California Injury Blog

Three people were injured in a Long Beach car accident after a Ford Expedition SUV carrying members of a high school soccer team collided with another vehicle in the downtown area. According to a news report in The Press-Telegram, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Broadway, the morning of December 27, 2011. Police say the Ford SUV heading east on Broadway and a Ford Focus traveling north on Magnolia collided. The Expedition flipped over and landed upside down. Two of the SUV's passengers suffered non-life-threatening injuries as did the driver of the Ford Focus. All three victims were taken to area hospitals. The cause of the accident is under investigation as both drivers claim to have had the green light.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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An estimated 10-20 people are fatally injured each year from dog attacks, with most of the victims being young children. Nationally, around 4.7 million dog bites happen every year. These numbers are shocking, and many are quite honestly, completely preventable. With the rise of pets and overall population density in Anaheim, California, we have seen an increase in dog bite cases with saddening consequences.

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Anaheim is known for Disneyland and the Angels Stadium and Anaheim Duck Pond. Being the most populated city in Orange County and the 10th most populated in the country has proven to be somewhat unsafe, since motorcycle accidents have increased in recent years. Contact the Anaheim motorcycle accident attorneys today if you need help with your case.

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Karen Lee Henthorn, 60, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. According to news reports in The Press-Enterprise and The San Bernardino County Sun, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of East Lynwood Drive and North Mountain Avenue, the evening of December 26, 2011. Officials say a 1994 Honda sedan hit Henthorn as she was walking in the crosswalk. She was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries shortly after the incident. Officials say drugs or alcohol were not factors. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family members and friends of Karen Lee Henthorn for their tragic and devastating loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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A 50-year-old bicyclist suffered severe injuries in a Santa Ana car accident after being hit by a vehicle. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred in the 100 block of North Euclid Street, the evening of December 25, 2011. Santa Ana police say the bicyclist was transported to an area trauma center in critical condition and was undergoing surgery. It was not clear if the bicyclist was in traffic lanes or in a crosswalk at the time. No arrests have been made or citations issued pending an official investigation. Officials are looking into what led to this collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the victim who has apparently suffered life-threatening injuries in this crash. I wish this person the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Three people, including two brothers, were seriously injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a car ran a red light and hit another vehicle. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the injury crash occurred the night of December 22, 2011 at the intersection of Azusa and Cameron avenues in West Covina. Police say that a Chevy Impala that was northbound on Azusa was speeding and struck a car that was preparing to make a left turn from Cameron to Azusa. The Impala's driver, who ran the red light, is also suspected of being under the influence. He was hospitalized with injuries. Of the two brothers in the other car, one was critically injured and the other was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two brothers who were injured in this crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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The statistics for the commercial center of Orange County – Irvine, California, are unbelievable. 14 deaths in 2009 occurred from car accidents, four of which occurred due to drunken drivers. Occurring on the 5, 405, and on popular streets such as Jamboree, many of these car accidents could have been prevented. If you have been a victim of a car accident in Irvine and suffered serious injuries, then you should contact car accident lawyers Irvine as soon as possible for a free consultation. You could be entitled to compensation.

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A motorcycle officer was injured in a Chula Vista car accident after a driver made an unsafe left turn in front of him, The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The officer was on patrol southbound on Fourth Avenue, the morning of December 21, 2011, when a northbound motorist made a left turn across the officer's path mid-block between H and I streets. Officials say the driver of the sedan was attempting to turn into the driveway of a business. The officer ended up striking the passenger side of the sedan and was thrown to the pavement. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured. It is not clear if the motorist will be cited in connection with this crash.

My heart goes out to the injured motorcycle officer. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Anthony Medina, 22, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a KABC news report, the hit-and-run car accident occurred on Olympic Boulevard in East Los Angeles, the night of December 15, 2011. Medina was crossing the road when a 2008-2010 blue Subaru Impreza struck and fatally injured him. The family and the authorities are now requesting information regarding the whereabouts of the driver. A video of the crash has been posted online to get tips from viewers who recognize the vehicle.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anthony Medina for their terrible loss. My heart goes out to his family members who are grappling with many questions here, especially with the hit-and-run driver still at large. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Monica Varillas, 21, was injured in an Anaheim car accident, which officials say, was caused by a driver who made an unsafe left turn and also fled the scene. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred the morning of December 19, 2011 at the intersection of Euclid Street and Catherine Drive. Police say Varillas was driving a Honda Civic south on Euclid Street with her 1-year-old child.

A Chevy Cavalier made a left turn in front of the Civic at the intersection. The male driver of the Cavalier abandoned his car about 50 feet from the Civic and walked away from the scene. Varillas was hospitalized with injuries, but the child was uninjured. Officials are still looking for the hit-and-run driver. He was last spotted at a 7-Eleven market near the scene of the crash.

