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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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Double Decker Bus Collision Injures 5

A major traffic accident involving a double-decker bus occurred on I-5 at Oso Parkway and injured five people.  The incident, which also ensnared several other vehicles, closed three lanes  of traffic as well.  The double-decker bus, which was 32 feet long, was devoid of passengers at the time of the collision.  Just south of the accident, two vehicles ran into the right shoulder of the highway after a truck driver smashed into the center divider on the southbound 5  near Crown Valley Parkway.  The California Highway  patrol believes the accidents are related.  Reports on   who were affected by the crash were not available at press time but it was revealed that the various collisions on I-5 did result in five injuries.  The injured were taken to nearby Mission Hospital for treatment.

When the smoke clears on this double-decker accident fiasco,  there will be a number of people trying to figure out what occurred and most importantly, who was at fault.  Assessing liability in such a potentially debilitating traffic accident can help accident victims recoup financial damages.  This financial compensation will go towards medical costs and replenish  wages which can be cut off while the victim recuperates in the hospital or at home.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury in a similar circumstance you too can receive financial compensation.  Contact the law office of Slaughter and Slaughter for a free consultation today.  Our compassionate legal representatives understand what you are going through and will fight diligently for your rights.  Call today and get the money you need to protect your financial future.

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Bad Faith Insurance — You are Entitled to Compensation

As Washington tries to overhaul the health-care industry it appears that there is yet another insurance related trade that is grossly in need of  makeover. Indeed, for years  auto insurance companies have taken advantage of policy holders, holding out on payment in situations where it is abundantly clear that the accident victim is in dire need of assistance.  Technically speaking, people who  come up against this type of resistance are considered to have bad faith insurance.

What many consumers do not know is that they have a right to prompt and adequate assistance under the law when they have a legitimate claim.  Sadly, adjusters are trained with the mindset that everyone is trying to get over.  While there are those who do try to milk the system after an auto accident,  nine times out of ten, the claim is legitimate.

This does not deter insurance adjusters from treating all claimants like potential criminals. Many will go so far as to find legal loopholes that deny financial compensation to individuals they know to be truly injured.  When such  instances occur, bad faith insurance companies will  try their best to intimidate an accident survivor and make them feel as if they have no recourse but to accept whatever the insurance company dishes out.

Far too often, people  take the insurance company’s word for it and fail to fight for their rights.

You are entitled  to compensation

A bad faith insurance company is only looking after its own best interest.  This means they will do what it takes to protect their company’s bottom line.  This often leaves innocent motorists holding the bag and places them at risk for losing their life savings in order to pay off medical related costs.

Do not fool yourself into thinking this cannot happen to you.  It doesn’t matter how faithfully you have paid or for how long–bad faith insurance companies will try their best to shaft you every time.

Got a big name insurance policy?  Again this doesn’t mean a thing.  Many well known insurance companies  like All State and State Farm top the list in regards to failing to honor their insurance policies–in other words, a famed company can  be a bad faith insurance provider as well as anyone else.

What you can do

Sometimes it can be hard to prove that your insurer is enacting bad faith insurance policies.   In the easier cases, a policy holder canconfirm that  their claim was turned down for reason not specified in their contracts
via  written communique.  One may also be able to provide documentation that indicates their a claim wasn’t even processed.

Still, it takes a practiced eye to look over the case and  assess if it falls under potential bad faith insurance law.

Fight back…

Insurance companies have an obligation to provide assistance to legitimately injured motorist they according to law. This also  includes providing assistance  promptly and properly.
If you feel an insurance company has illegally given you the shaft you do have rights and can fight back!

Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today toll free at 888.222.8286 and  get the justice you deserve.  You may just be able to receive compensation for your injuries and teach bad faith insurance companies that they can’t always bully policyholders into submission.

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Woman Injured after Hitting Church Pillar

An accident in Breas today resulted in injury after a woman crashed her car into the pillar of a church.  The accident happened when the  driver’s white Ford Escort struck a curb at around 10:40 a.m.   and flew into the pillar.  The Brea congregational Church at 300 E. Imperial Highway suffered no real structural damage.  Although not seriously hurt,  the woman was taken to the UCI Medical Center for injuries to her  face.  No one else was hurt in the incident.

When a solo vehicle accident occurs, there can be  many reasons for it.  As stated in previous posts, it is often a knee jerk reaction to blame the car driver immediately.  While driver error can account for some solo car accidents, many can happened due to  defective auto parts. When this occurs, accident victims can seek due recourse in court.

If you or beloved family member has been injured in a car accident, you can purse the guilty party via a  personal injury lawsuit.

Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today to learn how you can receive  the compensation you require after a devastating car accident leaves you and your family’s future in  financial  jeopardy.

