through neighborhoods or populated areas.
  • Pay extra attention to intersections and crosswalks.
  • Keep an eye on the sidewalk, curb, or side of the road for kids who may suddenly step into the roadway.
  • Be wary of kids crossing the street going house to house looking for treats.
  • Do not pass cars that are parked in the roadway. They may be dropping off or picking up trick-or-treaters who may cross the street in front of you.
  • If you are transporting trick-or-treaters, leave your hazard lights on while you are parked.
  • Absolutely do not talk or text on a cell phone while driving during trick or treat hours. If you have to make a call or return a text, pull over. 

If your child gets involved in a crosswalk accident on Halloween, seek medical attention immediately. Then contact a personal injury lawyer to see about getting compensation for your youngster’s injuries.

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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Another Toyota Recall

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

The past year has been a dreadful one for Toyota Motor Company. The automaker has had to recall about ten million vehicles for various reasons. And last week, the company issued yet another recall of vehicles which bear the Toyota and Lexus brands.

On October 21, Toyota announced that it was recalling about 1.66 million vehicles worldwide due to a brake fluid leak problem in the brake master cylinder seal. Such a leak would trigger the brake warning light on the vehicle’s dashboard to light up. Though Toyota is aware of 14 brake fluid leaks as a result of this problem, there have been no reports of accidents.

Here are the recalled models and their production dates for the vehicles that were sold in the United States:

Toyota Avalon           September 2004 to February 2006

Toyota Highlander    May 2003 to November 2005

Lexus models GS       September 2004 to February 2006

Lexus IS                     May 2005 to March 2006

Lexus RX                   February 2003 to February 2006

The production date of each vehicle can be found on the inside of the driver door.

According to Toyota, leaking brake fluid could cause a gradual decline in the effectiveness of the brakes. Drivers might notice their brakes starting to feel “spongy” when applying the brake pedal. Owners of the affected vehicles should take them to an authorized Toyota service dealer to have the brake master cylinder seal replaced at no charge. 

If you have purchased a Toyota vehicle in the past several years, you should make sure that it has not been affected by this recall or any of the others issued by Toyota in recent months. If you feel that your vehicle is defective in some way and that the defect has caused an accident, you should contact a product liability lawyer as soon as possible.

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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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Baby Positioners

On October 26, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The motivation behind the event is to promote awareness of SIDS, which is the leading cause of death among infants between the ages of two and four months.

Scientists have not determined the exact cause of SIDS, but they have discovered links to certain risk factors. One of these factors is putting the baby to sleep on his or her stomach or side. That’s why physicians recommend that Las Vegas parents position their infants on their backs when they sleep.

In an effort to prevent SIDS, some companies developed what they called “sleep positioners” which were ostensibly designed to keep babies on their backs while sleeping. Unfortunately, these bolster-like products were reportedly causing suffocation problems for the infants who were using them. As a result, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration have both recommended that parents avoid these sleep positioning products.

In addition, a lawsuit has been filed against eight manufacturers of these sleep positioners, and it may soon reach class-action status. Plaintiffs allege that the manufacturers have no scientific evidence that these products reduce the chance of SIDS, and that the defendants engaged in fraudulent and deceptive marketing practices to promote them.

The companies listed in the lawsuit are:

  • Baby Delight, Inc.
  • Dex Products, Inc.
  • Kid Brands, Inc. (d/b/a Sassy)
  • Kiwi Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Basic Comfort)
  • Learning Curve Brands (d/b/a The First Years Company)
  • Munckin, Inc.
  • Prince Lionheart, Inc.
  • Summer Infant, Inc. 

If you have purchased one of these sleep positioners for your baby, you should stop using it immediately. If your infant has been hurt by one of these sleep positioners or any type of baby product, you should contact a product liability attorney to see about holding these manufacturers accountable.

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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Hoover Dam Bypass Opens, Drivers Must Exercise Caution

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

If you were tired of sitting in traffic on U.S. 93 driving from Las Vegas to Arizona because of the Hoover Dam bottleneck, then this is a week of celebration for you

Officials recently opened the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge which offers travelers an alternative to crossing the Hoover Dam. At 1,900 feet, it is the longest single-span concrete arch bridge in the Western hemisphere. It is estimated that a vehicle trip from Las Vegas to Phoenix will now be reduced by 30 minutes or more.

The bridge is part of a 4-lane bypass that reroutes traffic away from U.S. 93 for about 3.5 miles. But traffic officials are warning that the bridge may present some challenges for motorists.

  • The speed limit on the bridge is 55 miles an hour. So drivers who are used to driving at higher speeds on nearby highways will have to slow down.
  • Like similar bridges, heavy winds blowing through the canyon can have an effect on the traffic on the bridge. High-profile vehicles like RVs, campers, buses, and tractor-trailers may be blown sideways by high wind gusts, causing the drivers to lose control of those vehicles. (In fact, high-profile vehicles will be prohibited on the bridge if winds are measured at speeds greater than 50 mph.)
  • Because cold winds frequently blow through the canyon under the bridge, the roadway is more likely to be slippery or littered with icy patches during the wintertime. This could result in an increase in car, truck, SUV, and/or motorcycle collisions. 

So if you are driving across the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, be sure to exercise caution. Even if a patch of ice or a gust of wind causes you to lose control and initiate a serious car accident, you are still liable for the damage to other vehicles and the injuries to their occupants.

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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