November 30, 2010

Motorcyclist Killed in Orange County Car Accident

Motorcyclist Killed in Orange County Car Accident

Kenneth Brant, 61, was killed in an Orange County car accident after his motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred on the Ortega Highway near Lake Elsinore, the morning of November 28, 2010. Brant was travelling east on the highway when a 1980 BMW heading west hit him head-on.

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November 29, 2010

Los Angeles Car Accident Kills Elderly Woman

An 82-year-old woman was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which also resulted in seven additional injuries. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal car accident occurred at Avenue K and 20th Street East in Lancaster the night of November 25, 2010. Ziola Weipp, 39, and Lorena Sameron, 34, were both injured when their respective vehicles collided at the street intersection. The elderly woman killed in this car accident was a passenger in Weipp’s vehicle.

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November 27, 2010

Fresno Area Car Accident Injures Two

Desiree Harris, 28 and Brittany Van Zile, 26, were seriously injured in a Fresno area car accident the afternoon of November 21, 2010. According to The Merced Sun-Star, the injury car accident occurred on Highway 145 near Madera. The two Merced women were travelling in a 2005 Nissan Sentra when a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire veered into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into the Nissan. The Pontiac's driver, Honorio Tecpile, 21, had apparently drifted off the road and overcorrected before entering oncoming traffic lanes. Both women suffered major injuries, as did a female passenger in the Pontiac. Tecpile and his passenger Esquel Piepile, 18, sustained moderate injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

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November 27, 2010

Arrest Made in Fatal Riverside DUI Collision

 Arrest Made in Fatal Riverside DUI Collision

Michael Daniel Noreikas Jr., 28, was killed in a Riverside car accident, which officials say, was caused by his brother, 25-year-old Daniel Noreikas, who was driving under the influence. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, Daniel Noreikas was driving his 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck on Olivewood Avenue near Panorama Road early morning on November 20, 2010 when he lost control. The pickup hit a curb and rolled over. Michael Noreikas was transported to a local hospital where he died. Daniel Noreikas was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.

I offer my deepest condolences to the Noreikas family for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 24, 2010

Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident

Two people were killed and several others were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a minivan and a truck carrying inmates from a Los Angeles County fire crew collided head-on. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the fatal car accident occurred on Highway 138 near Gorman the afternoon of November 23, 2010.

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November 23, 2010

3 Steps to Find The Right California Personal Injury Lawyer For You

So many California personal injury law firms write about recent California product defects or traffic accidents, outlining reasons why a personal injury lawyer may be the right way to get the money that you need. But how can you be sure that you are working with the right California law firm? We intend to help you learn how to find a personal injury lawyer for your case. There are five steps you need to take.

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November 23, 2010

San Diego Car Accident Injures Pedestrian

San Diego Car Accident Injures Pedestrian

A pedestrian was injured in a San Diego car accident, which police say, occurred after a driver made an illegal U-turn. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury car accident happened at the intersection of Rosecrans and Kurtz Streets the night of November 20, 2010 in the Midway District of San Diego. The pedestrian, described only as a man in his 40s, was crossing Rosecrans when the driver of a Ford Ranger made an illegal U-turn and struck him. The man sustained a broken femur and was transported to an area hospital. It is unclear from the report if the truck driver was cited for the accident. An investigation into the incident is pending.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this San Diego pedestrian accident. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery from his injuries.

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November 23, 2010

Release of British Couple Could Mean More Investment in Maritime Piracy

The following is a guest blog post by the Texas Maritime Lawyers of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. This worldwide Jones Act law firm has handled personal injury cases for over 45 years.

Last week, a British couple who had been held hostage by a gang of Somali pirates, was released after a ransom of 500,000 pounds was paid. Members of the gang have announced that they will use much of this bounty to reinvest in the business. It's a sign of the formidable challenge that antipiracy efforts face.

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November 22, 2010

Fatal Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Los Angeles

Gae Sum Park, 81, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a CBS News report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the early morning of November 20, 2010 at Olympic and Harvard boulevards in Los Angeles' Koreatown. Officials say Park was walking outside of the marked crosswalk at the time of the fatal car accident. She sustained major body and head trauma and died at the scene of the accident. Police have described the hit-and-run vehicle as a light-colored vehicle, possibly a Toyota 4Runner.

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November 21, 2010

Ventura Car Accident Proves Fatal for Bicyclist

Rene Ambriz, 20, was killed in a Ventura car accident while riding his bicycle across the street. According to a news report in The Ventura County Star, the fatal bicycle accident occurred the evening of November 13, 2010 at the intersection of Ventura Road and West Hemlock Street in Oxnard. Police say Ambriz was riding his bicycle across Ventura Road when he was struck by a minivan driven by 42-year-old Paul Castaneda. Police also suspect Ambriz was crossing the street against a red light. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the car accident. An investigation is ongoing.