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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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What to Expect from your Personal Injury Trial

You have been injured in a devastating motor vehicle accident and the insurance company is playing hardball.  Meanwhile, your life savings and economic future is at risk.  You decide to call a personal injury attorney but are not quite sure what to expect.  Well, needless to say, taking the legal steps to protect you and your family’s best is one of the smartest things you can do.  Insurance companies count on consumer ignorance and reticent to litigate to walk all over their policy holders.

When you show them you mean business, they are often times willing to at least take your injury claim a bit seriously.

The Settlement Offer

Contrary to what an insurance adjuster tells you, it may in the best interest of you to reach a reasonable settlement agreement.  An experienced personal injury lawyer would be able to tell you what a fair and reasonable settlement amount is.  That said, an injury victim shouldn’t accept just any offer laid in front of  them.  Often times insurance companies will attempt to toss out what seems to be a fair figure that will not, in the end, cover related medical expenses or any lost earnings accrued while you were recuperating.

If the insurance company fails to provide a fair settlement offer, your personal injury lawyer may advise you to take your case to court.

The Civil Court Experience

Once you have taken the steps to litigate, you may feel as if the wheels of justice are turning a bit slowly.  Hang in there.  A large portion of the process will involve filing of motions,  interviewing potential witnesses and talking with experts. This will all help in building the kind of solid personal injury case where the judge or jury finds in your favor.

Your personal injury attorney will also  spend a large portion of his or her time:

  • Obtaining depositions from said witnesses
  • Speaking with forensic experts in regards to the scientific aspects of your case
  • Ferreting out medical files and records that strengthen your case
  • Filing motions and complaints on your behalf

Complaints and Pleas

One of the biggest first steps of your personal injury case will be to file your initial complaint.  Your complaint will outline  the particulars of your case, what you are seeking in damages and why.  The defendant has to answer your complaint with a “plea” or response, within a specified time period.

Jury Selection and Trial

Many personal injury plaintiffs have the option to put the trial before a judge or in front of a jury of their peers when applicable. Once this aspect is settled, the case  goes to trial and both sides present their arguments. Unlike a criminal trial, the plaintiff only has to prove the case based on the preponderance of the evidence.  This means “more likely than not.”  Even so, the burden of proof lies with the complainant and their attorney.

Reliable Legal Representation Counts

The legal aspects of personal injury  law can be very complicated, which is why it pays to have the best legal team possible on your side.  It is important to hire a lawyer or law firm that has experience in personal injury law; rather than someone who has no experience in this area.

Don’t take chances when it comes to you and your loved ones financial future–contact  the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case review and learn what your legal options are after you sustain a serious personal injury.  We will take your case on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. We are also on hand to answer any legal questions you may have.

Call us today and see what  Slaughter and Slaughter can do to help when an accident changes you and your loved ones lives and threatens your financial security.

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Little Known Fact—Bicycle Accidents Can Kill

With so much concentration on car, truck and motorcycle accidents, people could well forget that riding an innocuous bicycle may also result in serious and even fatal injury.

Although not as prevalent as car or commercial vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents can and do happen with a frequency that may astound some.

What Bike Statistics Indicate

National bicycle accident statistics show that an alarming amount of injuries are incurred annually from bicycle related accidents, in fact:

  • 1 million children, many under the age of 16 are seriously hurt each year in bicycle related accidents;
  • Head injuries account for about 75% of all serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle accidents
  • Additionally, cyclist can be fatally injured in auto to bicycle collisions.  In 2008 alone, 716 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents.  Such collisions account for only 1/3rd of all bicycle accidents but produce the majority of bike related deaths and crippling injury.

In many of these scenarios, riders were not at fault.

The injured cyclist or  surviving family members should consult with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer who can properly study and examine the case and determine what causes of action may be available to you.  In bicycle accident cases, product liability litigation against the company that made the defective bicycle or gear may be a possibility.

Recent Bicycle Accident Case in Point

A recent  fatal bike accident in Huntington Beach stymied investigators and left a community reeling. It involved  67-year old Kevin Petrimoulx, who was killed just after 1 p.m. Sunday, a day after he fell of his bike while riding through his neighborhood.

Petrimoulx suffered from head injuries after crashing his bike at Greentree Lane south of Warner Avenue.

Although not wearing a helmet,  the exact cause of the bike accident are unclear as no one had witnessed the actual event.  Petrimoulx was found by passerby who noticed he was lying unconscious on the ground.

Unclear Circumstances

In such a situation it can be very difficult to ascertain what occurred.  Did a car brush by him causing him to lose control?  Did the brakes on the bicycle lock up suddenly and inexplicably, making the man fall and hit his head on the ground?

