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Two people were injured in a hit-and-run accident that turned into a multiple vehicle collision this afternoon. The crash happened around 12:121 p.m. in the northbound lane of I-5 Freeway just north of Alicia parkway. One of the victims of the crash had been riding a blue Dodge Stealth which was rear ended by another vehicle after which it crashed into a blue Dodge Charger. The charger then struck a silver Honda SUV. The driver that caused the accident fled the scene leaving behind the two accident victims. If found, the motorist could face felony charges.
Everyday stories like this unfold on our nations highways. Sadly, when a hit-and-run occurs, it can rob victims of the ability to find justice in a number of ways. 1. They may not be able to find out what caused to accident. 2. They can’t pursue the matter in court to receive reparation for their injuries. Thankfully, many hit-and-run drivers are located and those injured in an accident can file a personal injury claim against the offender.
If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident we can help. Contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free consultation. At our firm our personal injury lawyers will work hard to ensure you receive the financial reparation you need to get back on your feel after an accident leaves you crippled. Call us today for a free case evolution and learn what you can do when a hit and run driver changes your life.
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An early morning two-vehicle accident in Santa Ana left one motorist injured as the other auto driver fled the scene. The accident transpired Friday morning around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Bear Street and Segestrom Avenues. Eyewitnesses indicated that a silver Dodge minivan was traveling northbound on Bear when it collided with a white Oldsmobile that was traveling eastbound on Segestrom. The minivan rolled over on its side trapping a 59-year-old man and a 17-year-old passenger inside. The Oldsmobile driver leapt out of his car and fled on foot. Firefighters and paramedics were able to eventually rescue the minivan occupants. The 59-year-old complained of pain and was immediately taken to a local area hospital; the teenager was unhurt.
Authorities report that it was unclear who was at fault for the collision and that the investigation is ongoing. Bear, Segestrom, Raitt Street and Alton Avenue were all closed for clean up and assessment.
Although the investigation is ongoing one can safely ascertain that the driver who fled has something to hide and that there is a good chance that individual caused the crash. If that is the finding of police, the injured man will be able to pursue the negligent driver in court for reparation. Contact us today if you or a loved one has found yourself in just such a predicament. After a free case assessment our personal injury lawyers will be able to help you acquire restitution for your pain and suffering. Our Car Accident Lawyers are ready to help you.
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In Santa Ana today, a Fountain Valley man went on trial for the January 2008 vehicular manslaughter of 44-year-old Richard Lauvao. The fateful accident occurred when defendant Kenny Mihn Phan ran a red light and crashed into the accident victim’s car at the intersection of Euclid Street and Westminster Avenue on the Santa Ana-Garden Grove border. Phan then got out of his cHonda Accord and fled but was later traced by DNA evidence left at the scene.
Prosecutors say the impact was so extreme that Lauvao was almost decapitated by his seat belt. They are demanding the full 13 years.
Family members also have another legal recourse and can pursue Phan in civil court under wrongful death. This means that Phan will be responsible for paying financial reparations to the family members of the deceased. Anyone who had lost a beloved relative in a similar way can seek the same legal remedy in court. When the negligent actions of someone else results in a loved one’s death, you can take the matter to court. Contact our law offices to set up a free case review and let our expert wrongful death attorney’s guide you through the litigation process. It won’t cost a cent for the initial consultation and you may just be able to receive financial compensation for your loss. Call us today at 888.222.8286.
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Honduran native Roberto Carlos Paz is currently wanted on a $190,000 warrant for the vehicular manslaughter of a woman and one of her 4-year-old twin boys. Charged in Jan 1, 2008 for the crime of a hit and run causing death and reckless driving, Paz is still being sought in connection to the crime. The accident occurred when Midi Mikasa and her husband, Mark, were passing through the intersection of Main and Albertoni streets with their twin sons, Nathan and Lucas, in the back seat. Paz ran the red light at a high rate of speed and plowed into the couple’s vehicle with his pick up truck. 34-year-old Midi died that evening and her son, Nathan died the next morning. Husband Mark, 37, and son Lucas survived after sustaining serious injuries.
44-year-old Paz had several previous convictions for running red lights as well as speeding and at the time of the car accident, his driver’s license had been suspended. Paz fled on foot after abandoning his pick up truck. The suspect is Latino, 5 foot 4 inches tall weighing between 165 pounds. He may or may not have a mustache and has been known to use aliases. Carson county is offering a $10,000 dollar reward for info that leads to Paz capture. If you know where he is located, please call all the traffic detectives at the Carson Sheriff’s Station, 310-830-1123.
