Archive for July, 2009
A man in California has taken on the description of a hero after saving a girl from a burning vehicle. The man, McDonald of West Covina, drove down Interstate 10 near Los Angeles when he noticed a flaming vehicle situated on the side of the road. McDonald approached the vehicle as three people, its driver and two others, fled from the accident. When the driver shouted that another person remained in the vehicle, her three year old granddaughter, McDonald ran to the vehicle and came to her rescue. According to California Highway Patrol, both McDonald and the three year old girl were treated for minor burn injuries. California Highway Patrol is in the process of investigating the crash and the resulting fire.
If you have also been involved in either a crash or fire accident, you should consider the legal side of your case. In the event that litigation is necessary, it is important that you understand the legality of your case. Even in cases where just an insurance claim is needed, understanding concepts such as passenger’s rights and car accident law may contribute to your case during negotiation. To receive a free consultation, call our offices at 310.882.6810.
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A suspected drunk driver crashed his car into a parked vehicle and utility pole killing himself and injuring passengers and one pedestrian in downtown LA. 33-year-old Ricardo Avila-Tamayo of El Monte was traveling northbound down Santa Fe Avenue in a Ford Explorer at approximately 2:30 a.m. when he collided with a parked car and hit a pole at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard. Avila-Tamayo was pronounced dead at the scene while his front seat passenger was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A second passenger, who was seated at the rear of the SUV, also suffered severe injuries.
A female pedestrian was injured in the crash as well, but the extent of her injuries are not known. Witnesses reported that the SUV was speeding and friends of the SUV passengers indicated that the driver may have been drinking.
The driver who created the chaos died, but far too often, it is the other way around and innocent victims are killed or injured due to someone else’s decision to break the law. When this occurs, victims and.or their families can pursue a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If a drunk driver or reckless motorist is responsible for your loved one’s injuries or death, call us today at 310.882.6810 for an insightful case evaluation and see what you can do to bring the guilty to justice.
Tags: Drunk Driving Accidents, Los angeles personal injury lawyer, Personal Injury, personal injury lawyer, wrongful death, Wrongful Death Claims, wrongful death lawsuit
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A traffic collision in Irvine has left one motorist seriously injured. The accident involved a motorcycle and an automobile that collided at 1:15 p.m. on Walnut and Wisteria Avenues. The motorcycle rider was hurt in the wreck and taken to a local area hospital. The extent of his injuries were not known at press time.
Another motorcycle rider suffered severe injury in a early morning accident in Idyllwild as well. The man crashed his bike South of Pine Cove Road in Pine Cove at around 10:30 a.m. on State Route 243. The driver was taken to the Desert Regional medical center in Palm Springs.
Motorcycle accidents can be especially heinous since a bike rider is several times more likely to die or be injured than the driver of a passenger car after a collision. Interestingly enough, it is often the car driver’s fault for refusing to yield the right of way to the motorcycle rider. If you have been hurt in a car accident you could be entitled to compensation. Contact our law offices today for a free consultation with one of our motorcycle accident and peronsal injury attorneys and learn what you can do to get the money you need for your injuries.
Tags: motor bike accident, motorcycle accident, motorcycle lawyer, Personal Injury, personal injury lawyer
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At 10:24 a.m. Anaheim police received a call about a multiple vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Ball Road and East Street. The crash, which involved 1 SUV and three trucks, closed the westbound lanes of ball slowing traffic to a near standstill. Officers arrived on the scene to see that a dark blue Chevrolet, two white Chevrolet work trucks and a Isuzu box truck had all been a part of the collision.
One motorist was taken to an area hospital but the extent of their injuries were not known at press time.
In an accident like this it is painfully clear that one or more of the drivers was negligent. If the injured motorist is not the primary cause of the incident, he or she could very well pursue the responsible individual for monetary damages. If you have been injured in a multiple vehicle car accident, don’t second guess yourself. Call our law offices today at 310.882.6810 and learn more about your rights after a devastating collision. You could be entitled to compensation that will pay off medical bills and injury related expenses. Set up a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers today and secure you and your loved one’s future.
Tags: car accident, car accident lawyer, injured motorist, Los angeles car accident lawyer, personal injury lawsuit, personal injury lawyer, SUV accident
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28-year-old Judy Ramos was struck and killed by a hit-and- run driver as she was attempting to cross the street. The devastating car accident happened around midnight Sunday evening on Vaughn, a side street near Glenoaks Boulevard. Police were able to get a vague description of a vehicle that was described as a 4-door white automobile, but details are sketchy at present.
Ramos was taken to a local area hospital where she died the following day from her injuries. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Once the hit-and-run driver is apprehended, they will have many questions to answer, the most prevalent being why they fled the scene in the first place. With the aid of forensic science and witness accounts, the prospect of locating the woman’s killer are better than they would have been in the past. Afterwards, the guilty party could face criminal and civil charges, since the Ramos family will have the ability to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you have lost a loved under similar circumstances, you have the right to pursue litigation. Contact our law offices for a free consultation and get on the road to securing financial reparation and closure in the aftermath of a fatal hit and run accident.
Tags: car accident, car accident attorney, hit and run, hit and run driver, hit-and-run accident lawyer, Wrongful Death Claims, wrongful death lawsuit
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A Costa Mesa man with a previous DUI conviction pleased guilty to driving under the influence as well as hit and run. 32-year-old James Arlen Peterson hit a 48-year-old woman who was standing next to her parked car, striking her in her left hip. Peterson had been driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo drove down Balboa Boulevard where he subsequently turned on to 30th Street and hit the woman around 5 P.M. He fled the scene but had to be rescued by a lifeguard boat when he failed to make a three-point turn and mistakenly backed his automobile into the nearby ocean water.
