At least two people were injured in a Los Angeles bus accident after a Metro bus collided with a FedEx truck, the morning of January 25, 2012. According to a KABC news report, the crash happened in the 9600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard. The impact from the crash knocked the delivery truck on its side and spilled an unknown amount of fuel on to the roadway. Two people were taken to an area hospital with injuries. Officials are still looking into what led to this crash.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery, and sincerely hope that they were not seriously hurt.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 227 fatalities and 25,043 injuries involving Los Angeles car accidents. Countywide, car accidents claimed 554 lives and injured 50,817 people, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what caused this bus versus truck accident. There are still several unanswered questions here. Who was at fault for this crash? Did one of the vehicles make an unsafe turn? Did the bus or the FedEx truck make an unsafe lane change? Did one of the drivers fail to yield the right-of-way? Did impairment, driver distraction, inattention, speed or some other form of negligence play a part in this injury crash? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the bus driver is determined to have been at fault, then, the driver and his or her employer can be held liable. On the other hand, if the FedEx truck driver is found to have been at fault, that driver as well as his or her employer can be held financially responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. An accident victim would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to victims and their families.

A 58-year-old man suffered major injuries in a San Diego car accident after a postal truck hit him as he was crossing the road. According to a 10News report, the injury collision occurred the afternoon of January 9, 2012 at the intersection of Gramercy Drive and Sandrock Road in San Diego. Officials say the westbound vehicle struck the man who was not walking in a marked crosswalk. The man was transported to an area hospital with bleeding in the brain, a leg fracture and shoulder injuries. The driver of the postal vehicle told officials that his vision had been blocked by a pickup truck turning into the driveway right before the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the pedestrian who has apparently suffered a traumatic brain injury in this accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 18 fatalities and 494 injuries involving San Diego pedestrian accidents. Countywide, 57 fatalities and 937 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents, during that same year.

Laws Relating to Pedestrians

Based on this news report, it appears that the pedestrian was crossing at an intersection. Officials, however, suspect that he was not walking in a crosswalk at the time. California Vehicle Code Section 21954 states: "Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard." The same section also states: "The provisions of this section shall not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway."

Fault and Liability

In this particular case, if the driver of the postal truck is determined to have been at fault, he and his employer can be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries and damages. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to the accident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a California governmental agency must be properly filed within 180 days of the incident.

Betty Dietz, 65, of Westminster, was killed in a pedestrian accident after she was struck by a trash truck in a residential neighborhood, the afternoon of December 29, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 9000 block of Madison Avenue near Magnolia Street in Westminster. Police say the woman had forgotten to put some trash out and was trying to flag down the driver when she was hit. The driver of the Midway City Sanitary District did not see her and ran over her. Dietz was transported to an area hospital where she died from her injuries.

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

Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 24 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents in Westminster. During the same year, four fatalities and 465 injuries were reported due to Westminster car accidents. In Orange County as a whole, 141 people died and 13,373 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2009.

Causes and Compensation Issues

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to why this accident occurred. There are several questions here. Did the woman run in front of the trash truck? Was the trash truck driver distracted or negligent at the time? Was the truck driver traveling at an unsafe rate of speed? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely why this accident occurred.

If the trash truck driver is determined to have been at fault, he and his employer can be held liable for Dietz's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased accident victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

Families of deceased victims in such cases would be well advised to contact an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to truck accident victims or their families.

Gabriel A. Edwards, 40, was killed in a San Diego car accident after his vehicle crashed into a semi that had pulled onto the shoulder of a freeway off ramp. According to a news report in The San Diego Union Tribune, the fatal truck accident occurred on the Japatul Valley Road off ramp off the Interstate 8 in Descanso, the night of December 4, 2011. Officials say the Rancho Bernardino man slammed into the back of the truck. Edwards succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. It is not clear what caused the crash. An investigation is ongoing.

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Gabriel A. Edwards following this tragic truck accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

San Diego Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 76 people were killed and 2,268 were injured as a result of car accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. During that same year, car accidents countywide claimed 217 lives and caused 12,998 injuries.

What Caused This Fatal Crash?

