Posts Tagged ‘accident’

Winchester Accident Traps and Injures 3

An accident in Winchester, California led to the injury of three people in one of the cars that was involved. All three were transported to a local hospital with injuries described as moderate.

In the accident, two vehicles driving on Route 79 crashed into each other, at around 9:39 a.m. on Friday morning. California Highway Patrol reported to the crash, finding three people caught in one of the vehicles.

One of the vehicles had been thrown over the side of an embankment from the impact of the crash, causing the three occupants to be trapped within. Firefighters extricated the three occupants and took them to a hospital, authorities said.

If you have been injured in a Winchester Accident, do not hesitate to contact California personal injury lawyers for help. Talking to a lawyer will ensure that you receive the compensation and legal remedy that you deserve. Contact our California personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles by calling 301.882.6810.

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Los Angeles Accident Leaves A Person Trapped In Vehicle

A crash on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana, a district of Los Angeles, ended with one person being stranded inside their vehicle. The Los Angeles Fire Department did not say whether or not the person trapped in the vehicle was injured.

The Los Angeles car accident took place at around 10:14 a.m., according to the time it was reported to LAFD. One vehicle, undescribed, crashed into another vehicle, a van, at a location on Ventura Boulevard near Reseda Boulevard, to the west.

When authorities arrived, one occupant of the van was trapped inside. As of yet, no other information has been provided by police or the fire department.

If you have been injured in a Los Angeles accident, it is important that you consider talking to a car accident lawyer in the area. Accidents are a serious matter – it is important that you have your legal interests completely covered. For a free consultation, contact a car accident lawyer at our Los Angeles law firm at 888.222.8286.

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Los Angeles Blue Line Train Kills Man

Only a week after Metrolink trains killed two people last Wednesday, another fatal train accident has happened, according to reports. In downtown Los Angeles, a Blue Line train ran over a man who was on the tracks, killing him.

The Blue Line train accident in LA took pace at Flower Street and Venice Boulevard on Wednesday night, on the northbound tracks. When the train ran the man over, he became trapped underneath.

When paramedics arrived, the man was already dead. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, how the man ended up on the track is still unknown. Authorities suspect he must have either fell or jumped onto the tracks, accidentally or intentionally causing his own death.

The unidentified victim was around 50 years old, says authorities.

If you have been injured in a train accident, contacting a lawyer can help you greatly. Train accidents are a special area of personal injury law, one that demands specialty since few people find themselves hit by trains. Call a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation.

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Los Angeles Accident Kills One on Sunday

A Los Angeles accident involving two vehicles has resulted in one death, says authorities. The man who died, aged between 30 and 35, has now been identified as Brandon David Brown.

The accident took place on San Diego Freeway 405 on Sunday when, reportedly, Brown drove his Toyota Tercel into the rear of an unidentified dark-colored SUV. After the accident, the SUV fled the scene before authorities got there , witnesses say.

When help arrived, Brown was declared dead at the scene of the accident. Brown was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

Although the SUV may not have caused the accident, its leaving the scene without consulting with the other driver or providing contact information may make this accident a hit and run. Los Angeles police are currently looking for the SUV. The exact cause of the car accident is still unknown.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, it is important that you get in touch with lawyers for help. Whether or not you were at fault, and whether or not you plan to take legal action, make sure that you recieve professional advice about your case. Call our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.

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Police Chase Accident Takes Life Of Los Angeles Girl

In Los Angeles, a police chase car accident led to the unfortunate death of one girl, age six. The girl was completely uninvolved in the chase or the criminal activity, but was struck by the car of the suspect being pursued.

Around 6:22 pm, the police chase began when a Los Angeles officer spotted an ongoing drug deal in the area.  The police began a pursuit that continued for two minutes, ending in the residential area at Fenton Avenue and Vans Nuys Boulevard. Here, the suspect hit the girl, slamming her against the wall of a home. After being taken to the hospital, the six-year-old girl was unfortunately pronounced dead.

Los Angeles police have apprehended the suspect who is suspected for the drug deal and for the tragic hit and run police chase accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, please consider calling a lawyer for help. In the Los Angeles area, our injury lawyers are willing to discuss and provide free consultation regarding your accident. Contact us at 888.222.8286.