He was sentenced Monday for the crime receiving 163 days in jail, three years probation and alcohol related education. His license has also been revoked until his probation ends.
The woman he hit can also pursue justice in the form of a civil lawsuit. By filing a personal injury claim against Peterson, she can receive monetary damages that will help her pay for medical expenses related to her hip injury. If a drunk driver has left you physically and emotionally damaged, contact our personal injury legal team for a free consultation. Not only can you receive financial reparation for your injuries, you can ensure that the offender pays a heavy penalty for their reckless behavior.
Tags: car accident, DUI accident, DUI accident lawyers, hit and run, hit and run accident, hit-and-run accident lawyer
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A suspected drunk driver struck and killed a 26-year-old Fontana woman on a local highway. The deceased woman’s car had stalled in Whittier near Waddell Street on the 605 Freeway after she accidentally struck a guard rail on the right shoulder. The stall occurred at 2:25 a.m. prompting the woman to switch places with a passenger in the back seat when the car was struck from behind by a 1991 Toyota Previa.
The woman, whose name has not been released, was taken to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier where she died. The other two passengers suffered mild to moderate injuries and were taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. The driver of the Previa, 20-year-old Criselda Valderrama of Baldwin Park, said she did not notice the stalled car. She was also taken to a local area hospital and subsequently arrested on suspicion of manslaughter while intoxicated.
More tragic than the youth of the women involved is the fact that the suspect who hit the stalled car was driving while drunk. This could mean that the accident was avoidable and especially senseless. If she was indeed driving drunk, the deceased woman’s family could sue the offender for financial restitution. If a drunk driver is behind your loved one’s death, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact our legal team for a free case assessment and fight for your rights as well as your dearly departed memory.
Tags: car accident, car accident lawyer, DUI, DUI accident lawyers, Wrongful Death Claims, wrongful death lawsuit
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An employee of Golden Gate Foods was found dead in a piece of automated equipment at the company’s plant. The forty-year-old woman had apparently been dead for some time inside the building, which is located in the city of Industry. Los Angeles Sheriff Detectives received the early morning call about the incident and arrived at 640 6th Avenue, the location of the Golden Gate Food facility, at 8 a.m. Investigators believe that there was no real foul play involved and are trying to determine the root cause of the accident itself.
Indeed, the question of what happened to the employee would be a very valid one. Not only would it give answers to relatives seeking closure, it allows them to seek financial damages if the death was caused by negligence. For example, was this particular piece of equipment known to be dangerous? Did the plant fail to protect workers from potential harm by providing reasonable safeguards or teaching them how to use the machines properly? If an investigation proves that the plant did not provide instruction or operate according to OSHA regulation the surviving family could file a wrongful death claim against them.
Have you lost a loved one in a similar tragic accident? Then call our law offices and make an appointment for a free consultation with a wrongful death attorney. Our trained legal team will provide you with the information you need to receive financial compensation and obtain justice for your lost family member.
Tags: worksite death, wrongful death, wrongful death lawsuit, wrongful death lawyer
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A fire that was reported in the Newport Beach/East Back Bay area just before 2:30 p.m. this past Sunday afternoon was said to have started accidentally. According to reports, the blaze was apparently set by two juveniles who were playing with matches. The careless duo’s fire torched roughly 2-5 acres before being contained by firefighters less than an hour later.
The two male juveniles responsible for the blaze left the area shortly before the fire started, but one of them returned to tell authorities that they had accidentally set the fire. The boys were taken into custody and later release to their parents.
Thankfully, no one was hurt, but these scenarios can often times have tragic consequences. Not only could property be irreparably damaged, innocent victims, including the kids, may have been killed. Unfortunately, this is too often the case and families are left to pick up the pieces after a fire changes their lives forever. If someone one else’s negligence has lead to a fire that caused the loss of life or property, don’t despair. Call us today at 310.882.6810 for a free consultation and learn what you can do to obtain financial compensation needed to rebuild your life.
Tags: fire damage, Property Damage, property damage attorney, property damage lawsuit, wrongful death
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A car fire which originated in the Castaic Lake area near Grapevine shut down I-5’s northbound lanes and ignited a 15 acre brush fire. The fire was reported and received by the California Highway Patrol at around 11:18 a.m. from the motorist that owned the burning vehicle. The automobile was lodged in the freeway’s center divider with flames and smoke pouring from the engine.
A rogue spark from the burning auto set neighboring brush aflame on the northbound side of I-5 near Lake Hughes Road and raged for some 15 to 20 acres. Firefighters were able to quickly subdue the flames, putting the fire out in less than thirty-minutes.
Such an incident could have resulted in tremendous property damage, or worse, people could have been injured or killed. Once the catalyst of the car fire is found, the responsible party will be held accountable for any damage the fire itself caused. There are several possible culprits. If the engine simply burst into spontaneous flame, it could be a manufacturer’s defect and the car owner could pursue a product liability claim. If it was caused by something the driver did and someone’s valuable property was scorched or damaged, the property owner could file a claim under property damage laws. If you have been involved in a similar incident you could be entitled to compensation. Contact our knowledgeable legal team and set up a free consultation. Don’t second guess, know your rights. Call now.
Tags: brush fire, car fire, Product Liability, product liability lawyer, Property Damage, property damage lawyer
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