November 2010 - Naqvi Focus Group

Accidents Possible During National Finals Rodeo

Visitors will also be descending on South Point on the Strip just south of Silverado Ranch Road. That’s where about half of the ancillary NFR events will be taking place, such as the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association National Convention and Trade Show, awards presentations, and live entertainment. So watch out for increased traffic in this area as well. Furthermore, since it’s a safe bet that many NFR attendees will want to experience the casinos and entertainment on the Strip, you can count on bigger crowds and more vehicles on the roads.

Two Serious Accidents Ruin Thanksgiving for Two Families 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.

Two Fatal Accidents Occur Within 12 Hours

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.

Shopping Injuries on Black Friday: How to Avoid Them

Because many retailers in and around Las Vegas like to hold incredibly attractive sales events on Black Friday and open their doors early in the morning to shoppers, situations arise where eager patrons can sometimes become overzealous and cause injuries to others. In the past, many of these injuries have been serious and some have been deadly.

Pedestrian Accident Critically Injures Man Near Shopping Center

The victim was rushed to University Medical Center, where he was reportedly listed in critical condition. North Las Vegas Police are still investigating the cause of the pedestrian accident, which involved a 1992 Buick sedan.

Wear Your Seat Belts This Holiday Weekend

A teen was returning from a college visit in Reno when the car she was in hit another vehicle and rolled over. The teen was thrown from the car, but the other two occupants survived the crash. She was a cheerleader and the homecoming queen of Shadow Ridge High School.

Pedestrian Hit by Car Loses Life at Henderson, NV Bus Stop

The driver, a 29-year old California woman, lost control on the rain-slicked street, jumped the curb, struck the man, and pinned him to a tree. The unidentified victim, who was conscious while emergency crews freed him, later died from his injuries at a hospital.

Risk of Car Wrecks Increased When Faced with Roadway Debris

If you take evasive action to avoid roadway debris of unknown origin and subsequently cause a car, truck or SUV wreck, it is you who will be held responsible for the ensuing damage and injuries.

Defective Product Alert: Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps

The three models affected are the Montgomery Floor Lamp, the Montgomery Task Lamp, and the Clay Task Lamp (both of the task lamps are designed to sit on desks or other furniture). The products, which have bronze-colored finishes, were sold at Pottery Barn stores nationwide and on the retailer’s website from July of last year through August of this year for between $60 and $300 each.

SUV Rollover Accident Kills Teen, Injures 7

All of the vehicle’s occupants were taken to University Medical Center, with three of the teenagers sustaining critical injuries. One teen was pronounced dead at the scene.