California Injury Blog

Published on: April 15, 2010

John Bisnar Receives Outstanding Achievement Recognition by WeTip

By Brian Chase

“It’s our privilege to honor John Bisnar with the Outstanding Achievement Award based on his extraordinary efforts and exemplary service in the field of crime prevention and WeTip support,” said Susan Aguilar, CEO of WeTip, a leading anonymous crime reporting service non-profit organization. “John epitomizes what it means to have a giving spirit, to put ideas into action to help victims of violent crimes, and to make a difference in the community. It’s support like this that enables organizations like WeTip to prevent crimes and save lives.”

John Bisnar, partner of the California personal injury law firm, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys (www.BestAttorney.com), will be presented this award at the 37th annual WeTip National Crime-fighting Conference on Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport. The recognition honors his dedication to crime prevention and the collaboration he has worked on with WeTip to launch the Hit-and-Run Reward™ program. This program is designed to offer cash to witnesses who can provide information that leads to the arrest of those who have caused an accident and fled the scene. Witnesses can provide information anonymously, by phone (800-6-Hit-N-Run) or through the Hit-and-Run Reward™ program website.
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Published on: April 15, 2010

Your First Step To Recovery After A California Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Someone who is seriously injured in a car accident in California can have tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. They can have a huge amount of loss wages and may have a permanent injury that affects them their entire life. They need to recover the money from the people who are responsible.

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Published on: April 14, 2010

Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident

By Brian Chase

A 42-year-old Riverside woman was killed in a fiery Los Angeles car accident the night of April 12, 2010 on the 5 Freeway in Glendale. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Glendale Boulevard. Three people were taken to area hospitals with major injuries. The woman who later died was in cardiac arrest. A 35-year-old man was in serious condition with a possible head injury and burns. A girl, about 6 years old, suffered burn injuries to her legs. Preliminary reports from California Highway Patrol officials indicate that a vehicle may have stalled and was struck by another vehicle. An investigation is underway.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim in this crash for their tragic and devastating loss. My heart also goes to the man and the little girl who were seriously injured. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: April 13, 2010

DUI Car Collision Leaves One Dead

By Brian Chase

Bruce Bone, 42, was killed in a car accident after his vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver who was travelling the wrong way on Highway 50, close to the Red Hawk Casino in Placerville, the night of April 7, 2010. According to a news10 report, the fatal car accident occurred when 55-year-old Theresa Ghersanich drove her Toyota SUV east in the westbound lanes of the highway and crashed head-on into Bone’s vehicle. Bone sustained fatal injuries. Ghersanich was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Bruce Bone for their tragic and devastating loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to his grieving family members. They will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: April 12, 2010

Two Killed in Suspected DUI Collision

By Brian Chase

Two people were fatally injured in a car accident the morning of April 10, 2010 after their vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver on Highway 41 in Kings County. According to a news report in the Visalia Times Delta, police arrested Ruben Lopez, 65, in connection with the fatal car collision that killed two persons, ages 87 and 63. California Highway Patrol officials say Lopez was driving a 1994 Chevy Silverado south on the highway, near Newton Avenue, when the vehicle entered the northbound lanes. The Chevy then, struck the left front end of an oncoming 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. Both the occupants of the Grand Am died at the scene. Lopez sustained major injuries and was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of these two people who were killed because another driver chose to drink and drive. Tragic! Please keep their grieving family members in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: April 12, 2010

How to Use a Special Needs Trust

By Brian Chase

Special needs trusts are guided by different policies in each state which can drastically affect how the trust may be used. It is important that a reliable special needs trustee manages the trust in accordance with policies and uses proper discretion when distributing the trust. Setting realistic and reasonable expectations regarding the trust with the beneficiary are also advised, so everyone is on the same page.
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Published on: April 11, 2010

Ventura Injury Car Accident Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver

By Brian Chase

Two people were injured in a Ventura car accident after a man who was reportedly under the influence and trying to get away from the scene of a hit-and-run collision, crashed into their vehicle. The Ventura County Star reports that the accident occurred the morning of April 2, 2010, when John Allen Wilson, 47, rear-ended a vehicle occupied by its driver and a 3-year-old child near River Street, in Fillmore. Wilson was apparently trying to flee the scene of an earlier hit-and-run accident on Santa Fe Street. Wilson is facing DUI and hit-and-run charges. The driver and the child were taken to an area hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.

I hope that the injured victims in this case have not suffered major injuries. I wish them the very best for a speedy and full recovery. They will be in my prayers.
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Published on: April 10, 2010

MTA Bus Accident in Los Angeles Injures Three

By Brian Chase

Three people sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident involving a Metro bus and another vehicle in Northridge. Fox News reports that this injury crash happened in the 17900 block of West Lassen Street the morning of April 5, 2010. The driver of the other vehicle was critically injured while the MTA bus driver and a passenger in the bus suffered minor injuries. Officials are looking into the cause of this accident.

I sympathize with the victim who sustained critical injuries in this crash. I hope and pray that this injured victim makes a speedy and full recovery. Please keep all the injured victims of this crash in your prayers.
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Published on: April 9, 2010

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys Sponsors Walk Like MADD 2010

By Brian Chase

The California personal injury law firm, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, has recently announced that they will be a corporate patron and water sponsor for 2010 Walk Like MADD. The event will take place on Saturday, May 8 in Huntington Beach, California and is designed to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in their programs for victims of drunk driving and the prevention of drunk driving.

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys staff are currently involved in raising money for the event and will participate in the 5K walk to provide water for participants. The firm’s involvement also looks to educate people about their legal rights as victims of drunk driving accidents.

“We’re proud to be a sponsor of such an important event and a supporter of MADD, an organization that works tirelessly to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking,” said John Bisnar, founder of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys. “The statistics involving drunk driving crashes are staggering. That’s why we felt it was so important to get involved with the Walk Like MADD 2010 event, to give something back to our community and to educate victims of drunk driving crashes, to help them seek justice against offenders and to recover monetary damages for injuries and wrongful death.”
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Published on: April 9, 2010

Pit Bulls Attack and Disfigure Unattended Infant

By Brian Chase

A 6-month-old infant was severely injured and disfigured in a dog bite incident on April 3, 2010, after he was left unattended in an apartment with two pit bulls. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the brutal dog attack occurred when the 22-year-old mother of the baby — Carrie McKinney, left the baby in an infant carrier on the floor, in a room at her friend’s apartment. A pit bull and pit bull mix attacked the baby severing his testicles. The dog’s owner is identified as Doug Ritchey. Officials say the dogs tore off the baby’s diaper and bit his scrotum. The baby was transported to a local hospital, but his condition is not clear. The incident is being investigated by police and child protective services.

My heart goes out to this little baby for what he has gone through. It is not clear if he has sustained life-threatening injuries. But it is clear that these injuries will affect him for a prolonged period of time, if not, for the rest of his life. This child will certainly be in my prayers.
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