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Ten people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say, involved nine vehicles. According to an ABC News report, the injury crash occurred the afternoon of December 18, 2011, at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Vernon Avenue in Leimert Park. Police say a silver Chevrolet pickup truck was northbound on Crenshaw and traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided with two vehicles that had slowed down for the traffic light at Vernon. The Colorado pickup truck crashed into the back of a small Chevy sedan and a Ford SUV, which triggered a chain-reaction collision with several other vehicles. One person had to be extricated. One woman broke her ankle while two others suffered critical injuries. No charges have been filed pending an official investigation.

My heart goes out to all the injured victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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While you may not realize it, being bullied at school is a huge problem for today's youth. Cyber-bullying has taken over most of the space in the bullying realm with things like message boards, facebook, twitter, and other online outlets, but physical bullying is unfortunately still alive and well. Studies have shown that 77% of students from kindergarten to twelfth grade have experienced some form of bullying - whether verbal, physical, or psychological.

What this means for you - as a parent - is that it needs to be addressed just as you'd address any developmental issue with your children. If ignored, bullying can lead to self-confidence issues, depression, and even angry responses that can get your children in trouble rather than the child doing the bullying.

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Lake Forest California is located in South Orange County and despite its high affluence and safety ratings, is still prone to car accidents. In August 31, 2007, a fatal car accident left one dead, and a similar accident in July 2006 left 2 injured and one dead. January 1, 1991 right after New Years, a tragic drunk driving accident also left one dead. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Lake Forest car accident, contact the Car Accident Attorneys Lake Forest today.

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A Long Beach police officer was injured in an Orange County car accident after a Toyota Corolla crossed double yellow lines and hit him. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the motorcycle accident occurred on the westbound 91 Freeway near Magnolia Avenue in Buena Park, the morning of December 15, 2011. Officials say the police officer was riding between the fast and the carpool lanes when the Corolla changed lanes to exit the carpool lane, crossed over double yellow lines and struck him. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his right arm and was transported to a nearby hospital. It is not clear if the car's driver will be cited for making an unsafe lane change and crossing double yellow lines.

I wish the injured police officer the very best for a complete and quick recovery from his injuries. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

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With a massive population that grows by the second, California is the most unique state in the union. However, being so large and diverse makes California ripe for personal injury so knowing who the right California personal injury lawyer to call in case of an accident can prevent a lot of headache in the foreseeable future.

California is unique in that it has every type of natural, geological phenomena - except tundra - which means we have parks, beaches, forests, jungles, and snow-topped mountains. We're also one of the most active states in the country, which as you could assume, creates many injuries as well.

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In recent months, several horrifying accidents have resulted from fatigued or overworked truck drivers. Recently, a truck driver fell sleep at the wheel causing a truck accident. Peterson, the plaintiff, suffered a herniated disk in the crash, sued the driver and his employer, and was awarded 1.98 million dollars.

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A 17-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy were seriously injured in a Victorville car accident after they were struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk. According to a news report in the Victorville Daily Press, the pedestrian accident occurred the night of December 13, 2011, when the teen was pushing the child in a stroller and crossing Seventh Street and Desert Knolls Drive at the light.

A 62-year-old man made a left turn from Desert Knolls Drive onto Seventh Street and hit the girl and the child. After striking the victims, the driver dragged the stroller for a short distance. The girl suffered cuts and scrapes, while the child sustained a fractured skull. The driver remained at the scene and talked to police. No arrests have been made pending an official investigation.

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A 47-year-old bicyclist was killed in an Orange County car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver, the night of December 13, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Serrano Road and Ridge Route in Lake Forest. Police say the male bicyclist was hit by a white van. The hit-and-run vehicle was last seen leaving the crash northbound on Serrano Road. The bicyclist was transported to a nearby hospital with massive head injuries. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Anyone with information about this fatal hit-and-run accident is asked to contact investigators at 855-847-6227.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased hit-and-run car accident victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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At least two people were injured in a Costa Mesa car accident, which involved three vehicles, near Orange Coast College. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred the afternoon of December 12, 2011 close to the intersection of Fairview Road and Merrimac Way. After the initial collision, one of the vehicles struck a speed limit sign on the side of the roadway, before crashing into a telephone pole. Officials say the three-car accident, involving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck, a Honda Pilot SUV and a station wagon, injured three people two of whom were transported to a local trauma center. Police are still trying to determine if slick roadways may have contributed to the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to everyone who was injured in this crash. I wish the two victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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In recent months, several horrifying accidents have resulted from fatigued or overworked truck drivers. Recently, a truck driver fell sleep at the wheel causing a rear-end collision. Peterson, the plaintiff, suffered a herniated disk in the crash, sued the driver and his employer, and was awarded 1.98 million dollars.

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Celia Torres, 73, and her grandson, David Gonzalez, 16, were killed in a San Diego car accident, which police report, involved a drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal DUI collision occurred on state Route 125 outside of Fletcher Hills, the night of December 9, 2011. Officials say Celia Torres was traveling at approximately five miles per hour in heavy traffic when a truck slammed into the back of her Nissan Pathfinder. The collision set off a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles and resulted in two vehicles becoming engulfed in flames.

Celia Torres and David Gonzalez were trapped inside the Nissan Pathfinder and "burned to death within a minute." The driver of the truck, Justin Foulds, 39, of Lemon Grove, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter. Foulds told officials that he had just attended an office Christmas party.

