California Injury Blog

Published on: March 21, 2010

Three Injured in San Diego DUI Car Collision

By Brian Chase

Three people sustained injuries in a San Diego car accident, which officials say was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the crash occurred the afternoon of March 12, 2010 on the State Route 67 near the San Vicente Reservoir. Jason Cooley, the 22-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Impala, who was northbound on the highway, crossed over into opposing traffic lanes and struck a Toyota Yaris. Sean Harkey, the driver of the Yaris, suffered a broken arm and leg. Cooley and his infant son sustained injuries that were described as “not serious.” California Highway Patrol officials say Cooley was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

I wish Harkey, the most seriously injured victim in this crash, the very best for a quick and full recovery. Considering that an infant was involved in this head-on crash, it is indeed fortunate that there were no catastrophic injuries.
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Published on: March 20, 2010

Ventura Car Accident Causes Serious Injuries

By Brian Chase

Two people, Jacquelyn Drake, 62, and Brandon Lamb, 56, sustained serious injuries in a Ventura car accident, after the SUV they were in was hit by a speeding driver. The Ventura County Star reports that the major injury crash occurred on March 15, 2010, on the Highway 101. California Highway Patrol officials say 19-year-old Giovanny Ruiz was driving at speeds of over 90 mph in the northbound lanes of Highway 101, near Telephone Road, when he lost control of his vehicle and struck an SUV being driven by Lamb, on its driver’s side. The SUV went off the roadway and slammed into a tree. Both Lamb and Drake sustained major injuries, while Ruiz suffered minor injuries.

It is indeed fortunate that the injuries sustained by these victims were not life-threatening although they were serious. I wish both Lamb and Drake the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Published on: March 19, 2010

Bakersfield Swimming Pool Accident Claims Brothers

By Brian Chase

Two young boys — Marcus Tucker, 4, and 1-year-old Micah Tucker — died in a swimming pool accident after they drowned in the backyard pool of a Bakersfield home. According to an ABC News report, the brothers drowned the morning of March 17, 2010 when the boys’ mother, Candice Tucker, was at work. She had left the boys with her two roommates. One roommate was sleeping and another was in the bathroom when the boys went to the backyard and somehow fell into the pool. Family members believed that Micah must have accidentally fallen in and Marcus must have jumped in to save him. Both boys were found at the bottom of the pool.

This is a heartbreaking story. I offer my deepest condolences to the mother, Candice Tucker. I can only imagine the guilt and grief she must be feeling at this point. This family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: March 18, 2010

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys Sponsors Mission Viejo Mom for AIDS Bike Ride

By Brian Chase

For the second year, the Newport Beach personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys is sponsoring Loree Glenn, Orange County mother of two, for the AIDS/ LifeCycle, the “ride to end AIDS.” What is this ride about? It is a seven-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which raised money and awareness for the HIV and AIDS services of the L.A Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. This year’s event marks the ninth year for the AIDS/LifeCycle and the 17th overall, and will take place June 6-12.
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Published on: March 17, 2010

Mountain View, CA Challenged with a Lawsuit for Dangerous Public Property

By Brian Chase

The personal injury lawyers of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys have recently filed a lawsuit against the city of Mountain View, California for a dangerous stretch of roadway. The allegedly dangerous roadway conditions in Mountain View may have caused the accident in which Randy Richards endured severe injuries and lost of the use of his legs. The lawsuit is pending in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, case #108CV131502.

On January 9, 2008, Randy Richards was working on a roadway, Diericx Drive near Franklin Avenue, in Mountain View, California, when a northbound driver lost control and veered toward him. Randy was standing behind a legally parked pickup truck as the out of control car collided with Randy and the parked vehicle, pinning him between them.
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Published on: March 16, 2010

Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Los Angeles Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Amelia Ordona, 73, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after she was hit by at least six different vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway at the intersection of Winding Way, in Malibu. According to a CBS news report, Ordona and her 67-year-old sister, Amaro Pabalan, were crossing the highway to catch a bus the morning of March 15, 2010, when they were both struck. Ordona was hit initially, by a 2006 Honda Accord driven by 48-year-old Jay McNamara. The impact from the collision threw Ordona to the other side of the highway where she was struck again by about six more vehicles that were heading south. She died at the scene. Pabalan was also injured, but is expected to survive.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Amelia Ordona for their tragic loss. Please keep this grieving family in your prayers. I also wish Pabalan the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from her injuries.
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Published on: March 15, 2010

Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident

By Brian Chase

Jasmine Alexi Garcia, 19, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after the driver of the car in which she was a passenger, lost control and crashed. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports that the fatal car crash occurred the night of March 11, 2010 in the 700 block of Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park. The driver, a 19-year-old man, lost control of the 2007 Toyota Scion while traveling south on Atlantic, and went across all lanes of traffic The Scion then crashed into a tree. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate Garcia and the driver from the mangled wreckage. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition. Garcia died at the scene. Officials say speed may have been a factor, but are still investigating.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jasmine Alexi Garcia for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. My heart also goes out to the young driver and his family for what they are going through at this time. Please keep these injured victims and their families in your prayers.
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Published on: March 14, 2010

San Bernardino DUI Collision Causes Critical Injuries

By Brian Chase

David Matthews, 38, sustained critical injuries in a San Bernardino car accident, which officials say, was caused by a suspected drunk driver. The San Bernardino Sun reports that the major injury collision occurred the morning of March 8, 2010 when 19-year-old Ryan Inglesby, who was driving a 2005 Chevy pickup north on Sunset Road in Joshua Tree, ran a stop sign on Highway 62 and broadsided a 1999 Dodge Caravan. Matthews, who was the driver of the Dodge, sustained critical injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Police arrested Inglesby on suspicion of felony DUI.

I hope David Matthews did not sustain any catastrophic injuries in this collision. I wish him the very best for a quick recovery. Please keep this injured victim in your thoughts and prayers.
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Published on: March 13, 2010

John Bisnar Named a 2010 Top Southern California Attorney by Los Angeles Magazine

By Brian Chase

John Bisnar, partner of the Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys California personal injury law firm, has just been named as a 2010 Top Southern California Attorney by Los Angeles Magazine. The 32-year law veteran has received this honor following his appointment as a 2010 Southern California Super Lawyer by Orange Coast Magazine, his third year in a row.

John is a native of Southern California, earning his JD from Pepperdine University of Law and being admitted to the State Bar in July of 1978. He has served in the Army and been named a “Community Hero” by The United Way.

John has received wide recognition in 2010 already: he was recently featured in Newsweek’s “The Best of Los Angeles Law” as part of an issue that included interviews with notable figures such as Henry Kissinger, Hillary Clinton, Bill Maher and Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com.
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Published on: March 13, 2010

Should Pit Bulls be Regulated as a Breed?

By Brian Chase

The debate about pit bulls is getting louder in one Southern California community after a vicious dog bite incident in Fontana involving five pit bull mixes almost killed 5-year-old Destiny Colon and injured three of her siblings. Also, recently, a 3-year-old Apple Valley boy was fatally attacked by the family’s pit bull. A Hesperia woman recently suffered a broken arm after her own pit bull attacked her in October. With these and other recently recorded cases, there appears to be no shortage of dog attacks involving pit bulls.

Why is that? Some say that it is not the dogs’ fault. Pit bull advocates say that this breed gets a bad rap because of “neglect by irresponsible owners.” However, according to a recent article in The San Bernardino Sun, many in the local community, who have witnessed vicious behavior by pit bulls and pit bull mixes, say that pit bulls have a natural “mean streak” compared to other breeds of dogs.
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