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November 20, 2010

San Diego Car Accident Involves Two Drunk Drivers

San Diego Car Accident Involves Two Drunk Drivers

Two people were injured in a San Diego car accident, which police say, may have involved two drunk drivers. According to a 10News report, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Pendleton Street and Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach the night of November 16, 2010. Two occupants of a Toyota Corolla were injured when a Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 25-year-old woman broadsided it. The 26-year-old male driver of the Corolla and a male passenger in the car sustained broken bones. Both, the driver of the Jetta and the driver of the Corolla face alcohol-related charges.

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November 19, 2010

San Diego Car Accident Involving Elderly Driver Injures Motorcyclist

San Diego Car Accident Involving Elderly Driver Injures Motorcyclist

A motorcyclist was severely injured in a San Diego car accident after an elderly driver attempted to turn ahead of him. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the motorcyclist was traveling north on Waring Road at Orcutt Avenue the afternoon of November 17, 2010. It was then, police say, a 90-year-old driver in a Toyota made as unsafe left turn and entered into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

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November 18, 2010

San Diego Motorcycle Accident Causes Major Injuries

San Diego Motorcycle Accident Causes Major Injuries

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident involving an AT&T utility truck. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury motorcycle accident occurred on State Route 78 near Julian, the morning of November 16, 2010. The motorcycle was travelling on the steep and winding roadway when it crashed head-on into the utility truck. The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. It is unclear at this time if the truck was in motion or if it was parked.

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November 17, 2010

Effective Class Action Ban May Devastate Consumer Protection

The Supreme Court faces yet another assault on state consumer protection efforts. This time, states are trying to protect the rights of consumers to organize class action lawsuits in order to fight unruly corporations with unfair practices. These corporations have tried to thwart consumer protection efforts by requiring that customers sign away their rights to access the courts and prohibit them from using class actions to vindicate their rights.

A class action lawsuit allows a group to file a claim collectively against a defendant. Often, the defendant has treated the group of individuals in the same way, for example, by using the same business practices. Class actions are most valuable where the individual claims of the group members are small, such that filing a claim individually is too costly. By pooling their claims, consumers can increase the value of their case, making it easier to finance and secure representation.

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November 17, 2010

Preemption May be Death by a Million Cuts for Consumers' Historical Rights

The Supreme Court is faced yet again with the decision of whether to bar state court remedies to individuals who have suffered personal injury from drugs and products. The question is whether the state laws that protect product users and patients from the negligence of manufacturers are "preempted," or wiped away, by federal laws. The cases the Court is currently faced with involve potentially dangerous vaccines, seat belt designs, and generic drugs. However, the preemption debate is about much more. It's about whether injured individuals will ever have their day in court against the entities that failed to live up to their obligations.

"Preemption" exists when a state law is made invalid due to its interaction with a federal law, which will always be superior. However, not just any federal law will preempt a state law. A court must not invalidate a state law unless Congress intended to override the state law when it drafted the federal law. Merely being related is not enough. It must be clear that Congress's purpose was to preempt. This can be demonstrated either by explicitly preempting state law in the federal law, or where it is impossible to satisfy both laws simultaneously, or where Congress's involvement in a particular area is so comprehensive that it could be considered to have intended to preempt the entire area of law.

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November 17, 2010

Mandatory Arbitration and the Rewriting of Consumer Rights

Consumers could be seriously affected by a case currently before the Supreme Court assessing the legality of adhesion contracts requiring mandatory arbitration. These forceful provisions have found their way into all kinds of consumer and employment contracts and have very serious impacts for the rights of the parties. The result is that consumers and employees can sign away their rights without ever even knowing it, and when disputes arise, they find themselves locked out of the courthouse.

Mandatory arbitration is the requirement that a party proceed to arbitration instead of the civil court system when a dispute arises as between the parties to a contract. Once a contract is signed, your right to access a judge in a state or federal courthouse is gone. Arbitration is the only option. Arbitration is a procedure wherein a neutral arbiter is chosen, usually a practicing lawyer, to hear the case and decide the dispute. After arbitration, one can file a civil suit, but there are only very narrow circumstances under which a court will review the judgment of the arbitrator.

