Las Vegas Pool Parties: A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?

On July 5, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

This week, a Las Vegas tourist website posted a story about the newest trend in Sin City: Vegas pool parties. Whereas swimming pools on hotel or casino properties used to be places where guests spent lazy afternoons, they have now become the hottest places to drink, party, and be seen.

Today, it’s not uncommon to see a long line of young adults in bathing suits, makeup, and perfect hair waiting to pay $100 each to get into a Strip property’s pool area – at 7am in the morning! Once they get in, they plunk down more money for drinks (and sometimes food) and either crowd their way into the pool or find a small piece of real estate on which to sit or lie. A few will rent cabanas and spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars entertaining their “friends.” It’s like someone transported the clientele from the dance clubs to the swimming areas.

So far, places like Hard Rock, MGM Grand, the Palms, and Mirage have embraced the trend and reaped substantial monetary benefits as a result. But what will happen if/when the first serious accident occurs at a pool party and a lawsuit is filed?

Think it won’t happen? Don’t bet on it. Just imagine all of the accidents that occur at regular swimming pools and combine them with the types of problems found in nightclubs across the city. Someone could easily…

• slip on wet concrete and hit their head
• loses consciousness after drinking too much alcohol out in the sun
• pass out from drinking and sustain a second-degree sunburn
• sustain a serious injury as the result of a fight
• lose consciousness in the pool and drown before anyone notices

If a patron were to die as the result of a pool party accident, the hotel property could be targeted by a wrongful death lawsuit for being negligent in its duty to protect its guests. That could conceivably result in a very large settlement or damage award to the family members of the victim.

You have to think that it’s only a matter of time before tragedy strikes at a Vegas pool party. What will happen to the trend then?

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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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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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9-Story Fall From Vegas Hotel Balcony Kills Man

On May 6, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

It’s certainly a tragedy when a resident of Las Vegas or Clark County dies in an accident. But from a public relations perspective, it’s even worse when a tourist visiting the area loses his or her life while on vacation. That’s because these stories tend to get more attention from the media, which can cast the Valley in a bad light – even if the accident victim appeared to be the only person involved.

One such story was reported in the Las Vegas Sun this past Wednesday. A man from Colorado who was vacationing on the Strip died after falling nine stories from a balcony at the Hard Rock Hotel. The victim was identified as 38-year old Jim Herman from Eagle, Colorado.

According to authorities, Herman was sitting on the railing of the hotel balcony around 7pm Monday night when he lost his balance and tumbled over the side. He was transported to Sunrise Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time after his arrival.

It is possible that Herman’s family members might attempt to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the Hard Rock. But it’s unclear as to what the outcome might be. Presumably, the hotel does not encourage its patrons to sit on the railings of balconies that are several stories above ground level. Nevertheless, the plaintiffs may try to claim that the hotel was negligent in its duties to protect the well-being of its guests. In cases like this, it is difficult to predict what a jury might conclude. Often, these cases are settled out of court in order to avoid a prolonged trial and a possible multi-million dollar judgment.

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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Pedestrian Accident Kills Man On Strip in Las Vegas

On April 29, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

The summer months are approaching, and that means a surge in the number of tourists coming to Las Vegas to party and gamble on the Strip. Las Vegas residents may shake their heads when they hear stories of some tourists drinking too much, getting behind the wheel, and trying to dodge others who are jaywalking all over the place.

But we should all keep in mind that Las Vegans are not immune from such tragedy. This point was illustrated in an auto-pedestrian accident involving two Las Vegas residents on the Strip early Thursday morning. And both of them demonstrated poor judgment which may have contributed to the accident.

Just after midnight on Thursday, 58-year old Russell Barnet Fix III was crossing Las Vegas Boulevard on foot near the Four Seasons Hotel. Witnesses say that Fix entered the roadway in a crosswalk, but then left the crosswalk and began jaywalking diagonally toward a bus stop. This occurred just as a 1998 Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling northbound on the Strip. The truck struck Fix, who died at the scene of multiple traumatic injuries.

The vehicle was driven by 28-year old Aleesha Daly, who is also a Las Vegas resident. Though the auto-pedestrian collision was ruled an accident by authorities, Daly was arrested by Metro Police on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Several questions surround this awful event. Could the accident have been avoided if Fix had remained in the crosswalk? Was Daly actually driving drunk – and if so, did it play a part in the accident? These are the types of issues that a jury might have to sort out in the event that a wrongful death lawsuit is filed by Fix’s family members against Daly. But this calamity should remind us that it’s not just tourists who act unwisely and get involved in accidents on the Strip.

