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A Yorba Linda man was killed after his sedan veered off the 91 highway, rolled down a 30-foot embankment and was subsequently hit by a train. 62-year-old victim, Mark Carter was driving westbound on 91 around 5:45 p.m. Monday afternoon when his 2007 BMW swerved from the left lanes onto the right shoulder. The car then hit 50 feet of guardrail before tumbling down the embankment and landing on a Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad track. An oncoming train hit the passenger side of the car. Carter died at the scene at 6:03 p.m.
Family and friends are sure to be astounded and saddened by this man’s death as investigators probe the matter and try to see what happened. Usually, when a car swerves for no apparent reason it can be indicative of a problem. If alcohol was not involved, a sudden medical condition like a heart attack could be the issue. The possibility that the car had defective auto parts in them is another potential problem.
If the family leans that faulty wiring, breaks or engine parts caused the wreck they can sue the automaker under product liability laws. Has someone you loved one been killed in a similar manner? Then contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter today at 888.222.8286 and speak with one of our knowledgable product liability and/or wrongful death lawyers. The consultation is free and you could be well on your way to providing the victim the justice they deserve after their untimely demise.
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A deceased individual was found in the middle of a South Los Angeles street, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident. Information about the body was provided to police at around 12:45 a.m. after a motorist swerved to avoid driving over the body.
The pedestrian was located on the southbound West Avenue and the intersection of 78th street. Officials were able to ascertain that the man had suffered severe head trauma and believe he was struck by a hit and run driver. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and an investigation is now underway.
One cannot imagine what it would be like to not only be told that your loved one is gone, but that someone hit them with a vehicle and left them to die. The family in this tragedy will most assuredly want answers and when they find them, they will be more than justified in pursuing the guilty party in civil court. By filing a wrongful death action again the driver they can obtain reparation for their loss as well as the satisfaction of knowing that their family member’s killer did not get away with their crime. If you have lost a family member to a motorist’s negligence, you should look into wrongful death litigation. Call us today for a free consultation and get the info you need to begin proceedings after a devastating loss changes you life forever.
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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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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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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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Two women were fatally injured in Los Angeles today after the 1998 BMW 328i coupe they were driving in rolled over. The car accident occurred on the Harbor 110 freeway at 1: 49 a.m. after the female driver, a Downey woman, missed the eastbound transition to the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway. She made a sharp right turn and lost control, ejecting four of the car’s passengers after the vehicle began to rollover. The 20-year-old driver and three other passengers were injured.
Cindy Luna (whose address is unknown) and Karla Castillo of Los Angeles were declared dead at the scene. The Driver and a 22-year-old Lynwood woman were taken to California Hospital east of LA while the 18 and 20-year-old passengers, both from Huntington Park, were taken to Harbor UCLA in Torrance. All were listed in critical condition.
When young adults are taken too soon, it can compound a tragedy like this. Add to this that so many were injured while two were killed and the grief among friends and family will be immeasurable. When all is said and done however, the family of the deceased victims will have to investigate the car accident to make sure what happened. If they find for instance, that the driver was drunk, they could potentially file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. If someone you love was taken due to someone else’s bad choices, you can pursue the matter in court. Call us today for a free consultation and learn what our seasoned wrongful death attorneys can do for you.
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A car accident in Big Bear Lake culminated in the death of a 5-year-old boy. The boy had been crossing Lakeview Drive with his mother and 11-year-old brother when a driver sped through the intersection of Bartlett Road near Pine Knot and struck his family. The threesome was returning from an outing at the lake at 8: 25 p.m. Thursday evening when the accident happened. Witnesses say that the driver stopped briefly before speeding off. He was driving a late model GMC or Chevy 2-door Tahoe (1999 or 2000) with tinted windows.
The boy, named Kushan Bhandari, was transported to Bear Valley Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The child’s mother Sujana Bhandari, 32, and his brother 11-year-old Kushal Bhandari were airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Although both sustained serious injuries they are expected to survive.
There are numerous reasons why this case is tragic. Not only was a young boy killed, the man who committed the crime fled and left the injured there to die. Once the individual is apprehended he will face serious charges as well as a wrongful death lawsuit. Hit and run drivers show a careless disregard for the sanctity of life and should be pursued legally. Contact our law offices today to speak with a wrongful death attorney after your belvoed familiy members has been taken away from you deu to hit and run negligence. Do it to stave off the financial devastation that often follows such accidents and ensure that the guilty party pays for their crimes.
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A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed after being hit by a vehicle on Beach Boulevard. The victim, William Wigfall of Oakley California, was run down just after midnight on Saturday by a BMW SUV that was traveling north along Beach. The man was treated for his injuries at the scene and taken UCI Medical Center, but died Monday at 7:53 p.m.
There are many after affects of a tragic accident like this and the repercussions can be immense for all involved, including the driver. In this type of scenario however, the family members who lost their loved one are often hit the hardest. Damaged property can be replaced—a human being cannot. As the surviving family members search for answers and closure, they can also investigate the possibility of filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the individual that caused the death of their loved one.
Has an accident ripped a valued family member from your life forever? Then call us today for a free case review. During the consultation, you will learn a bit more about wrongful death litigation and the steps you can take to obtain justice for the deceased. Call now and receive the care and attention you and your family deserve after someone else’s carelessness changes your life forever.
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Chapman Avenue was shut down this morning after a fiery big rig collision that left the truck driver dead and four other motorists wounded. The tragic trucking accident occurred at 7 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-57 near Chapman and Cal State Fullerton. The semi had been carrying a load of meat products when it crossed southbound lanes; hit the center divider ended up in the northbound lane. There, the truck hit a car and caught on fire. The occupants of the other vehicle, which carried four teens or young adults, were taken to a local area hospital with injuries.
The victim’s name has not been released but he did die on the scene. Both directions of the 57 were shut down for several hours as the CHP tired to clean up the wreckage.
The legal implications of such a devastating accident are immense and multifaceted. For example, the injured teens or young adults could file personal injury lawsuit against the trucker’s company if the accident resulted from company negligence, like the use of faulty truck parts or an improperly trained driver. On the other hand, family members of the deceased may also be able to sue the company under wrongful death litigation for financial damages if the above is true as well. Have you or a loved one been involved in a similar accident.? Then Contact us today to see what your options are and obtain the financial compensation you need to move on.
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A crash in Irvine resulted in a fatality that took the life of a vehicle driver traveling on the I-405 around 2:30 a.m. The collision occurred at Irvine Center Drive after a 1991 Mazda began weaving in the southbound lanes of the 405 Highway. The car then swerved to the right onto the right shoulder and hit a tree after which the vehicle burst into flames. The victim, a 27-year-old Aliso Viejo man, died on the scene.
There are many facts about this case that should make surviving family members investigate the cause of the collision. One is that the car was weaving dangerously in and out of traffic. Unless the driver was drunk this could mean that the vehicle may have malfunctioned. Also, the car burst into flames when it hit the tree. Research into the fire could also indicate that the car was not functioning as it should. If the young man’s family comes to the conclusion that defective auto parts were behind the crash, they could have legal recourse via a product liability related wrongful death lawsuit.
If you have lost a loved one in a similar incident, call our law offices today for a free consultation and see what your options are after your tremendous and irreplaceable loss.
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