The truck driver, 30-year-old Robert Sam Sanchez, fled the scene, but was arrested a short distance away from the accident scene. He was still displaying signs of alcohol intoxication, officials said. Sanchez apparently works for the city of Malibu and lives in Oxnard. It is not clear whether he was on the job or returning from a city event at the time of the fatal Los Angeles car accident. Armas and his son were on their way back to Malibu during the annual 200-mile Los Angeles Wheelmen "Grand Tour" event.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Rod Armas and his young son who is in the hospital with serious injuries. I offer my deepest condolences to Armas' surviving family members, his wife Shelly Armas, his son and two daughters. Please keep this family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.

It's hard to understand how a driver can strike a man and a young boy and leave them to die on the street. Obviously in this case, Sanchez took off because he knew he was intoxicated and would get in trouble if apprehended. Well, he is in serious trouble now. He is certain to face felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with this fatal bicycle accident – as he should. Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation of California law.

California Vehicle Code section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Rod Armas' family would be well advised to retain the services of experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyers who will analyze all aspects of this case and hold the negligent parties accountable. In this case, I would also look into whether Sanchez was on-the-job for the city of Malibu or returning from a city event. If that was the case, the city could also be held liable for this accident and resulting death and injuries. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims may be able to file wrongful death claims to secure compensation to cover medical or funeral expenses, loss of earnings, loss of companionship and other related damages.

According to a news report in the Fresno Bee, 32-year-old Willie Rivera Jr. was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck the wrong way and collided head-on with the Honda at the intersection of Jensen and Armstrong avenues the night of June 24, 2009. The Silverado apparently sideswiped a Ford pickup and then hit the Civic. A Daewoo sedan was also caught up in the fatal car crash.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of the three victims who were killed in this fatal DUI car crash. I offer my deepest condolences to them. I also wish the driver of the Civic, Barrera, who suffered major injuries, the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep him in your prayers.

I sincerely hope Rivera is held civilly and criminally responsible for causing this fatal car accident killing three people. In California, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal.

California Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

California Penal Code section 191.5 (a) states: "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

The families of the deceased victims would be well-advised to consult experienced California personal injury attorneys who have had success with wrongful death claims. Such claims compensate families of deceased victims in cases where negligence or wrongdoing was involved. Injured victims may also be able to receive compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and other related damages.

According to a news article on Consumer Reports, this new report released by Safety Research and Strategies (http://www.safetyresearch.net/chrysler-gm-bankruptcy) looks into the implications of a provision in the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies that allows the automakers to avoid liability for the vehicles made before the bankruptcy. The report projects that based on information provided by both GM and Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3,400 Americans will be injured or killed by a defective Chrysler of GM vehicle during the first year after the bankruptcy.

I absolutely agree with Sean Kane, the president of Safety Research and Strategies. If these product liability claims are not filed we do lose an important "defect surveillance tool." That means we give these auto makers a "get out free" card where they don't have to be held accountable or bear liability for deaths and serious personal injuries caused by their product defects. Basically, there is no incentive for GM or Chrysler to recall their defective vehicles.

A close look at the statistics of death and injury claims fielded by these two large U.S. automakers reveals some shocking details. Between the third quarter of 2003 and the fourth quarter of 2008, Chrysler was looking at 3,497 death and injury claims. GM fielded a whopping 15,284 death and injury claims during that same period. These claims collectively represent an annual average of 636 and 2,779 casualties respectively! GM and Chrysler account for more than 40 million fleet vehicles in the United States and the two companies also accounted for nearly half of all claims filed against auto manufacturers during the above-mentioned time period.

Despite these staggering numbers, GM and Chrysler represent only 38 percent of the market share. Between 2004 and 2008, Chrysler issued 109 product recalls affecting 11.4 million vehicles while GM issued 129 recalls that affected 19 million vehicles. Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and New York lead the nation in a state-by-state breakdown of Chrysler and GM death and injury claims.

