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A man was injured in an Orange County car accident after two cars collided at an intersection, the morning of February 28, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Santa Margarita Parkway and Buena Suerte in Rancho Santa Margarita. Officials say one of the vehicles was turning left at the time of the crash. One man was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. It is not clear if either driver will be cited for the crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with the man who has been injured in this Orange County crash. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Leslie Cushing, 77, was killed in a Huntington Beach car accident after a vehicle hit him as he crossed a busy thoroughfare. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the evening of February 27, 2012 near the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Indianapolis Avenue. Police say Cushing was crossing Beach Boulevard in front of a McDonald’s restaurant, north of Indianapolis Avenue, at the time. Officials also say there is no crosswalk in that portion of the roadway, and that it was dark and raining. The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made pending an official investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Leslie Cushing for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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A 62-year-old woman was fatally injured in a San Diego car accident after a vehicle struck her as she crossed the street. According to the San Diego Medical Examiner’s report, the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Reynard Way and Redwood Street in the Middletown area of San Diego, the evening of February 25, 2012.

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One person was injured in a Garden Grove car accident, which officials say was caused by roadway debris. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the rollover accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of the 22 Freeway at the Goldenwest and Knott streets exit in Garden Grove, the morning of February 23, 2012. The driver of a Toyota 4Runner lost control when he attempted to avoid a portable toilet that was present on the roadway. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries as the SUV overturned. It is not clear who dropped the portable toilet on the roadway.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this Orange County accident. I wish the victim the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Six people were critically injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a vehicle jumped a sidewalk and slammed into a group waiting to board a bus. According to a KABC news report, the injury collision occurred the afternoon of February 22, 2012 at the Metro Silver Line platform off the northbound 110 Freeway, near the 105 Freeway. Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a blue colored Honda in the carpool lane when the car went over a sidewalk. The Honda then entered the bus lane, swerved around a parked bus, and struck the victims, as they were about to get on the bus.

Six people were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. Four of the victims – three men and a teenage girl – sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. A doctor at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center said the victims had suffered a range of injuries from head injuries to broken bones and internal injuries. Officials conducted a field sobriety test on the driver. Investigators say alcohol was not a factor in the crash, but they are still looking into whether the driver was under the influence of drugs. No charges have been filed against the driver pending an official investigation.

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A pedestrian was critically injured in an Irvine car accident after being struck by a vehicle, the night of February 21, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury crash occurred at the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Main Street. Police say the collision with the car at the street intersection caused life-threatening injuries to the pedestrian. The victim was transported to an area trauma center. The investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the seriously injured pedestrian. I wish this injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A donut shop employee and a customer were injured in a Santa Ana car accident when a car crashed into the store, the evening of February 19, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the car crash occurred at the Donut Star on South Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana. Officials say a man in his 60s lost control of his car, which entered the store. The two victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene. The driver claims that the car had a mechanical failure, but investigators say that it appears that he hit the accelerator instead of the brake. It is not clear if he will be cited for the crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this Orange County car accident. I’m relieved to hear they did not suffer more serious of injuries and I wish them the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Car accidents are a fact of life. Almost everyone will be involved in some type of collision at some point in life, either as a driver or passenger. However, for an unlucky few, a major car accident causes life to become a series of physical and financial nightmares. Bills pile up as these unfortunate victims lie in pain, unable to work or carry on a normal life. To add insult to injury, insurance companies and their lawyers often ignore or minimize the pain and suffering of victims by trying to settle for far less than is fair and right.

Fortunately, car accident lawyers in Tustin are ready and willing to take up the fight for victim’s rights in car accidents. Thanks to the work of car accident attorneys in Tustin, victims are paid what is fair and are able to recover their health and life. In those cases where full recovery is not possible, the victim is at least able to find closure to the situation, knowing that they will be paid for their pain and suffering and even receive an income for the rest of their lives. Even more reassuring, victims know that their families will not suffer from the loss of income precipitated by their injuries.

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Every day, people are injured in personal injury accidents. Some of these accidents are truly minor and do not result in any lasting damage; others cause life-long problems that will forever plague the victims with loss of mobility, loss of health, or other permanent injuries. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident, Garden Grove personal injury attorneys are ready to help you file an action to recover damages.