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The road can be a scary place for motorcyclists, so knowing who the best Anaheim Motorcycle Accident Attorneys are can give you the ultimate peace of mind. The aftermath of a motorcycle can be frightening, chaotic, and downright confusing, but we've been in Orange County for over 30 years and we've handled every motorcycle accident case possible.

Many times a traffic accident involving a motorcycle and car wind up being the fault of a negligent motorist. Many drivers don't know biker's rights on the road and fight until their blue in the face claiming their innocence only to be proved wrong in a court of law.

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A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries in an Escondido car accident after he was hit by a vehicle that was making a turn. According to a news report in The North County Times, the injury crash occurred the morning of December 9, 2011, at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Ash Street. Police say the motorcyclist was traveling west on Lincoln when it collided with a pickup truck attempting a left turn. The rider was transported to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition. Anyone who has more information about this collision is asked to contact police at 760-839-4966.

My thoughts and prayers are with this motorcyclist who has apparently suffered major, possibly life-threatening injuries, in this crash. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Stuart Lessig and his wife, Elizabeth, both 24, of Fallbrook, were seriously injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials say, involved a drunk driver, the evening of December 7, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury motorcycle crash occurred at the intersection of South Mission Road and Almond Street in Fallbrook. Police say Stuart Lessig was driving his 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle in the southbound lane of on South Mission Road when he was hit by a Mazda B2300 pickup truck driven by 57-year-old Randall Arnold. Officials say Arnold made a left turn in front of Lessig's motorcycle. Lessig and his wife were thrown onto the roadway and sustained major injuries. Arnold suffered minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

My heart goes out to this young couple that has suffered serious injuries in this motorcycle accident. I wish them both the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

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A construction worker suffered serious job injuries after falling at the site of Newport Beach's future city hall building. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the construction accident occurred the morning of December 6, 2011 in the 1100 block of Avocado Avenue. Officials say the male worker fell about 30 feet and was taken to a regional trauma center for treatment. The worker was said to have been in "stable" condition when he was transported to the hospital. Cal-OSHA is expected to investigate this incident. Details about how the worker fell were not released.

My thoughts and prayers are with this injured construction worker and his family. I wish him the very best for a quick and full recovery from whatever injuries he has sustained.

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A 6-year-old boy was injured in a San Diego car accident after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of L Street at 25th Street in Sherman Heights, the afternoon of December 4, 2011. Officials say the young bicyclist turned at the intersection when a Honda Civic, driven by a 40-year-old man, hit him. The boy, who was reportedly not wearing a helmet, suffered non-life-threatening head injuries and was hospitalized. It is not clear if the 40-year-old male driver will be cited for the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the 6-year-old victim of this San Diego accident. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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A man and woman were severely injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a sheriff's department patrol car struck their vehicle at a street intersection. According to a City News Service article, the collision occurred near La Brea and Hawthorne avenues in West Hollywood, during the early morning hours of December 3, 2011. A video news crew reports that the sheriff's sergeant went through a red light while responding to a call and crashed into the victims' vehicle. The man and woman in the car were critically injured, while the officer sustained relatively minor injuries. It is not clear if the patrol car had its emergency lights on at the time of the accident. An investigation is ongoing.

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If you're looking for the best California car accident attorneys, then look no further. The attorneys at Bisnar | Chase have been working tirelessly for over 30 years to serve citizens of California. Their offices in Orange County serve as a hub, but they've represented clients up and down the state.

Taking on such cases as car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and even pedestrian accidents, the Bisnar | Chase California car accident attorneys have had their plates full for decades. Their quality is found in their two key offerings:

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The US government recently reported plans to increase truck driver's wages iin a new effort to reduce fatalities due to common truck accident causes. A road safety remuneration tribunal will be set forth July of next year.

Truck accidents cost the economy 2.7 billion dollars last year. Studies have shown that lower rates for paying truck drivers have caused an increase in risk-taking behavior.

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Denley Angeles, 18, was killed in an Anaheim car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway to catch a bus. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the morning of December 1, 2011 at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue. Police say Angeles had just gotten off a bus and was trying to cross the street to catch another bus when a Toyota Camry hit her. Investigators are still looking into who had the right of way at the time. No citations or arrests have been reported. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Denley Angeles for their tragic, heartbreaking and untimely loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Six people were injured in an Orange County car accident, which involved three vehicles. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred on Seal Beach Boulevard and the 405 Freeway in Seal Beach, the evening of November 30, 2011. Officials say two of the vehicles appear to have collided head-on and may have been traveling at high rates of speed. Initial reports state that one of the two vehicles veered from its lane and struck a third.

Two SUVs – a Ford Explorer and Expedition – along with a pickup truck were involved in the crash. A family of four including two children and two other drivers were injured in the collision. Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle. The injured victims -three men, a woman, and two girls were transported to area hospitals, but it is not clear if the injuries were life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the victims of this car accident. I pray for their swift and complete recovery from whatever injuries they have suffered.

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