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Taser Issues Warning on Stun Gun Use

JFiore — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:49:00 +0000

Taser International has advised police agencies across the United States not to fire stun guns at a suspect’s chest. The company has said that if used in such a way, there is a slight chance of inducing an “adverse cardiac event.” This advisory was sent out in an October 12th training bulletin for law enforcement. This is the first time that Taser has said there is any risk of cardiac arrest related to the discharge of their stun guns, which produce over 50,000 volts of electricity.

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Bad Boy Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles

JFiore — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:47:54 +0000

Almost four thousand off-road utility vehicles have been recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises LLC of Massachusetts. These vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to those operating the vehicle as well as bystanders. The company has received thirty-two reports of unexpected acceleration, several of which were accompanied by injury reports. The product in question is the Bad Boy Buggy Standard model. Affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. They were sold by authorized dealers nationwide from June 2007 through July 2009.

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Woman Injured after Hitting Church Pillar

ANorman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:23:52 +0000

An accident in Breas today resulted in injury after a woman crashed her car into the pillar of a church. The accident happened when the driver’s white Ford Escort struck a curb at around 10:40 a.m. and flew into the pillar. The Brea congregational Church at 300 E. Imperial Highway suffered no real structural damage. Although not seriously hurt, the woman was taken to the UCI Medical Center for injuries to her face. No one else was hurt in the incident.

When a solo vehicle accident occurs, there can be many reasons for it. As stated in previous posts, it is often a knee jerk reaction to blame the car driver immediately. While driver error can account for some solo car accidents, many can happened due to defective auto parts. When this occurs, accident victims can seek due recourse in court.

If you or beloved family member has been injured in a car accident, you can purse the guilty party via a personal injury lawsuit.

Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today to learn how you can receive the compensation you require after a devastating car accident leaves you and your family’s future in financial jeopardy.

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Deadly SoCal Crash Prompts Toyota Inspections

ANorman — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:24:46 +0000

A fiery crash that killed four family members in San Diego County prompted Toyota to look into the possibility that mismatched floor mats were the culprit. A memorandum sent to 1400 Toyota and Lexus auto dealerships this past Tuesday, Toyota told employees to inspect their vehicles for mats which may have snagged the gas pedal on a runaway Lexus. They also warned concerned customers to check their floor mats to make sure they were properly secured.

Tragic Results from Unlikely Malfunction

Mark Saylor, 45, Mark Saylor his wife, Cleofe, 45; their daughter, Mahala, 13; and Saylor’s brother-in-law, Chris Lastrella, 38 were all killed Aug. 28 on State Route 125 in Santee, a town near San Diego. The vehicle was doing more than 120 mph when it hit a sport utility vehicle, launched off an embankment, rolled several times and burst into flames. The SUV driver was relatively unharmed and treated for moderate injuries.

Lastrella was able to place a 911 call a minute or so before the crash to say the vehicle had no brakes and the accelerator was stuck. The family was in a 2009 Lexus ES 350 that was loaned by a dealer, Bob Baker Lexus El Cajon, while their auto was being serviced.

Determining Fault in a Horrific Scenario

Investigators were able to determine that a rubber all-weather floor mat wreckage was a couple of inches longer than the mat that originally belonged in the vehicle. They believed it snared or covered the accelerator pedal so that it was unable to function properly.

In 2007, the company did recall all-weather mats from a few of its Lexus ES 350s and Toyota Camrys after complaints that they could slip and trap the accelerator.

Product Liability Litigation and Accountability

Toyota and other automakers have to make sure that their automobiles are safe for people to drive. This means more than checking to see if the tires are inflated or that the car does not rollover. Every element of the design has to be put into consideration.

As they have had a similar issue in the past they should be more than well aware of the hazards of mismatched floors. Because they failed to protect the consumer they could be open for a legitimate product liability lawsuit from surviving loved ones.

Slaughter and Slaughter can help

No one should lose a loved on in such a horrific manner. If you have lost a relative in a similar accident you have the right as well as the ability to pursue wrongful death litigation.

Contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter for a free consultation and find out more about product liability and other related legal options today.

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Traffic Fatalities and Wrongful Death

ANorman — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:41:18 +0000

Annually, there are some 50, 000 motor vehicle accidents that result in fatalities. Of these wrecks, a whopping 41 percent are DUI related. With these kinds of numbers, it is easy to see why the leading cause of death for Americans aged 3-33 since 2002 has been injuries sustained in auto wrecks.

These disturbing statistics also indicate that you or someone you know will most likely be injured in a car crash, but the chilling facts don’t end there. Your loved one could succumb to their injuries and die, either at the scene or after lingering for some time in the hospital.

The most troubling aspect of these numbers however, is that the accident would have occurred due to driver negligence, in fact, 98% of car accidents are caused by driver error on one or both of the motorist’s part.

Faulty car parts dangerous road design, bad lighting and hard to read hazard signs can also contribute to an accident and could be a likely culprit in a solo car wreck.

Why Determining Legal Liability is Important

After a fatal car accident, investigators will try to ascertain what transpired and why. This investigation will lead to the answers that surviving family members most likely have been waiting for. Should the investigation reveal that someone else was negligent, i.e., at fault for thier loved ones demise, they could pursue wrongful death litigation against the guilty party.

Wrongful death lawsuits

Wrongful death cases often involve a clear cut scenario that leads to the victim’s death. For example, the case could center around distracted or intoxicated driver who was criminally negligent and is thus accountable for your family member’s death. In the case of automotive failure due to faulty vehicle parts, a product liability case could be filed against the car manufacturer under a wrongful death heading.

Indeed, there are a number of situations that could fall under wrongful death. That is why those who have lost valued family members in a car accident should investigate the cause of the wreck. If fault outside of the deceased is determined, they could then look into the prospect of filing a wrongful death claim.

We can help

At Slaughter and Slaughter we know the emotional upheaval a sudden death can cause within a family. Our compassionate and understanding lawyers will guide you though the legal process, explaining your rights and keeping you abreast of what is happening with your case.

We will also fight diligently to make sure you get the financial reparation you deserve.

Call the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today at 310.882.6810 or 888.222.8286 now and obtain a free legal consultation. Protect your family and your rights. Visit our wrongful death lawsuit center.

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Eastbound 91 Freeway Ends in Traffic Fatality

ANorman — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:37:51 +0000

A car crash involving a Santa Ana resident occurred in Anaheim and ended in a fatality shortly after 8 p.m. The incident transpired on the eastbound 91 freeway just West of Imperial Highway after a 1999 Ford Explorer suddenly swerved from the No. 2 lane, veered across traffic and crashed into several trees. Victim Phillip Lee Leffert, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and trying to determining the catalyst of the fatal collision.

Indeed, there is a mystery surrounding the death of the gentleman in question. Did he have a stroke? A heart attack? Were faulty auto parts to blame? If the SUV crashed for the latter reason, surviving family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the auto maker.

When a loved one is injured or killed in a solo car accident do not take the incident at face value. Investigate and if an auto part is the cause, consider filing a wrongful death product liability lawsuit. Contact our law offices today to for a free consultation and get the information you need to obtain the compensation you deserve after a loved one is wrongfully killed.

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Honda Hits Wall Injuring 2 and Killing 3

ANorman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:31:42 +0000

A solo car accident resulted in two major injuries and three fatalities when a Honda crashed into a wall in Irvine Thursday evening. The tragedy happened at 11:30 p.m. on Shady Canyon east of Sunny Hill near a gated community. Authorities arrived at the scene and found a 1993 Honda had collided into a brick wall bear the neighborhood’s guard shack. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died shortly after being delivered the hospital.
Three others remain hospitalized at local medial centers. The names of the victims have not been released and investigators are still trying to establish a cause for the wreck.