A Garden Grove personal injury attorney is a professional who serves a specific purpose in our “litigious” society. While there will always be people willing to file frivolous lawsuits, most people who file personal injury claims have valid damages that should be paid for by the person or company that caused the injury. In most cases, however, these injuries would remain uncompensated were it not for Garden Grove personal injury attorneys. Insurance companies and defendant’s lawyers will try many strategies to ensure that you do not receive proper compensation for your injuries; a Garden Grove personal injury attorney will be sure that you receive what is fair.

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Neil McConaghy, 91, was killed in a Riverside County car accident, which involved five vehicles. According to a news report in The Desert Sun, the fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road in Cathedral City, the morning of February 16, 2012. Officials say a Ford F550 truck smashed into McConaghy’s Chrysler PT Cruiser. McConaghy was transported to a Palm Springs hospital where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses said the driver of the pickup may have suffered a seizure just before the crash. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Chain Reaction Collision

The Ford F550 apparently first sideswiped a parked SunLine Transit Agency bus before striking McConaghy’s PT Cruiser, which was stopped at the intersection. The impact of the collision pushed the PT Cruiser into a Lexus SUV. All the vehicles then hit a Ford Mustang that was turning north from Ramon onto Date Palm. Witnesses said the Ford truck ran over the top of the PT Cruiser and “mowed it through the intersection.” One other person received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Police are still investigating the cause of this accident.

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A woman was seriously injured in a Santa Ana car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred the morning of February 16, 2012 at the intersection of Bristol Street and Elder Avenue. The pedestrian, who was between 50 and 60 years old, was walking north on the west sidewalk of Bristol and began crossing Elder. She was about four to five feet into the intersection when a driver who was traveling east on Elder struck her.

The impact from the collision knocked the victim to the number three lane of Bristol. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene before police arrived. No vehicle description is available at this time. The woman, who was lying unconscious on the roadway, suffered severe head injuries and was transported to Western Medical Center. Anyone with information is asked to call Santa Ana police at 714-245-8214.

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Christian Rhineer, 28, was killed in an Irvine car accident after a vehicle struck him near a street intersection, the morning of February 14, 2012. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Michelson Drive. Police say the driver of a Volvo sedan struck Rhineer as he was riding his bike. Police are still looking into who had the right-of-way at the time. Rhineer, who was apparently not wearing a helmet, was transported to an area trauma center with critical injuries. He died from his injuries later that day. The 26-year-old driver of the Volvo has not been cited or arrested pending an official investigation.

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

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Two men, identified as Jose Anthony Hernandez and Everardo Zuniga, both 22, were killed in a Buena Park car accident, which officials say involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the single vehicle DUI collision occurred during the early morning hours of February 10, 2012. Ryan Hernandez, 22, was driving west on La Mirada Boulevard near Alondra Boulevard when he struck a raised median and lost control. The vehicle continued west across the intersection and hit a wall and a concrete light pole. Anthony Hernandez and Zuniga, who were passengers in the back seat, suffered fatal injuries. The front seat passenger was uninjured. Ryan Hernandez has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter. The investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Jose Anthony Hernandez and Everardo Zuniga for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep these grieving families in your thoughts and prayers.

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Mei Chen, 82, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Rosemead after she was hit by a tour bus while crossing the roadway. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the afternoon of February 10, 2012 at the intersection of Garvey and Walnut Grove avenues. Chen was walking in a crosswalk when the tour bus attempted a right turn and struck her. The elderly pedestrian died at the scene. Police are looking into what caused this fatal pedestrian accident.

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

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Dennis Kelly Timms, 61, was killed in a San Bernardino car accident, which officials say involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a KABC news report, the fatal hit-and-run accident occurred in the 8500 block of Calabash Avenue in Fontana, the night of February 8, 2012. California Highway Patrol officials say the man was walking outside his nursing home when a champagne-colored Lincoln Navigator with large chrome rims and tinted windows struck him. He was dragged about 75 feet before the car drove away. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Anyone with information about the incident or the hit-and-run driver is asked to call CHP officials at (800) TELL-CHP or (800) 835-5247.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Dennis Kelly Timms, who was killed in this horrendous hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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A father and his 14-year-old daughter were injured in a San Diego car accident, which officials say involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the injury collision occurred the night of February 9, 2012 on Country Club Lane in Escondido. The man and the girl were in their condominium on Eveningside Glen, when a 23-year-old man driving on Country Club lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into the residence.

