Posts Tagged ‘car accident lawsuit’

Man Ejected onto Sidewalk after Anahiem Accident

Investigators are still trying to determine who had the right of way after a tragic vehicular accident in Anaheim where one driver was ejected.  The  debilitating accident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. after a black Chrysler Sebring and a green Hyundai Elantra entered an intersection at the same time and collided.  The Chrysler Sebring has been traveling eastbound on Broadway and the  Hyundai Elantra was heading southbound on Loara Street when the front of the Chrysler struck the passenger side of the Hyundai causing it to spin arouse. The driver of the Hyundai was ejected through the passenger side window upon impact and landed on the sidewalk.  He was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange County and was reputed to have severe head trauma. The female Chrysler driver only suffered moderate injuries but was taken to the hospital as well as a precaution.

Establishing who had the right of way can be extremely important in this situation, particularly for the Hyundai driver who sustained brain injury.  If the Chrysler driver is found to be at fault he could file a personal injury claim and receive due financial compensation.

If you have been hurt in a car accident take nothing for granted.  Contact an experienced car accident attorney right away for a free consultation and fight for your rights.  The veteran personal injury lawyers at Slaughter and Slaughter can help you do just that.  Pick up the phone and call us today.

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Accident Involving a Lexus Causes Head Trauma, Injury

An accident on the corner of Harvard Avenue and Center Drive culminated in a head injury after a woman was hit by a Lexus. The car accident occurred just after  10 p.m.  shortly after the woman attempted to cross Irvine Center Drive.  Before she could get to the other side of the street, she was struck by a Lexus ES 350 sedan that was heading west. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident.  At press time, the woman was  said  to have sustained head injury but the severity of the injury was not known.

When a pedestrian knock down accident like the one above occurs, legally speaking the vehicle driver is  almost always at fault.  This is because pedestrians have the right-of-way, even if they are jaywalking.  Of course, certain behaviors may mitigate a driver’ culpability, but the fact remains that vigilant drivers will most likely avoid hitting a pedestrian.

When you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian crosswalk accident, you may need the assistance of a qualified personal injury lawyer.  If so, contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free consultation.  We just may be able to help you obtain financial compensation for your accident related injuries.

Don’t delay, call  now.

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Woman Crashes into Mobile Home

A female driver crashed into a mobile home at the 2600 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue shortly after 10 a.m. The befuddled motorist said that she had been doing a bit of shopping on the north side of Orangethorpe when she got into her burgundy Honda 4-door to drive away.  The woman claims the accelerator got stuck and the vehicle became hard to control.  She then traveled through a grassy area, jumped both the north and south side curbs, drove through a brick wall and eventually propelled into a mobile home.  The car also broke a gas meter prompting fire and gas company officials to arrive.

No one was evacuated from the mobile home park  and the driver only suffered a few minor injuries.  The outcome of such a fateful car versus mobile home collision could have been far worse in regards to loss of life or personal injury.  Still the occupants of the destroyed mobile home have lost their domicile and property.  To that end they could file a property damage lawsuit to obtain compensation for their loss.

If you have encountered a similair  situation you too can be compensated for your loss.  Contact our reputable property damage lawyers  today for a free case assessment and learn what you can do when an unfortunate chain of events results in a tremendous loss of personal property.

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Child and Adult taken to Hospital after School Bus vs. Car crash

A school bus and car accident in Anaheim resulted in one adult and one child being taken to local hospitals. Although the injuries noted were minor, authorities and paramedics at the scene advised medical exams as a precaution because of the violence of the collision. The accident transpired  earlier today at the intersection of Broadway and Olive Street after a white Toyota Camry, which was traveling  northbound, broadsided an Anaheim City School district bus.  There was only one child inside the bus at the time and both bus driver and passenger appeared unharmed.  The child was later picked up from the hospital by their parent–the Camry driver was evaluated at a local medical center.

It is thankful that authorities at the scene did not take it for granted that no one was hurt after the car  accident.  Far too often people can appear to be okay and later succumb to hard to diagnose internal injuries.  In some of these instances, people have died.  If people were injured in the accident, fault would have to be determined. Once liability is established,  those who were seriously hurt could file a personal injury lawsuit against  the negligent party.

Does this sound like a scenario you have recently been  involved in?  Then call our law offices today to set up a free legal consultation.  Our personal injury lawyers understand what you are going through and will fight to ensure you get the money you need for your injuries.  Call now and  obtain the financial compensation you need for medical related costs and to protect your family’s financial future.

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Multi-vehicle Accident Slows Traffic in Fullerton

A traffic collision that involved three cars brought traffic on the southbound 57 freeway to a slow crawl in Fullerton this morning.  The accident happened on Imperial Highway at approximately 7:53 a.m. after a Gray Lexus, a Black Ford expedition and a Honda Element struck one another.  It was unclear what caused the accident and if anyone was seriously hurt, but all vehicles were situated on the right shoulder of the road. After the collision, the traffic slowed all the way to the I-10 freeway.