Investigators will slowly begin to piece the puzzle together and when they do they could just as likely find that faulty bike parts caused the calamity.  Even though he was not wearing helmet, grieving family members may be able to pursue a product liability lawsuit against the bike manufacturer if this is the case.

Why Litigation in a Bicycle Accident Case?

The bike itself should function properly no matter what and there is no guarantee that a helmet would have saved the man’s life.  Persuing litigation will give you the ability to find out exactly what happened, how it happened, the past and future harms and allow you to present your case in a manner so that it is being prepared for trial.  An experience bicycle accident law firm will hire expert witnesses, doctors, engineers, accident reconstructionist, vocational rehabilitation counselors who will testify in your case.

An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney can help

At Slaughter and Slaughter we understand the complex nature of bicycle accident cases. What could look and feel as if it is cut and dry can often times be the very opposite.  We have successfully handled numerous contested liability and serious injury bicycle accident cases.

Call us today  toll free at 888.222.8286 or 310.882.6810 for a free case review.  Our personal injury attorneys will go over your personal injury claim and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

When a loved one is injured seriously or dies needlessly there are ways to obtain justice.  Contact our law office today and receive the financial reparation and emotional satisfaction you need after a loved one is senselessly take away from you.

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Bus Accidents – Who to Sue and Why

While many of us are aware and even consider car and motorcycle accident occupant safety, we rarely think about the numbers in regards to bus accidents and passenger safety. We should.  Studies indicate that the total number of bus accidents have climbed from 9,788 to 28,678 in a four year span ( 2003-2007).  That is a tremendous statistical leap—even car accident cycles do not grow that fast in a few years time.

The FTA (Federal Transit Authority) also indicated that total injuries of bus accidents in the same time period went from 10,998 to 16,388 with kids ranging from 11-14 being among the group most frequently injured.

42 percent of these accidents result from a collision with a car and over half result in severe head injury.

Victims Deserve Financial Compensation

Since bus passengers are not driving they are seldom responsible for their incurred injuries.  This means that in many cases, they deserve reparation for the damage done to their bodies as well as their lives.

The problem that can arise however is who to fault for the crash.  This can be tricky in some cases, especially if the lines are blurred after an investigation where a clear negligent driver cannot be proven.  Insurance companies will often use this fact to haggle and delay payment to the victims.

This of course is unacceptable since the injured will soon find themselves financially challenged as they struggle to pay the mounting medical costs associated with their tragedy.

Determining Liability

This is why it pays to retain the services of a personal injury lawyer as soon as you recognize the fact that the insurance company is not going to play fair.  When your life is unraveling delay tactics will only add insult to injury.

On the other hand, a reputable, seasoned bus accident attorney knows how to play hard ball and get the results you need to make the insurance companies sit up and take notice.

Utilizing their own forensic investigators and reconstructionists they will be able to sort out the details of the collision to see who the responsible party is.  In some cases you may find that both have a shared culpability, at which point you may be able to pursue dual defendants. This increases the likelihood of getting what you need to pay for accrued medical costs and lost wages.

Contact Slaughter and Slaughter today

The bus accident lawyers at Slaughter and Slaughter understand the unique challenges that you and your family are facing after your wreck and will try their best to ensure that you and your loved ones receive a fair day in court.

They will also legally pursue the guilty party so they are held accountable for the careless actions that caused harm to you and your loved ones.

Whether it is the car or bus driver who is at fault, your and your family need financial compensation for your injuries ASAP.  Slaughter and Slaughter will fight to make sure you receive comparable compensation in a reasonable amount of time and won’t give up until the job is done.

Call to make an appointment for your free case review today and protect you and your family’s  future after a crippling bus accident threatens to destroy it.

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Hit and Run in Santa Ana Leaves One Injured

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.

Call now to fight for your rights today!

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Car Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Busy Street

An 80-year-old man was struck by a car in Anaheim this evening, blocking traffic at Brookhurst Street and Ball Road.  The accident occurred just after 9 a.m. when a black Acura hit the elderly gentleman as he was crossing the street.  According to eye witnesses, the man had made it halfway across Brookhust walking west at roughly 100 years north of the intersection when he was hit. The elderly gentleman was not in a crosswalk when he was run down by the Acura.  The pedestrian was taken to UCI Medical Center but the extent of his injuries are not currently known.

While many people will point to the fact that the injured man was not in the crosswalk, the reality is pedestrians always have the right of way no matter what.  That aside, only a real investigation will indicate if the injured man had true culpability in the accident.  The case could be made that the Acura was speeding and could have had time to stop if the driver was obeying posted limits.  If this is true, the injured man and/or family members may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the motorist.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a  pedestrian knockdown accident, take action by seeking legal representation.  You may just receive compensation for your injuries and bring the perpetrator to justice.  Call us today for a free consultation and see how the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter can help you facilitate your personal injury claim goals.

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