Posts Tagged ‘LA DUI accident lawyer’

Drunk Driver Pleads not Guilty in Teen Deaths

20-year-old Reyes Miranda pleaded not guilty in the death of a teen aged passenger who died in a Nov 8th car accident after the Mustang he was driving went off road.  Police allege that the Miranda was driving under the influence when he went off East Vista Road near Mason, crashed through a bus shelter and rolled over.  Miranda was charged with vehicular manslaughter of 17-year-old Gerardo Chacon who was thrown from the car upon impact and killed.  The suspect registered a blood alcohol content of .08 percent and could get up to six years in prison.

Even if Miranda receives the six year sentence, it won’t bring the victim back, but justice can help families receive a small measure of closure.  Surviving loved ones members can also pursue the matter in civil court via a wrongful death lawsuit. This allows loved ones to receive financial reparation for the irreplaceable loss and provides another avenue of punishment.

If a drunk driver has stolen the life and future of a valued loved one, you can hold the guilty party accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.  The legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is experienced with such litigation and can assist you in receiving the justice you deserve.  Contact our law offices today to learn what you can do when a drunk driver’s careless actions results in the loss of believed family member.

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Speeding and Drunk Teen Driver Kills U.S Soldier

A 15-year-old whose name is not being released due to his age,  was believed to be behind the wheel of a Lexus LS400 sedan  that was speeding at 100 mph hour prior to crash that killed  the vehicle’s passenger.  The accident occurred around 1:50 a.m. and fatally wounded a 25-year-old U.S. soldier who was riding in the car.  According to witnesses, the fifteen-year-old and the soldier, both reportedly drunk, left the party to pickup more alcohol from a local store.  The 25-year-old serviceman was identified as Nicholas Clayton, an Army man who was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington.  Thrown from the rolled Lexus, he was pronounced dead on the scene after his body was found near the intersection of Camino del Avignon and Niguel road.  The fifteen-year-old was taken to Mission Hospital.

The sedan was registered in the boys parent’s name but authorities don’t know if they knew the teen  was driving the vehicle. The boy is  expected to be booked today on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.

After such a mindless tragedy many people will want answers–especially the family members of the slain Soldier.  If the fifteen-year-old’s parents allowed him to drink and drive, they could be held accountable for the young military man’s death.

If you and your family have suffered a similar loss, you do have legal recourse.  Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free legal consultation. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you determine the best course of action after your grievous loss.  Hold the guilty accountable for their actions by pursuing wrongful death litigation today and get the resolution you and  your loved one deserve.

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18-year-old Charged with Murder after Fatal DUI Crash

A teenager who was driving on a suspended learner’s permit and under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into a utility pole,  was charged with murder for killing  a passenger in the car.  Officers say that not only was Milad Moulayi drinking and driving without a legal license, he was traveling at speeds in access of 100 mph.  Milad Moulayi,  was 17 years old at the time of the incident and the victim was 16.

The accident occurred in Aug 2008, after Moulayi departed from his home in followup a party.  The teen had been drinking excessively  but offered to drive his friend, Mackenzie Frazee, home.  After taking his Mercedes Benz up to 102-112 mph, Moulayi crossed the center median on Newport Avenue in Tustin and crashed into a utility pole, splitting the car in half.  The car caught on fire and firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free Frazee.  Frazee was pronounced dead at Western medical Center while Moulayi was only treated for cuts and bruises.  His blood alcohol level was registered at .11%.

When young people are involved in a DUI that end another person’s life many people are affected, but for those who have lost a valued family member, there will be no end to their suffering and pain.  There appears to be plenty of blame to go around for this accident—the parents must have not only allowed the teen to drink but to drive their car—or at least left him unsupervised to do so.  The family of Frazee in this case, may have valid grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.  Has someone’s self centered lawlessness caused the loss of  a loved one?  Then contact the compassionate wrongful death attorneys at Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free consultation.  You may  gain financial reparation for your loss along with the peace of mind that comes when you pursue justice after a senseless tragedy touches your life.

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