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A man who was killed in a solo vehicle accident on July 27 was identified as Danilo Rivera a 27-year-old resident of Aliso Veijo. Rivera died at around 2:30 a.m. after his car hit tree on the shoulder of the southbound I-405 at Irvine Center Drive. Witnesses on the scene told authorities that the 1991 Mazda that Rivera had been driving was weaving in and out of lanes before swerving to the right shoulder and hitting the tree. The vehicle caught on fire with the trapped Rivera inside. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Because the body had been badly burnt investigators had to wait until dental records came back to confirm the identity of the dead man.
There could be many reasons why Rivera was weaving in and out of traffic. One of them could be that he was in hurry to get to wherever he was going and he blew caution to the wind. The other is that something happened to his vehicle because of a malfunctioning or defective auto part and he was trying to control the vehicle. If it was the latter, the surviving family could pursue a product liability lawsuit against the automaker.
If you or someone you know has suffered a loss due to defective auto parts or vehicle there is a chance you could file a wrongful death lawsuit under product liability. To be sure, call us today at 888.222.8286 and schedule a free consultation. The attorneys at Slaughter and Slaughter are familiar with wrongful death litigation and will fight for your rights to due compensation under the law when an automaker fails to protect the public interest. Call today.
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Honda’s recent recall will now include more vehicles than was originally released. The recall includes specific makes of 2001-2003 Honda Accords, 2001 Civics and 2002-2004 Acura TLs. According to reports, the sudden recall is as a result of a defect in the airbag technology of these vehicles. On top of those in the original November recall, up to 440,00 vehicles are now also eligible for repair after the additional models have been added on.
Customers with vehicles that are affected under the recall will have their cars refitted with improved steering wheel airbags. Apparently, this is the component of the vehicles that is defective – Honda stated that, under certain circumstances, the air bag could possibly burst, releasing metal that could lead to personal injury for the driver.
If you have been injured in an accident, it can be essential that you receive professional advice from a lawyer specializing in product liability. At our offices in Los Angeles, you can speak with a product liability lawyer at no charge by calling 888.222.8286.
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In what almost sounds like a News of the Weird clip, a man choked on a gulp of soda while driving, passed out and hit a tree. The freak traffic accident occurred in San Juan Capistrano on the Ortega Highway just east of Antonia parkway around 10:15 a.m. The man had been driving a red compact Subaru when he took a sip from his drink and choked. He then reportedly grew unconscious and drove off the roadway, crashing into a wire fence before striking the tree.
The unidentified man sustained an apparent broken collar bone cuts and scrapes and was taken to Mission Hospital.
Although this unfortunate solo car accident happened due to a freak occurrence, there are far too many that can be traced to faulty auto parts. When this happens, the injured party or their family members can file a product liability lawsuit against the car’s manufacturer. Such a lawsuit usually maintains that the vehicle’s maker showed negligence by putting an automobile in the road that was dangerously constructed. If a car has malfunctioned and caused you injury you can file a personal injury lawsuit under product liability laws. Call us today to learn more about your rights in this regard and see if you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries.
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A crash on Crenshaw Boulevard ended in a fatality on Tuesday when a car struck a tree near the ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance. The Impact of the car accident was so severe that it nearly split the vehicle in two. The 34-year-old victim, Ector Louis Gonzales, was headed south on Crenshaw in his 2006 Nissan Sentra when he smashed into a median just north of Del Amo Boulevard. The crash was reported at 2:55 p.m. and shut down Del Amo and 190th street as police tried to investigate the scene.
Most would consider this an open and shut case of an errant driver who met a sad end. Family members of the deceased should look much deeper, as some solo car accidents could be caused by defective auto parts. Something like the brakes failing or the steering wheel malfunctioning could have contributed to the man’s demise. If this is found to be the case, relatives could sue the automaker via product liability and wrongful death lawsuit.
If a loved one died in an accidnet and a faulty car part was the culprit, you can do the same. Call us today to find out what you can do after a car accident takes away your loved one.
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A car fire which originated in the Castaic Lake area near Grapevine shut down I-5’s northbound lanes and ignited a 15 acre brush fire. The fire was reported and received by the California Highway Patrol at around 11:18 a.m. from the motorist that owned the burning vehicle. The automobile was lodged in the freeway’s center divider with flames and smoke pouring from the engine.
A rogue spark from the burning auto set neighboring brush aflame on the northbound side of I-5 near Lake Hughes Road and raged for some 15 to 20 acres. Firefighters were able to quickly subdue the flames, putting the fire out in less than thirty-minutes.
Such an incident could have resulted in tremendous property damage, or worse, people could have been injured or killed. Once the catalyst of the car fire is found, the responsible party will be held accountable for any damage the fire itself caused. There are several possible culprits. If the engine simply burst into spontaneous flame, it could be a manufacturer’s defect and the car owner could pursue a product liability claim. If it was caused by something the driver did and someone’s valuable property was scorched or damaged, the property owner could file a claim under property damage laws. If you have been involved in a similar incident you could be entitled to compensation. Contact our knowledgeable legal team and set up a free consultation. Don’t second guess, know your rights. Call now.
