Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Personal Injury
In recent months, there have been numerous stories about pedestrians getting struck by cars throughout the valley. Usually, the victims were either trying to cross a street or walking along the side of the road. But a fatal auto-pedestrian accident last week is different, because the victim was not walking in traffic. On Friday evening …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Personal Injury
You may have heard that the bookmakers at Las Vegas casinos are very happy with the 2012 edition of the Final Four, otherwise known as the semifinals and the finals of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championships. But for drivers, it could end up being a very sad few days if they encounter a drunk …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Personal Injury
Back in the mid-20th century, Nevada, like many other states, didn’t have posted speed limits. The law only stated that drivers stay at what the statute called a "safe and sane" speed. So as long as drivers in Las Vegas weren’t getting into auto accidents or acting treacherous or crazy, they couldn’t be pulled over …
Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
An auto accident can occur just about anywhere in Las Vegas. However, some areas in the city are more prone to motor vehicle collisions than others. Many times, these high-volume crash points can be helped by additional signs, signals, or lane markings. But sometimes, it is not practical or possible to reduce the incidence of …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
You may recall the story last summer about a former beauty queen who was involved in a serious auto accident on Interstate 15. Tracy Rodgers, who was the reigning Ms. Nevada for 2011, was driving along I-15 near Moapa several miles northwest of Las Vegas on June 23. A tour bus owned by U.S. Asia …
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Posted by Farhan Naqvi | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
In Las Vegas, there are several ways to establish who is responsible for causing a particular auto accident. But what aspects of an accident are relevant in a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit – and which ones are irrelevant? Here is a list of ten factors or conditions. Try to guess which of …
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