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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Slip-And-Fall Accident in Acid Occurs on Strip in Las Vegas

On January 13, 2011, In Uncategorized, By admin

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Nevada

Usually, people who get injured by hazardous materials are the ones who are working around (or with) the substances themselves. However, that was not the case back on January 6 in Las Vegas when a man was walking near the Wynn resort on the Strip just after 8am.

The man became the victim of a slip-and-fall accident when he lost his balance in a puddle of sulfuric acid near the resort’s front entrance. As it turns out, the liquid was intended for the hotel’s Lake of Dreams, where it was being used to regulate the acidity of the water in the display. A pipe that was to transport the acid from the delivery truck broke, spilling about 200 gallons onto the pavement.

The victim was treated by paramedics and transported to Sunrise Hospital in stable condition. Authorities closed off part of the Strip and Wynn employees blocked the front entrance to prevent other people from not only slipping in the acid, but also from succumbing to its fumes and vapors. The roadway was finally reopened about 2½ hours later.

The unidentified man, who was a visitor to the Wynn but not staying there, seems to have a pretty good case should he choose to file a personal injury lawsuit over the slip-and-fall accident. The main question might be who would be named in such a suit: the chemical delivery company, the resort, or both. Obviously, the company who delivered the acid has an obligation not to spill it and endanger the health of bystanders – but the hotel may be found lacking in its responsibility to keep people away from hazardous materials that have been spilled on their property. It may take a judge or jury to decide to what extent (if any) both entities are liable for damages.

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, 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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Holiday Safe Driving Tips for Las Vegas Drivers

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Personal Injury Lawyer in Las Vegas

The holidays are upon us once again. It’s the time where family and friends (and even complete strangers) gather together to celebrate the season of giving and the anticipation of the new year to come. But you can’t enjoy the holidays if you don’t travel to and from your destinations safely.

So here are some tips for safe holiday driving in Las Vegas:

New Year’s Eve (evening): Thousands of people will be descending upon the Strip to celebrate the changing of the calendar at midnight. This means not only more vehicles on the roads, but also more pedestrians on the sidewalks. The trouble occurs when these pedestrians (many of whom are already in a “celebratory” mood) filter into the roadway. Always expect the unexpected when driving in high foot-traffic areas.

New Year’s Day (early morning): Countless drunk driving accidents occur during the first several hours of the new year. People leave bars, clubs, and casinos after drinking more than they should and then try to get behind the wheel. If you can’t avoid driving during this time, then decrease your speed, allow additional room between your vehicle and those around you, and never assume that the other driver is in control. 

From all of us, have a happy and safe holiday season!

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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Real Taxi Cab Confession: Serious Injuries Can Occur from Taxi Cab Car Wrecks on Vegas Strip

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

By Farhan Naqvi, Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney

Many people get into a cab with a false sense of security. They might think the driver has such expertise and experience on the road that the chances of getting into a wreck and suffering a serious injury like a broken bone, damaged spinal cord, or traumatic brain injury are unlikely. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Las Vegas, especially on and around the Vegas strip.

The Vegas strip is usually inundated with taxi cabs on a daily basis. In fact, this is usually the mode of transportation for most Vegas visitors. But with this increased volume of taxi cabs comes an increase in taxi cab accidents.

There are many different types of taxi cab accident scenarios including two cabs hitting each other, a cab hitting a car (or vice versa) and a cab hitting a pedestrian crossing the street.

What should you do if you’re the victim of the taxi cab accident in Las Vegas? Well, getting compensated in a personal injury case can actually be easier than if you got into a wreck with another driver. This is because taxis often carry “black boxes.” These devices record speed, velocity and time of impact, so the facts about the accident are easier to investigate compared to other car crashes. Furthermore, taxi companies typically have ample insurance coverage and settlement negotiations usually proceed without much hassle.

This doesn’t mean you should be lackadaisical when it comes to your injury claim or consulting with an injury attorney. Insurance claims adjusters will look for any excuse to reduce or deny your legitimate claim. This is why it is so important for you to contact an attorney soon after your accident. This way, we can collect evidence and begin the claims process sooner rather than later (which provides less time for the defense attorneys to try and build a case against you).  As a lawyer who previously represented Nevada’s largest taxi cab company, we have the knowledge and expertise to get you the maximum compensation you deserve when dealing with taxi cab collision cases.

About the Editor: Farhan R. Naqvi is a Nevada 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, give Farhan a call at 702-553-1000 for a free, no-hassle consultation.

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