There is no question that public safety is at jeopardy here. Based on Chrysler and GM's history of death and injury data and claims, there is no reason to believe that the vehicles they have produced will be defect free. Deaths and injuries as a result of malfunctioning autos made by these two companies will still continue. What protections and safeguards are in place for consumers? So far, not much and that to me is deeply disturbing.

My heart goes out to the family of the deceased victim, who apparently died because this Los Angeles nursing home neglected to properly care for him after he fell. Why did he fall in the first place? Why was a wheelchair-bound man trying to get up and walk on his own? Did he call for help before he ventured to get off his bed? How long did he wait for staff to arrive before he decided to get up on his own? What type of safety supports were or weren't present in his room? How has the nursing home changed its procedures after this incident? All these questions must be answered to really understand the seriousness of the problem here.

Nursing home negligence and abuse has been on the rise for the last several years and these tragic incidents of neglect and abuse only seem to be increasing. At Bisnar | Chase, we have represented and continue to represent nursing home negligence and abuse victims and their families. What I've observed is that these nursing homes are run like profit-making machines. I'm not saying they shouldn't make money. All businesses should be able to make money. But, what I have a huge problem with is when a nursing home deliberately keeps its facility understaffed or provides substandard care to increase its profits. This makes me mad as $#&%!

The family of this deceased victim would be well-advised to consult experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys, who will pursue the negligent parties and hold them accountable for their actions.

Here's how Richardson describes his loss to the Associated Press: "It's like watching a sunset in black and white. The things that you take for granted, not only smelling fresh-cut grass or bread in the oven…you miss those parts of your life. There's not a day that goes by that you're not reminded of it."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers against three Zicam products -- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Nasal Swabs and discontinued Swabs in Kids' Size. Apparently, Zicam belongs to an under-the-radar, but legal sector of the drug industry called homeopathic remedies. Many drug injury attorneys have seen these pharmaceutical drugs sold over-the-counter without prescription as legal drugs claiming to treat specific aliments, yet they are not routinely reviewed for safety or benefit by the FDA. Matrixx Initiatives, the company that makes Zicam, still maintains Zicam is safe and has not yet issued a product recall. All that the company has agreed to, so far, is to suspend shipments and reimburse customers who want refunds.

If you or someone you love has suffered from a loss of sense of smell as a result of taking zinc-containing Zicam cold remedies, please contact the pharmaceutical litigation attorneys at Binar | Chase at 1-866-310-5252. We will schedule a free consultation to discuss and evaluate your particular Zicam case and will also put you on a list to be updated about the Zicam warning as we continue to get more information. Our personal injury attorney firm is determined to hold these defective drug manufacturers responsible and accountable for the injuries hundreds, if not thousands, have suffered as a result these defective Zicam products.

After the initial impact, the bus and truck continued sliding 20 to 30 yards. The bus then crashed into a large block wall. Six passengers on the bus suffered personal injuries and all 23 were pulled through the windows after the bus crashed into the wall, San Bernardino County Fire Department officials said. The Los Angeles-bound charter bus had just picked up the passengers from the casino. Police are apparently still investigating what caused the bus-car accident, but based on the preliminary investigation, they are placing the blame on the driver of the pickup truck. Police say they believe alcohol or drugs may have played a part in this bus collision.

I'm relieved that other than the suspected drunk driver, no one else was seriously hurt or killed in this San Bernardino bus accident. I wish the injured bus passengers the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

In this particular California car-bus accident, based on initial reports, it seems that the deceased driver was responsible for the bus crash. If the preliminary investigation results are accurate, Hernandez was intoxicated and ran a red light. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152. Running a red light is also a serious traffic violation, per California Vehicle Code 21453.

If you have been involved in a bus accident or any type of San Bernardino car accident, it is in your best interest to consult experienced California personal injury attorneys, who will advise you on the most suitable course of action and give you more information about how to protect or pursue your legal rights. Whatever the type of accident you have been involved in, please remember that you would be well-advised not to talk to any insurance agents, sign any papers or enter into a settlement without talking first to a knowledgeable personal injury attorney.