As California personal injury lawyers, we strongly believe in the rights of consumers to seek compensation for injuries that are caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another. Be it an individual who drove drunk and injured someone or a large corporation that manufactured a dangerous and defective product, we believe that they should be held accountable for the injuries, damages and loss caused to unsuspecting victims.
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Boy Critically Injured in Orange County Car Accident
A 11-year-old boy suffered critical injuries in an Orange County car accident after he was struck by a car while crossing the street with another 8-year-old boy the evening of August 18, 2009, in Costa Mesa, California. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the two boys were crossing Wilson Street near Fordham Drive when they were hit by a blue Toyota Matrix. The 11-year-old was rushed to an area hospital with critical head injuries. The other boy complained of pain, but was not seriously injured, Costa Mesa police said. Newport Beach resident Ariel Claudio Mendoza, 35, the driver of the Toyota, was reported not to be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol in this car accident.
My heart goes out to the young boy and his family. I hope and pray this child pulls through his serious injuries and wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. He will certainly be in my prayers.
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Fatal San Francisco Area Car Accident
Eddo Robbiyarto Accettola, 23, was killed in an August 16, 2009 San Francisco car accident after his motorcycle collided with a minivan that was pulling out of an overlook near Lake Sonoma, The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports. California Highway Patrol officials said alcohol was not a factor in the motorcycle crash. However, investigators are looking into whether Accettola was driving at an excessive speed at the time of the accident.
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Orange County Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Gail Connelle, 64, was killed the night of August 13, 2009 in an Orange County car accident while crossing Beach Boulevard in Stanton, California. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, Connelle was on her way to work at a Walgreens in Stanton. She was crossing Beach near Chapman Avenue when a 65-year-old man in a Lexus heading north on Beach, struck her. Connelle had just been dropped off by a bus across the street from her job, according to her brother Michael Caserta.
Connelle was hit when she began crossing the street eastbound. Police are currently looking into whether Connelle was walking in the crosswalk when she was hit by the car. Caserta says he cannot imagine his sister would try to cross Beach Boulevard, which an extremely busy street, at the hour, outside a crosswalk. Connelle sustained severe injuries and was taken to an area hospital, where she died shortly after the accident. No citations were issued, or arrests made, pending a police investigation.
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Los Angeles Man Killed in Utah Motorcycle Accident
Leland Lloyd, 53, of Lancaster, California, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Washington City, Utah, on August 8, 2009, according to a news report in The Salt Lake Tribune. A suspected drunk driver in a Ford Explorer reportedly made an illegal left turn in front of Lloyd causing him to crash and strike his head on the SUV. Officials said Lloyd, who was wearing a partial helmet, died from massive head injuries at the scene of the car accident. John Hanson, 54, the driver of the SUV, has been arrested on suspicion of automobile homicide, driving under the influence, open container and improper left turn.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Leland Lloyd for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Apparently, he was in the area visiting family at the time. I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Lloyd. Please keep them in your prayers.
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San Diego Car Accident Involves Ford Explorer Rollover
Charlotte Lorraine Winn, 73, was killed in a August 10, 2009 San Diego car accident after she lost control of her 2001 Ford Explorer SUV and crashed on Route 79, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Winn was heading north on the highway when she lost control of the Explorer, which ran off the pavement and rolled over several times. The SUV came to rest against a tree on the west side of the road, California Highway Patrol officials said. Winn was airlifted to an area hospital where she died. Her 68-year-old husband, who was a passenger in the SUV, reportedly suffered moderate injuries.
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Fatal California Car Accident Involved Drunk Driver
Christa Balch, 40, suffered major injuries and her 4-year-old son, Sebastian, was killed in a California car accident involving a suspected drunk driver the night of August 9, 2009. According to a news report in the Monterey Herald, Balch’s car was hit by a 2006 Dodge truck driven by 31-year-old Dion Gussner. California Highway Patrol officials say Balch has stopped in the right lane at River and Las Palmas roads in Salinas when Gussner crashed into the car. Sebastian died at the scene while Balch and her 2-year-old daughter were taken to a San Jose hospital with major injuries. Gussner was charged with felony drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.
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Orange County Car Accident Victim Puts Glove Organizer to Good Use
The Orange County car accident lawyers at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys know and understand the shock and distress anyone goes through when they get in a car crash. That’s why we designed an Insurance & Registration Organizer where drivers can have their car documents handy and readily accessible. I have personally found this organizer to be invaluable — even when you get involved in a fender bender.
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Eight Killed in California Car Accident During Police Chase
Eight people, including five young children — Carlos Eric Salazar, 8; Jochelyn Grace Salazar, 7; Monique Janae Salazar, 4; Michael Alexander Salazar, 3; and Sienna Rose Salazar, 1 — were killed in a California car accident after a driver fleeing police crashed into a 1997 GMC pickup truck. According to an Associated Press news report, the car accident occurred the afternoon of August 8, 2009 in Dinuba, California. Police were pursing a Dodge Neon that was carjacked near Fresno, California, when the fatal car crash occurred. Four children were ejected from the truck. Officials say none of the children in the truck was wearing seat belts or were restrained in car seats.
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Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Los Angeles Car Accident
Manuel Garcia, 33, was killed in a hit-and-run Los Angeles car accident the night of August 5, 2009, CBS News reports. The pedestrian-car collision occurred near the intersection of Guthrie Avenue and Corning Street in Culver City, California. Police arrested 21-year-old Miguel Martinez. Officials say Martinez fatally struck Garcia and fled the accident scene. Martinez has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Garcia suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead in an area hospital.
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