Based on this news report, Edwards crashed his pickup into the back of a semi that had pulled onto the shoulder of the roadway. There are several questions that remain here. Did the truck driver pull all the way onto the shoulder and was the vehicle completely off the roadway? Did the truck have adequate reflective tape on it? Did the truck driver turn on the hazard lights? Were there reflective warning cones or signs posted behind the stopped truck? Was there adequate space on that shoulder for a truck to pull over? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

In this particular case, if the truck driver was illegally parked, then, the driver and his or her employer may be held liable for the victim's wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, families of deceased car accident victims can seek compensation to cover damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, and loss of companionship. Victims' families in such cases would be well advised to contact a knowledgeable San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Recently an elderly driver hit a pedestrian in a horrible accident off Interstate 5. Her body was dragged by Newport and Walnut Avenue in Tustin, California. The city of Tustin is not new to truck and car accidents. Even for its relatively small size, Tustin had 3 fatalities due to vehicle accidents in 2009 alone. The same numbers are true for 2008, while 2 of the accidents were caused due to drunk driving. Contacting the Tustin truck accident attorneys is indispensable in a similar situation.

Most truck accidents are preventable. Product defects such as faulty breaks or old tires are often not maintained or replaced to save money. According to the 2000 census, trucking accidents alone accounted for 98,000 hours of traffic nationwide. Over $700 billion was made in trucking revenues this past year. These numbers do not make sense, as with these huge profit margins, truck companies still place unrealistic deadlines on their employers which cause them to feel pressured to keep their occupations. They speed, lose sleep, or take methamphetamines in order to meet these unfair orders. This is one of the main causes for many Tustin truck accidents in California.

A popular drug for truck drivers is crystal meth, which is inexpensive and helps truckers stay up and drive extended hours without sleep. Unfortunately, this drug’s side effects include hallucinations and delusions, and coming down from it can also impair judgment and motor abilities on the road, making it deadly.

If in fact you or someone you love is injured in a truck accident around Tustin or the 57 Freeway, there is no reason to feel powerless when you can have a legal truck expert who cares show you the laws and help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the truck accident attorneys in Tustin today.

Two men were injured in a Los Angeles car accident after a 2008 Scion crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer. According to a news report in The Signal, the truck accident occurred at Highway 126 and Commerce Center Drive in Newhall, during the early morning hours of November 8, 2011. Officials say the driver of the Scion, Wilson A. Ambrocio, drove through a red light before hitting the right side of the big rig. Ambrocio was unresponsive when the authorities arrived. One of the two passengers in the Scion was hospitalized as well. It is unclear if Ambrocio will be cited for the injury accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with Wilson A. Ambrocio and the passenger injured in this Los Angeles County accident. I wish them both a complete and speedy recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), four people were killed and 540 were injured in Santa Clarita car accidents. During that same year, there were 286 fatalities and 43,120 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County car accidents.

Possible Red Light Violation

Based on this news report, it appears that Ambrocio drove through a red light before crashing into the tractor-trailer. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown." I trust officials are also looking into whether distracted driving, a mechanical malfunction, inattention, or impaired driving caused or contributed to this crash.

Liability Issues

If Ambrocio is determined to have been at fault, he could be held liable for the injuries caused. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will stay abreast of the ongoing official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. A skilled car accident attorney will also inform victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.

Three women were fatally injured in a Los Angeles car accident, after their vehicle was rear-ended by a big rig. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the triple fatal car accident occurred early morning on June 27, 2011 on the 57 Freeway, south of the Auto Center Drive exit, in San Dimas.

The pickup truck carrying the three women and a man was traveling in the right lane next to the slow lane at about 5 mph due to a flat tire. The big rig was traveling at 55 mph and rear-ended the pickup truck. The frame of the pickup was bent down and the gas tank erupted causing the vehicle to catch fire. The three women died while the driver of the pickup, a 46-year-old man, was uninjured. The 25-year-old driver of the big rig was also uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these three deceased truck accident victims. These grieving families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 133 injuries reported involving car accidents in San Dimas. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 667 people died and 52,229 were injured due to car accidents during the same year.

What Caused This Tragic Crash?