As with any solo accident there could be a number of reasons why the crash occurred. The fact that DUI wasn’t mentioned is significant, possibly because it was already ruled out. In any case, factors involved in the wreck could include automotive part malfunction. If an auto manufacturer is the cause of the car accident, the relatives of the deceased as well as the injured victims can pursue them in court for financial compensation.

Do you need to learn more about product liability and wrongful death litigation as it relates to a vehicular accident? Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case review. We will happily explain what your rights are in this regard and potentially aid you in receiving compensation for your injury or loss.

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Woman Struck by SUV in Mall Parkng Lot Dies

ANorman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:08:34 +0000

A pedestrian knock down accident in Cerritos resulted in a fatality after a 50-year-old Downey woman was struck by an SUV as she walked near the mall parking lot. The fateful occurrence unfolded at the Cerritos Towne Center shopping area at around 1:54 p.m. after the driver of the SUV had apparently lost control of the vehicle and hit the woman near a grass median close to the mall.

The woman, whose name has not been revealed pending notification of family, was taken to La Palma Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 2:27 p.m. The driver has not been cited as an investigation into the incident is still pending.

With an investigation still in the works it is difficult to say what happened, but it can be noted that the driver of the SUV lost control. If this was caused by faulty auto parts, the woman’s family can sue the auto maker for wrongful death under product liability laws. If it was due to driver error or negligence, they can sue the driver for wrongful death as well. Has someone you loved been taken from you because of a car accident? Contact us today to learn more about your legal options today—you may be entitled to financial reparation for your loss.

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Man Hit by Train after Car Goes off 91

ANorman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:48:15 +0000

A Yorba Linda man was killed after his sedan veered off the 91 highway, rolled down a 30-foot embankment and was subsequently hit by a train. 62-year-old victim, Mark Carter was driving westbound on 91 around 5:45 p.m. Monday afternoon when his 2007 BMW swerved from the left lanes onto the right shoulder. The car then hit 50 feet of guardrail before tumbling down the embankment and landing on a Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad track. An oncoming train hit the passenger side of the car. Carter died at the scene at 6:03 p.m.

Family and friends are sure to be astounded and saddened by this man’s death as investigators probe the matter and try to see what happened. Usually, when a car swerves for no apparent reason it can be indicative of a problem. If alcohol was not involved, a sudden medical condition like a heart attack could be the issue. The possibility that the car had defective auto parts in them is another potential problem.

If the family leans that faulty wiring, breaks or engine parts caused the wreck they can sue the automaker under product liability laws. Has someone you loved one been killed in a similar manner? Then contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today at 888.222.8286 and speak with one of our knowledgable product liability and/or wrongful death lawyers. The consultation is free and you could be well on your way to providing the victim the justice they deserve after their untimely demise.

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Body of Man Killed in Solo Car Accident Identified

ANorman — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:53:28 +0000

A man who was killed in a solo vehicle accident on July 27 was identified as Danilo Rivera a 27-year-old resident of Aliso Veijo. Rivera died at around 2:30 a.m. after his car hit tree on the shoulder of the southbound I-405 at Irvine Center Drive. Witnesses on the scene told authorities that the 1991 Mazda that Rivera had been driving was weaving in and out of lanes before swerving to the right shoulder and hitting the tree. The vehicle caught on fire with the trapped Rivera inside. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Because the body had been badly burnt investigators had to wait until dental records came back to confirm the identity of the dead man.

There could be many reasons why Rivera was weaving in and out of traffic. One of them could be that he was in hurry to get to wherever he was going and he blew caution to the wind. The other is that something happened to his vehicle because of a malfunctioning or defective auto part and he was trying to control the vehicle. If it was the latter, the surviving family could pursue a product liability lawsuit against the automaker.

If you or someone you know has suffered a loss due to defective auto parts or vehicle there is a chance you could file a wrongful death lawsuit under product liability. To be sure, call us today at 888.222.8286 and schedule a free consultation. The attorneys at Slaughter and Slaughter are familiar with wrongful death litigation and will fight for your rights to due compensation under the law when an automaker fails to protect the public interest. Call today.

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