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Big Rig Strikes Young Los Angeles Brothers

A Los Angeles County truck yard this past weekend was the site of a tragic big rig accident that took two young lives, ages 4 and 15. 15-year-old Joel Flores and his younger brother, 4-year-old Alexander, were riding along a moving truck in Wilmington when they fell off, according to police reports. Reportedly, the two boys were playing in the truck’s rear, seemingly in the cargo area.

After falling, both boys ended in the path of their father’s truck, a big rig tractor trailer. Unaware of the fall, the father advanced the truck towards them, unknowingly striking them.  The older brother, Joel, was pronounced dead at the scene of the truck accident. Young Alexander was transported to hospital in Los Angeles, but unfortunately died later that night from injuries sustained in the accident.

The tragic accident was not intentional and the father is not thought to be at fault. The site of the accident, a Wilmington truck washing facility, is located on a grounds off East Lomita Boulevard past Wilmington Avenue.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident or other tragic accident, consider talking to a lawyer. Whether you are interested in product liability, negligence, or just need to discuss the accident, know that our Los Angeles lawyers are available to provide the help you need, including a free consultation in which we can discuss your accident.

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Man Hit By Own Truck Dies In Los Angeles

In Westwood, a man was killed by his own truck as he stood outside of a bakery. The deadly Los Angeles crash took place over the weekend, during the morning of the 21st.

The man, after exiting his truck, stood outside the bakery and in front of his truck when he was hit. It seems the truck’s brake was not engaged, causing the truck to roll into the man when he stood in its path.  The man, yet to be identified to the public, died at the scene of the accident.

After hitting the man, the truck continued past into the bakery; however no property damage was caused to the building. According to reports, the man was making deliveries and the truck was a delivery truck, which explained the man’s parking behind the bakery. The bakery was able to stay open while investigation of the incident ensued.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident of any type, remember that we at Los Angeles personal injury law firm are here to help. Call 888.222.8286 or submit your case online to receive a free consultation.

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Accident Injures Motorcycle Patrol Officer On Newhall Avenue

An accident between a patrol motorcycle and a pickup truck has left one Los Angeles County motorcycle deputy hospitalized with minor injuries, his bike damaged terribly. The motorcycle accident, which took place on Friday afternoon around 3:20, involved a pickup truck that came onto the head of the motorcycle as it progressed into Newhall Avenue. On impact, the deputy flew from the motorcycle into the air and back onto the road. Paramedics arrived at the scene, rushing the deputy to a nearby hospital with what were later found to be only minor injuries. Reports from witnesses said that the pickup truck may have ran a red light when the motorcycle came into the road.

Following the accident, the scene was blocked off shortly as officials attempted to investigate the crash, and its cause. Detours were made for commuters in the meantime. The deputy’s motorcycle lay on the ground, badly mangled.

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is wise for you to consider just some of the help that a lawyer can offer. Whether or not you decide to pursue litigation, a lawyer can offer advice on subjects of insurance and claims, among many others. For a free consultation, contact our personal injury lawyers at 888.222.8286 for more information.

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SUV Strikes Motorcycle on Freeway

Two lanes of traffic were blocked when a motorcyclist was hit by a black Toyota Sequoia in a southbound lane of the 57 freeway. The accident occurred near East Lambert Road, according to California Highway Patrol officers, at about eight in the morning on Wednesday. The motorcyclist, thirty-nine-year-old Jorge Perez, was taken to UCI Medical Center with moderate injuries. He was riding a Suzuki motorcycle.

If you have been involved in an accident, contact our offices in Los Angeles for representation.

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Nissan Altima Strikes Tree, Backs Up Traffic

A black Nissan Altima hit a tree on eastbound Culver east of Deerfield on Wednesday, causing the female driver to be transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Irvine police conducted a search of the vehicle. Traffic in the eastbound lanes of Culver was backed up for a fair amount of time. A SigAlert was issued around the time of the accident.

If you have been involved in an accident and require legal representation, please contact our offices in Los Angeles.

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