Pedestrian Killed Crossing Flamingo Road in Las Vegas

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

There have already been 60 traffic accident deaths in Las Vegas. The latest accident occurred when a man was hit and killed by a car while he was walking across Flamingo Road in Las Vegas, NV.

According to the Las Vegas Sun, 44-year old Peter Callaghan tried to cross the road at the Swenson Street intersection. A 2007 Lincoln Town Car struck Callaghan. He was rushed to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from multiple blunt force injuries.

This crosswalk accident death reinforces the risks we all take when crossing the road. It’s a gamble, especially depending on the time of day and where you are crossing. 

The exact details of this crosswalk accident death are still unknown. We’ll have to wait and see what the accident report reveals.

Since every case is different, you should consult a qualified pedestrian crosswalk accident lawyer to get your questions answered about a particular set of circumstances.

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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Are Victims of Rear-End Collisions Ever at Fault?

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Car Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

One of the most common types of auto accidents is the rear-end collision. These can be dangerous for the driver of the front vehicle because he or she can potentially suffer shoulder, neck, or spinal damage – or even a traumatic brain injury.

In all but a few cases, the driver of the “rear-ending” car or truck will be at fault. Therefore, this driver would be liable for property damage to the “rear-ended” vehicle, as well as any injuries sustained by the victimized driver.

The underlying logic behind this determination lies in traffic laws which state that all drivers must be given room to stop when a vehicle stops in front of them. With that in mind, it is the responsibility of the “trailing” driver to follow at a safe distance in order for such a stop to occur safely.

There are a few exceptions, depending on the circumstances of the case, to this hard and fast rule.

  • If a pickup truck causes a five-vehicle “chain reaction” rear-end collision in Green Valley, the driver of the pickup is liable for the damages to all of the wrecked vehicles (as well as the injuries of the corresponding drivers).
  • If a car backs into a van on a sidestreet in Pahrump, the car is to blame for the collision.
  • If a minivan suddenly stops in the middle of I-15 for no reason and is struck by the traffic behind it, the minivan’s driver might be responsible for the accident.*
  • If the driver of a sports car stops in the middle of a North Las Vegas roadway to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, or engage in some other illegal activity, he or she may be responsible for any ensuing rear-end accident that may occur.

If you have been the victim of a rear-end collision in the Las Vegas area and have suffered injuries as a result, contact a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. 

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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Three Teenagers Injured, One Killed in Las Vegas Car Crash

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Car Accident Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

A 19-year-old was killed and three 17-year-olds were seriously injured in a car wreck that occurred on Hollywood near Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada (NV).

Reports indicate a 17-year-old driver, with the 19-year-old as a passenger, lost control of their vehicle and slammed into another car carrying the other two 17-year-olds. We do not what exactly caused the at-fault driver to lose control of the vehicle. Were they distracted? Was there a mechanical issue? We will have to wait and see what the accident report reveals.

This is the 41st fatal car crash to occur in Las Vegas, according to fox5vegas.com. All of these car accidents are tragic, but it is especially difficult to read about four teenagers having their lives changed forever in a single wreck. My heart goes out to the family of the 19-year-old who was killed. Losing a child is a pain I wish no parent had to endure.

Let’s hope the three teens that survived will pull through and pick up the pieces after this ordeal.   

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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July Fourth Weekend Fireworks Leads to Four Injuries, One Loss of Life in Las Vegas

On July 13, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

Four people, including two children, suffered serious injuries while playing with fireworks during the July Fourth weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada (NV). If that wasn’t bad enough, a man died due to the injuries he sustained from a fireworks accident. The man was in his 20s and suffered the injury while lighting fireworks in the street, according to rgj.com.

In a separate incident, a man and a woman suffered leg burns when they lit fireworks in their backyard. The two children were hurt in separate accidents.

In 2008, roughly 7,000 people (which breaks down to an average of more than 19 people every day) suffered injuries in fireworks accidents. More than half of the people hurt were children. The body parts most often injured were hands and fingers (1,400 injuries), eyes (1,000 injuries), and legs (900 injuries), according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

You might be asking, “What kinds of fireworks caused these serious injuries?” Well, firecrackers and sparklers were the culprits of most injuries. There were 900 fireworks injuries associated with firecrackers and 800 associated with sparklers.