The father was pinned under the front tire of the pickup and it took firefighters 20 minutes to extricate him. He suffered a broken leg, concussion and facial injuries. He has been listed in critical condition. The daughter, who was doing her homework when she was struck, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup truck suffered head injuries, and has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

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Columbus Tustin, a Northern California carriage maker purchased 1,300 acres of what had been the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana for the price of one dollar and fifty cents per acre. Mr. Tustin attempted to create "Tustin City," but sales of home sites were slow, and in the early 1870s he ended up giving free lots to anyone who would build a home.

By the turn of the century, groves of apricots and walnuts were gradually being replaced by the more profitable Valencia oranges. During World War II, three military bases were established in nearby bean fields and unincorporated areas in proximity to Tustin including the navy's Lighter-Than-Air Base (where the huge hangers housed coast-patrolling blimps). Literally, there were only about 900 residents in the city until the building boom of the mid century.

In the 1950s, Tustin's growth began in earnest. The orchards were developed by builders and by 1970 the population had jumped to 32,000. Growth was a painful process as houses replaced orange groves. Tract after tract replaced grove after grove.

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A 3-year-old girl was killed and her mother was critically injured in an Anaheim car accident, which officials say was caused by a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred the evening of February 8, 2012 at the intersection of Gilbert Street and Guinida Lane. Police say the 26-year-old woman was pushing her daughter in a stroller and walking in a crosswalk when a 1995 Nissan Maxima struck them.

The driver of the Nissan abandoned the vehicle, which was later determined to have been stolen, and fled on foot. Passers by stopped to help the mother and her child who were lying on the roadway, critically injured. Both were transported to an area trauma center. The child died from her injuries and the mother remains at the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses to the collision or anyone with more information about the hit-and-run suspect is asked to contact California Highway Patrol at 949-559-7888.

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February 9, 2012--Daly City, CA-- The California Department of Public Health cited a local resident care facility, Seton Medical Center, with the maximum allowable fine by law after an investigation uncovered inadequate care in the wrongful death of a resident. The patient, who was not identified in the report, was said to have died after proper respiratory care was withheld by the staff at the Medical Center.

Public health officials announced Tuesday Seton Medical Center, 1900 Sullivan Avenue, received a $100,000 fine after an investigation into the death of a resident. The officials found that the staff had been negligent in providing proper care, and cited the facility with a class “AA” citation, which carries the maximum financial penalty.

I want to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim in this case for the loss of their loved one.

Nursing Home Accident Statistics

Deaths in nursing homes due to negligence are, unfortunately, not as uncommon as many would believe. Overworked and underpaid staff lead to neglect of necessary care. In 2005, 91.7 percent of all nursing homes in the United States were cited by health inspectors for some form of violation. In 1999, 5,000 deaths nationwide were attributed to poor nursing home care. Experts estimate that one in three nursing home residents will experience some form of neglect or abuse during their stay.

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A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured in Santa Ana car accident after a driver struck her bicycle and drove away. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the hit-and-run accident occurred at the intersection of West Warner Avenue and South Greenville Street in Santa Ana, the night of February 6, 2012. Officials say the girl was riding through a crosswalk at an intersection when the car hit her. She suffered significant injuries. The suspect vehicle has been described as small, but there is no other information currently available.

My thoughts and prayers are with the young victim of this hit-and-run car accident. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Personal injuries happen every day, yet most people never recover the money for their injuries, medical bills, lost time at work, and pain and suffering to which they are entitled by law and by right. Personal injuries may be minor or severe, but they all have one thing in common: they are caused by someone’s negligence.

Perhaps you have experienced a slip and fall accident because an employee of a company failed to clean up a spill or to warn customers appropriately. Perhaps you were the victim of a car accident because someone carelessly ran a red light. Perhaps you were injured by a product you purchased which did not function correctly. In each of these cases, someone was responsible for your injuries, and it is only right that the person or company responsible should pay for your damages. If you are a victim of personal injury accidents, a professional personal injury attorney will be able to help determine whether or not you have a case.

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Four people were injured, two critically, in an Orange County car accident, which officials say, was caused by the driver of a big-rig that ran a red light. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred on the 5 Freeway at the Avenida Pico off-ramp in San Clemente, the morning of February 6, 2012.

California Highway Patrol officials say a big-rig exiting the freeway ran a red light and crashed into a BMW and Volvo SUV at the intersection, pushing the two vehicles into another big-rig. Two women in the Volvo were transported to an area trauma center in critical condition. One person in the BMW was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two children, who were also passengers in the BMW, were not injured. No one has been cited or arrested pending an official investigation.