Based on this news report, it appears that the big rig rear-ended the pickup truck at 55 mph causing the gas tank to explode. Officials say the pickup truck was almost stalled due to a flat tire. It is not clear why the driver of the big rig was unable to stop in time to avoid this fiery collision. Was the driver inattentive or distracted in some way? Was the driver of the truck fatigued or otherwise negligent? I trust officials will look into these and other issues in order to determine who was at fault here.

Fault and Liability

If the big rig driver is determined to have been at fault, then, the driver and his or her employer could be held liable for the victims' wrongful deaths. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost future income and benefits, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. In this particular case, it would also be a good idea to look into whether an auto product defect caused the gas tank to explode on impact. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to stay on top of the official investigation and better advise the victims' families about their legal rights and options.

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Losing a loved one because of an 18-wheeler accident is a devastating moment for a family. In the difficult and emotional time that occurs in the aftermath of such a wreck, the family may not want to think about possible legal action against the negligent parties responsible for their loss, but it’s often in the best interests of the family to quickly contact experienced legal help so that they can be compensated for their loss and see justice served by holding the liable parties accountable for their negligent behavior. Texas big rig accident attorney Michael Grossman offers the following information on some of the challenges that can present themselves when seeking compensation as a result of losing a loved one in a fatal 18-wheeler accident.

If a family or family member has had no prior experience in contacting an attorney for a wrongful death claim, the process may be unknown or somewhat foreign. However, most attorneys offer free consultations in which you’ll be able to share the details of your loved one’s fatal accident and be able to ask questions regarding what your possible legal options may be. The attorney will then be able to guide you towards pursuing a particular option that can result in you being compensated for your loved one’s loss. When a fatality has occurred, like a wrongful death in Corpus Christi, a wrongful death claim can be brought against any and all liable parties.

When 18-wheelers are involved in an accident, the first likely defendant is the truck driver, as they were the ones that were likely the immediate cause of the wreck. When this is the case, the wrongful death claim will also likely name the truck driver’s employer as another defendant. As a result, the trucking company’s insurance agency will also become a part of the claim. The involvement of these insurance companies is often the first major challenge in a wrongful death claim against a trucking company. Trucking companies carry insurance policies on their trucks and drivers that are often worth more than 50 times as much as a traditional, passenger vehicle insurance policy. As such, the trucking insurer is quite loathe towards losing any or all of that likely sizable sum in a possible compensatory package to be awarded to a victim’s family.

These insurers will use their best insurance adjusters to work these types of cases. These adjusters are seldom if ever anything like your neighborhood insurance adjuster. They are likely not looking at for your best interests, regardless of how in need your family may be of compensation for your loss, and are often only concerned with their company’s bottom-line. Furthermore, they will utilize certain techniques that they’ve likely honed over many years in order to poke holes into a family’s story regarding their loved one’s accident. This is done in an effort to cast any or all blame onto the victim so that their client, the trucking company, can be held less liable for the accident, thus resulting in a lesser payout that must be made to the victim’s family when and if compensation is awarded. If these insurance adjusters can somehow prove that the victim held complete fault for their fatal accident, the victim’s family would then receive no compensation whatsoever.

Additionally, a trucking insurance company is prepared for 18-wheeler wrecks, as they’re somewhat inevitable. They will have defense attorneys on call that will be able to quickly respond to the scene of an accident so that a case can begin being built before a victim’s family has likely even contacted their own legal representation, like a Houston accident injury lawyer. These defense attorneys will also have specific experience in working 18-wheeler accident cases, and, as a result, will know many ways in which to work in order to free their clients from liability for the accident.

In the event of drunk truck driver accidents, a drunken truck driver will bear liability for a wreck resulting injury or death. However, depending on the state where the accident occurred and the type of dram shop laws in existence in that state, a negligent bar or restaurant may be held partially liable for such an accident as well. Since 18-wheeler accidents caused by drunk drivers can cause an immense amount of property damage, personal injury, and loss of life, seeking compensation from both the truck driver, the trucking company, and a negligent alcohol-serving establishment may be necessary in order for an aggrieved victim to be receive fair compensation for the full extent of their incurred damages.