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November 17, 2010

DUI Collision Kills Caltrans Worker

Gary Smith, a veteran Caltrans worker, was killed in a suspected DUI collision as he was working on Highway 99 in Butte County. According to a KTXL news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred near Chico the night of November 14, 2010. Caltrans workers, including Smith, were setting up a road closure on the highway when Russell Hodge drove his car through the closure and struck Smith. Police arrested Hodge on suspicion of drunk driving and second-degree murder.

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November 16, 2010

Five Killed in San Diego Car Accident

Five people – identified as Ana Lilia Gonzalez, 31, Lance Allen Heath, 43, and his wife Amy, 36, 57-year-old George William Miller and 37-year-old Tonya Beth Trayer -- were killed in a San Diego car accident the afternoon of November 13, 2010. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal car accident occurred on Highway 98 near Ocotillo in Imperial County, when 36-year-old Carlos Ramirez Bobadilla veered into a group of 12 motorcycles from a Lakeside motorcycle club. Among the five who died in this horrific car accident was Ana Gonzalez, a passenger in the Dodge Avenger driven by Bobadilla.

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November 16, 2010

Low Cost Auto Insurance Program: How to Get It

California law requires that all drivers be insured. For many however, the cost of insurance is too high to maintain and many low-income drivers simply go without it to the detriment of everyone. Assemblyman Dave Jones' bill, SB 171, was set to expire but on September 28, 2010, Schwarzenegger signed a five year extension. SB 171 is the first of its kind in the nation and offers low cost basic insurance to qualifying, low-income drivers with good records.

Under SB 171, all insurers in the state of California are required to sell a certain number of low-cost policies to qualifying drivers. Insurance companies and agents are required by law to inform prospective policyholders about the program. With poverty levels rising this program is more important than ever and insurance companies and agents must be held accountable to inform the public.

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November 15, 2010

Five Children Injured in Riverside Car Accident

Five Children Injured in Riverside Car Accident

Five children were injured in a Riverside car accident that involved an 89-year-old female driver. According to a KABC news report, the serious injury pedestrian accident took place at Cypress and Kirby streets in Hemet the evening of November 12, 2010. Five children -- ages 5, 6, 7, 11 and14 -- were crossing the street at the intersection. One vehicle stopped, but a second vehicle driven by the elderly woman passed the stopped car and crashed into the children. Three of the children suffered critical injuries and two of them sustained serious injuries. The driver has not been cited pending an official investigation into the car accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these injured children. Apparently, they were crossing the street to return home after playing in a nearby park. Tragic! These injured children and their families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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November 14, 2010

Fatal San Diego Pedestrian Accident

Fatal San Diego Pedestrian Accident

A woman who was killed in a pedestrian accident in National City has been identified as 53-year-old Maria Trinidad Anguiano Galindo. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Galindo was walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of D Avenue and East 18th Street the morning of November 5, 2010, when she was struck by a pickup truck that was turning left. Galindo sustained fatal injuries. The driver has not been cited or arrested pending an official investigation.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Maria Trinidad Anguiano Galindo. This grieving family will be in my prayers.

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November 13, 2010

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Injures 16-year-old

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Injures 16-year-old

A teenager who was injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Yuba County has been identified as 16-year-old Jessica Rose. The Appeal-Democrat reports that the injury car accident happened the evening of November 7, 2010 on Rupert Avenue near Hammonton-Smartville Road. Rose was walking along the roadway when she was struck by an approaching SUV. The driver of the SUV that hit Rose did not stop at the scene. Authorities have described the hit-and-run driver as a white woman with black hair. The suspect vehicle is an older model SUV with faded red paint, possibly a Jeep, Montero or Trooper.

My heart goes out to Jessica Rose who fortunately escaped major injury here. I hope and pray that she recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries she has sustained.

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November 12, 2010

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Proves Fatal

Lauren Ann Freeman, 21, was killed in a hit-and-run car accident in West Hollywood after she was struck by a Bentley while walking in a crosswalk. According to a CBS News report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of November 10, 2010, when Freeman was crossing the street at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Hammond Street. Ryan Bowman, an Australian national and Venice resident, turned himself to police the following day in connection with the incident. Police say alcohol may have also played a part in this accident. Immediately after hitting Freeman, Bowman drove away from the scene, abandoned the Bentley in a residential neighborhood and fled on foot.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lauren Ann Freeman for their tremendous loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 12, 2010

Three vehicles involved in Jacksonville accident

Three cars were involved in an accident on southbound I-95 that tied up traffic for hours. According to the individuals involved in the crash, the accident occurred when a van that was in the middle lane of the roadway swerved and hit two other vehicles.

