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Dean McDermott, husband of Tori Spelling and Hollywood reality star on “Tori & Dean”, has landed himself in a Los Angeles intensive care unit after a serious motorcycle accident, one which was his second of this year.
McDermott, 43 years old, was recreation ally dirt bike riding when he was injured. The accident was apparently a single vehicle accident – McDermott fell from his bike and was injured seriously. McDermott sustained a punctured and collapsed lung, injuries which were severe enough to warrant ICU treatment. According to reports, McDermott’s lung injury will keep him hospitalized in ICU for several more days.
Earlier this year, McDermott was involved in another accident, which also was a motorcycle accident. In that instance, his shoulder was fractured.
Recreational activities like dirt biking often have the potential to be dangerous – but when a person is injured, it is still always tragic. If you have been injured in a recreational accident, such as a dirt biking accident, you may want to speak with a lawyer once your medical concerns have been addressed. Just because an activity is dangerous doesn’t mean it is uncovered or unactionable – if you have been wrongfully injured or denied medical insurance, contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers for help.
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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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A man who was struck by a motorist while crossing the street in south Los Angeles was killed, authorities report. The 39-year-old man, who has been identified as Tyrone L. Jones, died after the driver hit him and then fled from the scene.
The pedestrian accident took place around 10:30 on Saturday evening. The driver of the car that hit Jones was driving southbound on Broadway, near 91st, when he came into contact with Jones, who was crossing the street. The driver sped from the scene without so much as checking to see if the man was alive.
According to reports, the driver did more than simply flee the scene. In the crash, Jones was lifted onto the windshield of the car, and hung their for moments after he was hit. To get away, the driver needed to shake him off, and maneuvered to do so before speeding away.
Jones was a handicapped man, reports his family. He often crossed that particular street to get from his home to his church.
Although the driver involved in this tragedy has not been found, his car. a green Chevy Lumina, has been identified and located. The Los Angeles Police Department requests that anyone with information of the driver’s whereabouts contact them as soon as possible.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident, it may be in your best interest to speak with a lawyer. Lawsuit or not, it can be helpful and refreshing to get a second perspective on your situation. Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers are here to help you — Call now for a free consultation.
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While doing his job in a Vernon meat packing plant, one man has become severely injured in a terrible work accident.
At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, police were contacted about a worker who had fallen into a meat-grinding machine in Vernon. Emergency teams reported to the call at a Jobbers Meat Packing Inc., located at 3300 Fruitland Avenue.
When firemen got into the facility, they found that the man had already been severed by the machine up to the knees. Cutting tools wer used to disassemble the machine and remove both the man and his legs, which were placed into buckets of ice.
The man was taken to the hospital along with his legs, accompanied by friends and family. Unfortunately, however, it remains unknown if his legs can be reattached.
According to reports, the injured worker is an adult male Latino.
If you have been injured in a work accident, you are likely eligible for worker’s compensation. To make your worker’s compensation claim, consider talking to one of our Los Angeles injury lawyers. Los Angeles injury lawyers at our firm are willing to provide a free consultation to discuss your claim. Contact us at 888.222.8286.
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At a Hollywood street in Los Angeles, a woman making her way to a local fitness center was struck and killed, police reported. As the 87-year-old walked across, she was hit by a commercial 18 wheeler truck that was headed up along the street.
The pedestrian accident took place at around 4:17 p.m. at the intersection of Vine Street and Selma Avenue. The 18 wheeler seems to have killed the woman pedestrian upon impact, as she was pronounced dead when Los Angeles police and emergency medical teams arrived.
The woman – although it has been confirmed that she lived in the area – was not named by authorities.
Pedestrians are also eligible for insurance claims and compensation for damages in an auto accident. If you have been injured crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk, consider speaking with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney for help. Our pedestrian accident attorneys can help you with insurance claims and civil litigation , if need be.
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A single car accident that took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles is now under investigation by local authorities. In addition to causing multiple injuries, including one death, the car accident involved an unlicensed driver now suspected of drunk driving.
At 9:55 at the corner of Peck and East Rush, the unlicensed driver crashed into a utility pole, flipping his vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Luckily no other vehicles were involved, but the car contained two occupants other than the driver.
One of the passengers became trapped underneath the vehicle after it flipped. She was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene of the accident. The driver also suffered injuries, and was transported to Los Angeles County Medical Center for treatment.
Authorities project that the driver will be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) as well as causing harm to another person.
If you or someone you love has been killed or injured in a Los Angeles car accident, especially one involving drunk driving, it is imperative that you speak with a lawyer. A lawyer can help guide you through criminal and civil routes of reprieve, as well as offer general advice. Call a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a free consultation at 888.222.8286 for a free consultation.
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An office in the Greater Los Angeles area blew up on Thursday morning, calling firefighters and emergency medical to the building. The Los Angeles office blast caused up to three injuries, one of which was fatal.
Responding to the call, firefighters entered the office building, which is located just west of Los Angeles, to find the body of the one fatally injured person. By that time, the office blast had already collapsed the building significantly. The property damage included a hole in the building’s roof.
The blasted building was occupied by a couple businesses – Realm Industries, a company that does alternative fuel testing, and ServPro, a contracting agency. As many as ten people were in the building when the blast happened. All businesses within half a mile of the building were also evacuated as a precaution,
The cause of the office accident has not been released.
If you have been involved in an accident of any type, it is important that you speak with a lawyer. Our Los Angeles Injury lawyers offer aggressive representation and are willing to discuss your case, even if you are not sure that you want to advance it. Contact Los Angeles Injury lawyers at our firm to set up a free consultation.
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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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When two horses became trapped in Palmdale, local firefighters were forced to use power tools to break open their trailer. This incident occurred yesterday, around 65 miles from downtown Los Angeles, where two vehicles had just collided in Antelope Valley. According to Los Angeles County fire dispatcher, the crash was reported at a site located west from Little Rock Wash of Palmdale. The accident injured one person.
Also affected by the accident were the horses, who became trapped in a trailer connected to one of the vehicles. Firefighters sedated the two horses in order to properly free them from the wreck. The horses were revived without a problem and were doing fine after the accident.
After being injured in an car accident like this one, don’t take a chance by not talking with a lawyer. Without legal advice, you can easily be treated wrongly or even swindled out of what you deserve. By talking with a lawyer, you are not necessarily going to court – you’re simply taking a wise precaution to protect yourself. Call now for a free consultation at 310.882.6810.
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A man suspected of striking LAPD patrol vehicles Friday afternoon has now been captured, reported officials. The suspect hit the patrol vehicle twice – both times intentionally, in efforts to evade capture.
Prior to the collisions that took place, the suspect had stolen the truck in which he was currently traveling. Police said the man stole the truck at around 1 pm, prompting a chase by the deputy in his patrol vehicle. At some point during the chase, which developed in East Los Angeles, the suspect stopped abruptly, an attempt at creating a collision. After this initial attempt failed the suspect then continued by backing into the police car, twice. The deputy exited his car at this point, firing at the suspect’s vehicle.
The suspect fled, taking 710 freeway in Los Angeles. The man was only caught when his vehicle crashed into tracks of the Blue Line in Los Angeles later in the afternoon.
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