With experienced insurance adjusters working the accident claim, and seasoned defense attorneys working the case, a victim’s family can face quite a stout legal battle on their own without proper and experienced legal help. Consequently, by enlisting the help of a legal professional with prior experience in 18-wheeler accident cases, a victim’s family can stand a much greater likelihood of receiving compensation for their loss.

Compensation is made because damages are incurred, and there are two types of damages in wrongful death claims: survival damages and wrongful death damages. Survival damages relate to the damages the decedent would have incurred had they survived the fatal accident. These types of damages can include medical bills, lost wages, lost future wages, pain and suffering, or mental or emotional trauma that the victim would have suffered had they not died. Survival damages can be sought by a spouse, child, parent, or sibling. On the other hand, wrongful death damages relate to damages that they victim’s family incurred as a result of their loved one’s passing. Wrongful death damages can include medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of economic support, and mental or emotional trauma caused by the loss. Wrongful death damages can be sought by parents, children, or spouses of the victim. A robust wrongful death claim will ensure that both types of damages are taken into account so that a bereaved family is fully compensated for their loss.

Knowing what to do in the aftermath of an 18-wheeler accident in which you’ve lost a loved one can be difficult. Thinking about pursuing legal action against the liable parties may be the last thing you’d like to think about in such a situation. However, statutes of limitations exist in every state, which means that there is a certain timeline that exists in which a bereaved party can bring legal action against a negligent party that caused their loved one’s death. As such, quickly contacting an attorney, like a Hot Springs truck accident injury lawyer, that can practice in your jurisdiction after you’ve lost a loved one can be a beneficial first step towards seeking compensation and seeing justice done. As your own, or your family’s, financial future may be at stake in light of your loved one’s passing, you likely have very little to lose and much to gain by enlisting the help of a competent and experienced wrongful death attorney or law firm.

Georgia Fisher, 47, was killed in a motorcycle accident after a truck driver made an unsafe left turn in front of her. The Daily Breeze reports that the fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Earle Street in Long Beach the morning of January 24, 2011. Fisher was riding her motorcycle south on Earle when the driver of a tractor-trailer attempted a left turn to enter into the APL terminal. Fisher hit the side of the cab.

She was wearing a helmet, but it came off with the force of the collision. She was transported to a local hospital where she died from trauma and severe internal bleeding. Investigators are looking into filing manslaughter charges against the truck driver, who they say, was at fault for this fatal truck accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Georgia Fisher for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep this grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 100 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Long Beach. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 114 people died and 2,934 were injured due to motorcycle accidents during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

If the details of this news report are accurate, the driver of the tractor-trailer was at fault for making an unsafe left turn. I trust officials are also looking into whether the truck driver was under the influence, distracted, inattentive or reckless at the time of the accident.

California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Fault and Liability

If it is determined that the truck driver was at fault, the driver as well as his or her employer could be held civilly liable for the accident in addition to the criminal charges this driver may face. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Long Beach personal injury lawyer will be able to better advise victims' families about their legal rights and options in such cases.

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An 84-year-old man in a motorized wheelchair who was attempting to go across a crosswalk at Purchase and Hillman streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts was struck by an oil truck and seriously injured.

The victim was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital and then flown by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

The man did not have identification documents on him when the pedestrian accident occurred. He was later identified as the resident of Melville Towers. Police said he was operating the wheelchair south on Purchase Street, near the curb, although the sidewalk was clear of snow.

This incident is the latest in a series of serious pedestrian accident in the area and the second involving a wheelchair-bound person in the last few months.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Statistics

According to the FARS report on the NHTSA website, 4,092 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in 2009.

Liability Issues

In pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles, investigators and reconstruction teams will try to determine the cause of the collision. Possible contributing factors include: driver inattention, use of alcohol or narcotics, speed, road conditions, no Stop signs, dangerous weather conditions and other factors.

For example, if the truck driver is found to be at fault, he or she could be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries from the accident. If the accident can be blamed on the dangerous road conditions, then the city or government agency responsible for the roadway could be held liable.

If the victim suffered serious injury in a pedestrian accident due to someone’s negligence or recklessness, the victim could seek compensation to cover medical and other expenses.

The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published.

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