After a multiple car crash like the one described above, many people may think they are okay but find that they have injuries that show up shortly after their wreck.  These injuries may end up being degenerative as well as debilitating. Take nothing for granted.  When you have been involved in a car accident, you should obtain a full medical appraisal by a reputable physician.  If you are found to be injured, you may be able to seek reparations for your pain and suffering.

Contact our law offices today to set up a free consultation and learn what your or an injured loved one can do to obtain financial compensation for your serious car accident related injuries.

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Eastbound 91 Freeway Ends in Traffic Fatality

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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Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Police Officer

A police officer was injured in Chula Vista Thursday Morning after being it by a suspected drunk driver.   The collision occurred on Fourth Avenue near D Street at approximately 12:25 a.m. and happened shortly after the officer placed an apprehended parolee into the backseat of his car.

The vehicle that hit the patrolman was heading south when it drifted into his path and struck him.  The officer’s left foot was run over and the right passenger mirror hit him in the back.  He was taken to the hospital and later released. The 41 year-old-driver was found and arrested shortly after the incident. He will face felony hit and run and driving under the influence charges.

The officer is taking a few off days to get well, but if his foot was damaged badly enough his injuries could be permanent and in time, debilitating.    Then there is the matter of his spine and if the car mirror seriously hurt his back.  Either way, the vehicle driver could be sued in civil court via a personal injury lawsuit.   The officer could then receive financial compensation that would help him  pay for accident  associated medical costs. If you have been similarly injured in a car accident, contact the legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free case evaluation.    No one should have to pay financially for someone else’s mistake—get  the law on your side and receive the compensation you need  after your serious accident.

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Woman Standing in Front of School Hit by Car

A silver PT Cruiser struck a pick up truck and then a pedestrian in front of an Anaheim school early this morning.  The accident, which occurred around 6:30 a.m., took place near the intersection of Palm Lane and Laora Street in front of Pine Lane Elementary after the Cruiser struck a parked silver Toyota Tacoma.  It glanced off the vehicle before hitting the female pedestrian.  The driver, who was also a woman, was not harmed in the crash.

The pedestrian was taken to a local area hospital but her injuries were minor.  Authorities believe that impacting the truck slowed the PT Cruiser down enough so that the woman’s injuries were less severe.

As we all know,  many accidents are the result of inattentiveness and driver distraction.  An investigation can rule out other incidentals and paint a clearer picture of the events that transpired.  If the female driver is found negligent, the pedestrian can file a personal injury claim against her.

Are you a pedestrian that was injured after a car hit you?  Then contact our personal injury attorneys  for a free consultation and learn what you can do to fight back.  You could just receive financial award for your injuries and obtain the money you need to pay off medical bills and replenish lost wages.  Don’t delay another second, call us today and get the compensation you deserve.

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Griffith Park 5 Freeway Crash ends in 2 fatalities

A car traveling south near Colorado Street drove off the 5 Freeway near Griffith Park killing both passengers.  The solo auto accident happened at 9 P.M. last Thursday night when the car swerved for unknown reasons and subsequently hit a tree.  Rescue units responded to the collision but the couple was unable to be saved. No other vehicle was involved in the crash.  Victim’s identities were not released and the reason for the crash is under investigation.

No one can ever truly know how or when a car accident will occur, all that can be certain is that the after affects are devastating, especially when a death occurs.  This is why it is important to investigate the cause and get down to the bottom of the tragedy.  Far too often in these types of scenarios,   a single automobile malfunction is behind the wreck.  If surviving family members learn that their loved one was killed due to defective auto parts, they can sue the car manufacturer for product liability related damages.

Have you lost someone you care about because of auto maker’s careless disregard for public safety?  Then contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free wrongful death consultation.  The initial meeting is free and you just may be able to  pursue product liability litigation against the offenders.  No one should be taken needlessly before their time due to negligence.  Hold those responsible for your  family member’s death accountable by taking them to court.

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Street Racers who killed a Mother and her Children Sentenced

A Pomona jury convicted 20-year-old Robert Canizalez and 23-year-old Martin Ariel Morones on June 29th of  gross vehicular manslaughter and second degree murder for the deaths of 41-year-old Dora Groce, her 8-year-old-son Robert and 4 year-old-daughter Catherine, who died after the two men engaged in a street racing incident.  Today. they received their sentences, with Robert Canizalez, being given 48 years to life, and Martin Ariel Morones being sentenced to 45 years to life.  The two will be eligible for parole after serving more than 20 years.

In October 2007 Canizalez drove a red Ford Mustang while Morones drove a Honda Accord and began racing  one another 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. along Parkway Drive.   Groce pulled her Nissan Altima out of the Brookside Mobile Country Club onto Elliott Avenue around the same time and her vehicle was broadsided by Canizalez. The victim’s car was pushed   50 feet before it burst into flames killing all inside.

One’s heart cannot help but go out to the families of the victims as they lost several loved ones to a senseless accident. In many similar cases, grieving family members can also pursue the negligent offenders in court for damages related to their loss via a wrongful death lawsuit.  Has someone else’s bad decisions resulted in a loved ones demise?  Call us today at  310.882.6810  for a free consultation and take the matter to civil court.  Not only will you receive financial reparation, you will be able to be personally deliver  another measure of justice against the guilty party as well.

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