Sadly, even Paz’s capture will not bring Midi and her precious son Nathan back—but the surviving family can pursue Paz in court for wrongful death and obtain justice and a bit of closure. If someone else’s self centered disregard for the law has resulted in a family memebr’s death you also have the right to litigate. Contact us today to set up a one-on-one meeting with one of our expert attorneys. The consultation is free and you could very well be on your way to putting your life together after your tragic, irreplaceable loss.
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14-year-old Spencer Hoover was run down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Inglewood district at 1 am Monday morning. The boy was crossing the street when the car struck the youth and drug him 50 feet. Witnesses say that the impact severe enough to knock the teen out of his shoes. The driver not stop. Although the teen was jaywalking when the incident occurred, the motorist is still liable for hitting the young man and fleeing the scene, authorities say. This is especially true since it was estimated that the driver was going well over 100 miles an hour prior to and after the accident.
The car that hit Spencer Hoover was described as a dark red Ford Focus with tinted windows. The car should have extensive front end damage.
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way so one can almost reasonably assume that in many of these accidents the driver is at fault. Whatever the reason or the accident, to hit someone and flee the scene says a lot about an individual’s moral character. Once the police locate the perpetrator, family members will be well within their rights to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Anyone facing a similar loss for the same reasons can pursue the perpetrator in court. Don’t let the person responsible for your loved ones death get away with their cowardly actions. Contact our law offices today for a free case evaluation and get the information you need to bring the responsible party to justice.
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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.
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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.
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A 14-year-old Lake Forest teen died after a hit-and-run accident that occurred while attempting a popular but dangerous maneuver called “trunk riding.” Originally thought to have been hurt during a skateboarding accident, authorities discovered that Nestor Barrientos-Macias was actually one of three young boys who decided to ride in the open trunk of a car. During the ride, Barrientos-Macias fell from the moving vehicle and hit his head.
The vehicle belonged to a 17-year-old driver who picked the kids up from the La Tierra School Parking Lot the afternoon of June 13th. 911 was called and paramedics rushed to the scene to find the 14-year-old victim unconscious but breathing. Nestor Barrientos-Macias succumbed to his injuries three days later and died. At first, authorities originally believed the child had died during a skateboarding incident, but a tip from a 5-year-old witness lead to the arrest of a teen driver, who was booked on felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter charges.
The saddest thing about this case is that so many young people were involved and the incident could have been much worse. Clearly the driver was at fault and the parents of the deceased boy will have the ability to seek legal remedy in court for the hit-and run charge. They will also be able to file a wrongful death suit on behalf of their son. If you or someone you know has found themselves in a similar situation you have the same rights as well. No child’s death should go unpunished, especially if his of her life was taken with reckless disregard for safety and good judgment. Contact us today for a free case evaluation and we will ensure that you loved one receives the justice the situation demands.
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Raul Contreras, a 47-year old Ontario pedestrian was hit by a car and killed. The accident happened Sunday evening around the 600 block of W. Holt Boulevard. San Bernardino officials say that Contreras died of his injuries around 11:18 p.m. shortly after being struck by a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The man had been traveling westbound just prior to the collision.
Whenever we hear of these tragedies we often wonder what we would do if someone we loved was killed in such a manner. We may also reflect on what would happen to our dependents if we were unexpectedly taken away.
Thankfully, there are numerous wrongful death related laws that protect the survivors of such accidents, ensuring they are taken care of the event of a head of household death. If someone you cared about passed away due to another’s error in judgment, we are here to help. Contact our law offices to speak with a reputable personal injury lawyer and obtain legal representatives who will fight for your rights.
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A Monday morning hit-and-run accident in North Hollywood has left one man dead and traffic at a standstill for about six hours. Reported at around 2:15 a.m. by a passing motorist who saw the body lying on the side of the road, the incident may have been caused by the fact that there was no crosswalk where the victim was struck.
The lifeless male victim was located near the intersection of Vanowen Street and Satsuma Avenue near the curb. The man, who was described as a Latino in his mid 20’d to early 30’s, was estimated to have been lying there for some time before discovery. Paramedics were called but it was too late to render assistance.
There are numerous factors that could have contributed to the young man’s demise. Chief among them is the lack of a crosswalk. Couple that with a careless, inattentive driver and we have a recipe for disaster. Surviving family members can look into several causes that could lead to a potential wrongful death lawsuit but they will need the assistance of a qualified personal injury lawyer to pursue it. If you have lost a loved one due to the actions of a negligent motorist, contact us today to obtain justice and receive financial compensation for your loss.
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