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A woman was killed in a Los Angeles County car accident involving a driver who fled the site of the collision, the night of February 3, 2012. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the pedestrian accident occurred on Orchard Village Road near Dalbey Drive in Valencia. Officials say the woman was walking along the curb at or near the intersection, when a southbound car, driven by 68-year-old Jonathan Anker, struck her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Anker was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the pedestrian killed in this tragic hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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A massive Pfizer birth control recall has been issued after a packaging error was discovered in early February. As of today, 1 million pill packages have been recalled after several were found to have the wrong number of active tablets. Some packages have too many while others have too few, and those who are taking Pfizer brand birth control will soon find whether the mix up will result in unanticipated pregnancies.

As of now, it is too early to assess the damage inflicted by Pfizer's error, but our history with manufacturers who have failed to properly produce their products as advertised tells us that this may lead to a number of Pfizer recall lawsuits. Women who have been taking Lo/Ovral tablets, Norgestrel, and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets may find themselves in a position for which they took the necessary precautions to prevent. If so, they may have a claim for compensation against the products manufacturers, as well as any other entity that is found responsible for the mix up.

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The Clippers may be making a push towards taking over Los Angeles, but the Lakers still have rabid fans across the nation. There are countless people who never get the opportunity to go see their favorite team, but a personal injury attorney in Santa Ana has put together a noble effort to give children with disabilities the chance to see the Lakers for free. Several children have already been selected to attend games throughout the 2012 season and it looks as though there is no short supply of tickets. All you have to do is send an email to jjbisnar@bestattorney.com and tell Bisnar and Chase why you believe your candidate deserves to see the Lakers.

Bisnar and Chase is a Santa Ana personal injury law firm which assists victims of all types of personal injuries. Over the last 30 years, Bisnar and Chase attorneys have assisted over 6,000 personal injury victims and have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Bisnar and Chase attorneys and staff members participate in public outreach programs and local giveaways on a regular basis.

If you have suffered injuries in Orange County, speaking with a Bisnar and Chase Santa Ana personal injury lawyer may be in your best interest. They offer a free case evaluation with no strings attached. Call 1-800-259-6373 to get free legal information and find out if you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

Ruben Crummie, 71, was killed in an Inglewood car accident after he was struck by two vehicles. According to a CBS news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of February 2, 2012 near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hardy Street. Inglewood police say Crummie exited his stalled truck to get gas when he was hit. The first car that hit him stopped, but the second driver fled the scene. Police are hoping that witnesses to the incident will provide them information about the second driver. No arrests have been made pending an official investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Ruben Crummie for their devastating loss. Apparently, this hit-and-run car accident occurred when Crummie was helping his friend move a bed. Please keep his grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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An elderly woman was injured in a Los Angeles car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, the evening of February 1, 2012. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Ellen Drive and Cypress Street, which is in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County near Covina. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The nature or extent of her injuries is not known at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this pedestrian accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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February 1, 2012—Santa Rosa, CA—44-year-old Monica Shears died Monday from burns sustained in a house fire last week, authorities reported.

Ms. Shears was discovered on the ground just inside the doorway to her apartment on Sebastapol Road on January 16. Firefighters entered the building to fight a blaze which started in an empty bedroom on the second floor of the building. According to Battalion Chief Mark Basque, an empty gasoline can was found in the bedroom where the fire started. Sprinklers were able to contain the blaze, which was extinguished in about five minutes. No charges have been filed in the case at present.

Ms. Shears suffered second- and third-degree burns over the upper part of her body. She had earlier been transferred to the Bothin Burn Center at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.

I want to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ms. Shears’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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Louisa Valdovinos, 55, of Menifee, was killed in a Riverside car accident, which officials report involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news article in The Press Enterprise, the fatal DUI collision occurred on Winchester Road south of Scott Road near Menifee, during the early morning hours of January 29, 2012. Officials say 30-year-old Jason M. Richter, of Oceanside was under the influence of alcohol when his Pontiac Grand Am drifted into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota Corolla. The driver of the Corolla, Valdovinos, died at the scene of the crash. Richter sustained critical injuries, while his wife suffered moderate injuries. Richter may face DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Louisa Valdovinos following this tragic DUI collision. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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