Traffic was at a standstill while emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and assist the injured victims. Officials and witnesses on the scene have said that no one involved was seriously injured in the accident.

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November 11, 2010

Orange County Car Accident Seriously Injures Pedestrian

Orange County Car Accident Seriously Injures Pedestrian

A man suffered major injuries in an Orange County car accident after he was struck by a vehicle while walking in a marked crosswalk. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury car accident occurred the evening of November 10, 2010 when the man was walking in a crosswalk near Santa Ana Boulevard and Ross Street. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition. Police have not arrested or cited the driver pending an official investigation.

My heart goes out to this injured victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I wish this man the very best for a quick and complete recovery from his injuries. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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November 10, 2010

DUI Collision in San Diego Injures Four

DUI Collision in San Diego Injures Four

Four people were injured in a San Diego car accident which police say, was caused by a drunk driver. According to a news report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury car accident took place the morning of November 7, 2010 on Palm Avenue in the South Bay area. Officials say a speeding BMW sideswiped a vehicle, which was then pushed into an unoccupied parked car.

Two people in the vehicle struck by the BMW, including a 34-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The woman sustained a broken femur. The 29-year-old driver of the BMW and his 30-year-old female passenger were also treated for injuries. The driver of the BMW was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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November 9, 2010

Los Angeles Car Accident Kills Mother and Daughter

A mother and her daughter were killed in a Los Angeles car accident when a car hit them as they stood on the sidewalk. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Coliseum Street in Leimert Park, the afternoon of November 6, 2010. A Volkswagen Beetle and a Chevrolet pickup collided at the intersection. The Volkswagen then crashed into the 89-year-old woman and her daughter. The elderly woman died at the scene of the car accident, while the daughter, believed to be in her 60s, died at a nearby hospital later that night. The driver of the pickup truck was cited for failing to yield right-of-way.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the two women killed in this tragic pedestrian accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

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November 8, 2010

Orange County Car Accident Critically Injures Young Bicyclist

Orange County Car Accident Critically Injures Young Bicyclist

An 11-year-old boy was critically injured in an Orange County car accident when he was struck by a van while riding his bike. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the serious injury bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Brookdale Lane and Sunridge Drive in Huntington Beach the morning of November 5, 2010. Police report that the boy was struck by a 1970 Volkswagen van when he tried to cross the street. The young victim of this car accident sustained major head injuries despite wearing a helmet. Police are looking for witnesses to this car accident. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the boy injured in this tragic bicycle accident. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery from his injuries.

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November 7, 2010

Hit-And-Run Car Accident Injures Pedestrian

A hit-and-run car accident in Los Angeles left an 18-year-old man with serious injuries the morning of October 30, 2010. The pedestrian was walking near the intersection of Vanowen Street and Noble Avenue when he was struck by a white, four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Maxima or an Infiniti. The car left the scene of the pedestrian accident. The teenager was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The hit-and-run driver is still at large.

My heart goes out to this injured victim and his family for what they are going through at this time. I wish him the very best for a swift and full recovery. He will be in my prayers.

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November 6, 2010

Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Injures Young Trick-or-Treater

Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Injures Young Trick-or-Treater

A hit-and-run car accident in Los Angeles left a 3-year-old trick-or-treater with critical head injuries the night of October 31, 2010. The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the girl was walking with her aunt at the intersection of 77th Street and Avalon Boulevard in the Florence area of south Los Angeles when a red Toyota hit them. The girl sustained severe head trauma, but is expected to survive. Her aunt suffered injuries to her hand. The hit-and-run driver is still at large.

I hope the little girl has not suffered catastrophic injuries in this pedestrian accident. I wish both the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 5, 2010

Teenager Fatally Injured in Orange County Car Accident

Teenager Fatally Injured in Orange County Car Accident

Sydney Ramirez, 16, died from injuries sustained in an Orange County car accident. According to The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident took place the morning of November 1, 2010 at the intersection of Crescent Avenue and Watson Street in La Palma. The John F. Kennedy High School Student was using a marked crosswalk to cross the street when a car hit her. She was transported to an area hospital where she died two days after the accident. It is unclear if the driver will face charges, but an investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved young Sydney Ramirez. Please keep her grieving family members and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 4, 2010

Pedestrian Killed in Orange County Car Accident

Kelly Jay Henningsgaard, 56, was killed in an Orange County car accident when he was struck by at least two vehicles. According to an ABC news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Harbor Boulevard near Penguin Avenue in Fountain Valley the night of October 30, 2010. Police say that Henningsgaard may have stepped into traffic on Harbor Boulevard before being hit by the two vehicles. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the crash and they are searching for more information.