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A worker at a warehouse in Los Angeles was killed after being consumed by a cardboard recycling shredder. The 8:15 accident that occurred on North mission road trapped the unnamed man in the machinery, mangling his body to the point of his death. According to reports from Los Angeles Police Department, the man, aged in his 60s, was a worker at the Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles warehouse. He was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics failed to revive him. As of now, it remains unknown how the man became entangled in the shredder, but authorities are entertaining the possibility that he fell in. The only witnesses at the accident simply heard the man’s screams. The accident is still being investigated by authorities.
In this Los Angeles accident, the legalities of the case are numerable – product liability, workers compensation, and personal injury are just a few of them. If you have been involved in a similar accident and are confused about any of these legal concepts, it is important that you speak with a lawyer that can explain product liability, workers compensation, and personal injury. At our law offices in Los Angeles, we can provide a free consultation with product liability lawyers, workers compensation lawyers, and personal injury lawyers, each of whom are experts in that realm of law. Call 310.882.6810 today to speak with one of our lawyers.
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A rollover accident in the Mojave Desert resulted in the death of a passenger and serious injuries for the driver. The cargo truck overturned at 4:50 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-40 between Kelbaker Road and Ludlow. The trucker, who driving the rig, was gravely injured while his passenger, who was sleeping in the rear of the truck, was killed. The cargo the truck was carrying spilled all over the road way and required extensive clean up.
Officials were able to confirm that it was a semi that was involved in the accident and that a fatality had occurred at around 6:30 a.m.
The most alarming aspect of these kinds of accidents is that the cause may not be immediately known. What may look cut and dry could end up being a lot more serious than originally thought. For example, what looks like driver error could really be an accident caused by defective auto parts. Many rollovers occur due to a defect in the automaker’s design. That’s why it pays to investigate all traffic fatalities, even when the cause seems apparent. If you have traced the death of a loved one to an auto makers negligence, you can seek damages via a product liability or wrongful death lawsuit. Contact us today to learn what your legal options are.
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A young child died Wednesday evening after his father unwittingly hit him with their SUV while backing out of the driveway. The two year old Moreno boy was struck at around 7:56 p.m. at the 24900 block of Eucalyptus Avenue. The Dodge Durango was being driven by the child’s father, 29-year old Juan Lopez, at the time of the incident.
The boy was immediately delivered to the Riverside County Memorial Medical Center where he died shortly after. An investigation into the accident is underway.
Statistically speaking, this sad scenario plays out very often. Although most are just tragic mistakes some of these accidents could have been caused my malfunctioning auto parts. If for instance, the side view mirrors were not up to industry regulation, or the breaks suddenly fail, the heartbreaking accident described above could happen as well. Little is known about the tragedy surrounding the above boy’s death but for so many the answer is clear—their vehicle did not perform as it should. If an auto manufacturer’s negligence caused the death of someone you love, you do have legal recourse. Contact us to learn more about product liability lawsuits and hold those who are responsible for your loved ones death accountable for their actions.
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An SUV rollover accident in Huntington Beach caused a Toyota 4Runner to lose its wheel and sent 4 people to the hospital. The accident, which occurred around 1:00 on Newland Street just south of Yorktown Avenue, involved a second vehicle as well, although no one in the other car was hurt. The Toyota 4Runner was traveling down Newland Street when the incident occurred. Three ambulances were called to the scene to take the injured away to local area hospitals.
The extent of the victims injuries were not known at press time.
No matter what, there is an indication that many, if not all of the passengers were injured. If and when they manage to pull through, they should definitely look into why the SUV rollover occurred. More often than not, rollover happens because of an auto manufacturer’s defect. If this turns out to be the case, people who suffered severe personal injury can sue the automaker for financial damages. We have helped numerous men and women in similar positions to recoup compensation when consumer products have failed them. Call us today to find out more about product liability and personal injury lawsuits and get the law on your side after you rollover accident!
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The overturned vehicle of one Paul Kim was found discovered near the 241 toll road in Anaheim Hills earlier this morning. The man, who was situated in his 2003 Toyota Sienna, was found deceased, apparently the victim of a solo car accident that occurred after the auto plowed through a railing.
The car itself was located at the bottom of an embankment next to the 241 toll road at the Windy Ridge Wildlife Underpass. Apparently Kim has been traveling northbound on the toll road when it veered off the path for reasons unknown. It then collided with a guardrail, toppling downward into the embankment. It is estimated that the car accident occurred around 8:45 a.m this morning, but was not reported until 11 a.m.
The circumstances surrounding this tragedy are unknown, however, they could be attributed to faulty automotive parts like brakes or steering columns. If this is the case, surviving families could file a wrongful death lawsuit related to product liability. Call to speak with one of our qualified personal injury lawyers to learn more about this type of litigation and see what kind of compensation you and your family could be entitled to.
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