Fireworks don’t just lead to injuries, but also property damage. In fact, an estimated $42 million worth of property is damaged in fireworks-related accidents, according to the CDC.

In order to avoid becoming a victim of a fireworks accident, read the instructions on the firecracker, sparkler, bottle rocket, or other device very carefully. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when igniting the fireworks. This will help decrease your risk of serious burns and eye damage in case something goes wrong. But the most important thing is to not let untrained, inexperienced teenagers and young adults handle fireworks haphazardly. Alert them to the importance of handling fireworks responsibly and carefully. If they don’t, the chances of suffering a serious injury and becoming another July Fourth statistic dramatically increases.

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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Off-Ramp Accident Leads to Three Lives Lost in Reno

On July 9, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Car Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

The intersection at an off-ramp in Reno, Nevada (NV) was the scene of a horrific accident. A Ford Explorer slammed into a Nissan sedan killing three people, including a child. The sedan was carrying two adults and two children. The adults and one child lost their lives while the other child suffered injuries, according to 8newsnow.com.

The exact details of their tragic car accident are still being fleshed out. The driver of the SUV was reportedly not drinking, but we don’t know if speeding was involved or if the driver was distracted in some way.

On-ramps and off-ramps are some of the most dangerous areas on highways since vehicles are traveling at such different rates of speed. When you are about to get onto a highway, you usually have to accelerate rather quickly to make a seamless transition onto the highway. The same situation applies when you get off the highway, but it’s in reverse – you usually need to slow down rather quickly in order to prepare for a potential traffic light or turn immediately beyond the off-ramp. As we can tell from this accident, when the transition goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating.

My deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of those who were killed in this terrible car wreck.

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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Pedestrian Crossing Lake Mead Boulevard Hit Twice By Vehicles

On July 7, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

Timothy McGhie was crossing Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas, NV at around 8:45pm on July Fourth when he was hit by a Ford Explorer. If that wasn’t bad enough, he was then hit by an SUV. The injuries sustained were so severe that Mr. McGhie died at the scene. He was just 59 years old, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The driver of the SUV fled the scene of the accident. Hitting a pedestrian is terrible, but leaving the scene of an accident is an especially despicable act. A hit-and-run means you do not care about the person you hit and are essentially leaving them for dead. Tragically, that’s exactly what happened in this case. If you or someone you know has information about the SUV (which is white in color) should call CrimeStoppers at 702-385-5555.

Accidents involving pedestrians are a common occurrence in Las Vegas. The volume of foot traffic in the city is much higher when compared to the rest of Nevada (NV) and many parts of the country. Drivers must be cognizant of this fact and keep an eye out for people trying to cross the street.

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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Drunk Driving Deaths Highest During Fourth of July

On July 2, 2010, In Nevada Personal Injury Information, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Car Accident Lawyer in Las Vegas

Of all the holidays, Fourth of July repeatedly ranks as the deadliest for drunk driving car crashes, even deadlier than New Year’s Day. On average, about half of all car wreck deaths on July Fourth are related to alcohol, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In 2008, 491 people died in car accidents during July Fourth weekend and 43 percent of those deaths were due to intoxicated drivers, according to MSN.

In Nevada (NV), 324 people were killed in car wrecks and 107 of those accidents involved a drunk driver.

The spike in drunk driving car crashes is probably connected to the spike in alcohol consumption throughout the July Fourth holiday weekend. People get together at bars or in their backyards and have a few too many beers (or other adult beverages). Drinking on the Fourth of July is fine, but when you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have a big problem.

All of us need to be cognizant of how much we drink and if the intention is to drink a lot, take the time to set up a plan, whether it be arranging a ride with a friend or having a taxi cab company on speed dial. The worst thing you can do is take the risk and try to drive home drunk. As the stats show, there’s a major risk of getting into an accident and either suffering a serious injury or losing your life. Even driving “buzzed” is a big mistake that could also lead to an accident or a serious penalty by police.

If you get arrested for drunk driving and it is your first offense, you could be subject to:

  •  2 Days to 6 Months of Jail Time
  • $400 to $1,000 Fine
  • 90 Day License Suspension
  • Restricted License Possible After Half of Suspension is Served
  • Community Service – 96 Hours (If Allowed – Instead of Jail Time)
  • DUI School Tuition – $150 (Average Cost)

To learn more about DUI laws in Nevada, check out this site


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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