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November 3, 2010

San Diego DUI Collision Kills Man

San Diego DUI Collision Kills Man

A man was killed in a San Diego car accident, which officials say, was caused by a wrong-way driver who was under the influence. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, 20-year-old Kathleen Sloan was driving a Ford Explorer SUV west in the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 8, the afternoon of November 1, 2010. California Highway Patrol officials say the Explorer then collided with a Ford Econoline van. The driver of the van died at the scene. Sloan sustained major injuries. She was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this deceased victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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November 3, 2010

California College Student Wins $1.5 Million from Conditions of Dangerous Public Property Lawsuit at Azusa Pacific University

The California personal injury law firm, BISNAR | CHASE, represented an Azusa Pacific University student who was injured in February of 2008 because of conditions of dangerous public property and motor vehicle negligence on her school campus. BISNAR | CHASE has recently announced that the student, Julie Farris, was awarded $1.5 million after suffering a severe, permanent brain injury because of the accident. The law suit was filed against the City of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University, and the driver of a school-funded trolley who collided with Julie while she was riding her bicycle on campus.

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November 2, 2010

Two Pedestrians Injured in Orange County Car Accident

Two Pedestrians Injured in Orange County Car Accident

Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in an Orange County car accident after they were struck by a car at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Gilbert Street and Cerritos Avenue in Anaheim the night of October 31, 2010. The two pedestrians were crossing Cerritos at Gilbert when a silver Honda turned left and struck them. The pedestrians were transported to a local hospital for treatment. They have been listed in stable condition.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured pedestrians involved in this Anaheim car accident. I wish them both a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.

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November 1, 2010

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Proves Fatal

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Proves Fatal

A 42-year-old man was killed in a San Diego truck accident when a dump truck trailer struck him as he crossed the street. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in East Village at the intersection of 15th and Imperial Avenues the morning of October 28, 2010. The man was pushing a shopping cart south on 15th Avenue when the truck hit him. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed in this pedestrian accident. My thoughts and prayers are with this grieving family.

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November 1, 2010

Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Recall

The following is a guest blog from the Bailey law firm.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall this week of 73,500 units of spray-on fabric protector produced by Claire-Sprayway Inc. Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard. Dangers of inhalation of fumes and particles have haunted the past decades of use of products--from insulation to paints to household sprays. Regulatory bodies have been slow to meet the safety challenges of modern industry. Litigation is often the only true regulation for consumer protection, but necessarily too late for those plaintiffs bringing to the court's attention the damages visited upon them by unreasonably dangerous products.

November 1, 2010

U.S. Chamber Uses Courts for Own Agenda

Tom Donahue, the President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has said that litigation is “one of our most powerful tools for making sure that federal agencies follow the law and are held accountable." For years however, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been using litigation as a tool to block Americans from receiving justice while using the courts for their own corporate advantage. A recent news report by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) exposes the Chamber as one of the most aggressive litigators in Washington D.C. In 2009 the Chamber appeared in 131 cases, “a new record for litigation activity.” The Chamber also spent hundreds of millions of dollars closing courthouse doors to Americans by lobbying anti-consumer candidates and preventing justice from being received.

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November 1, 2010

Schwarzenegger Signs Bill to Keep Low Cost Auto Insurance Program

California law requires that all drivers be insured. This law makes sense and seeks to hold people financially responsible for their actions no matter what the circumstances be it distracted driving, a DUI, or other type of car accident that may occur while operating a motor vehicle. For many however, the cost of insurance is too high to maintain and many low-income drivers simply go without to the detriment of everyone. Assemblyman Dave Jones' bill, which was set to expire, was signed by Schwarzenegger on September 28, 2010 extending the bill for another five years. The first of its kind in the nation, the bill offers low cost basic insurance to qualifying, low-income drivers with good records.

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November 1, 2010

Consumer Protection Attorneys Are Heroes

Consumer protection attorneys are somewhat like caped crusaders. They protect the interests of the masses. They are the class action attorneys. They file legal suits on behalf of the many, not just the individual. They do it with very little fanfare. Class action suits are about stopping corporate greed and practices that harm us. BISNAR | CHASE supports the Public Justice Foundation and its efforts to preserve the class action lawsuit.

Think what would happen if corporate giants like AT&T, Verizon, BP Oil, Wells Fargo, AIG, and Bank of America were able to avoid class action litigation. Individuals could not challenge these corporate giants on their own. It is only by virtue of the availability of the class action suit and the attorneys that are willing to handle such cases that we can keep a check on large corporate giants whose practices may take advantage of the average person.

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