A man and his daughters were injured in an Oxnard car accidentafter another vehicle turned in front of them triggering a head-on collision. According to an ABC news report, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard, the night of February 2, 2012. Police say the 52-year-old man was driving a Toyota Prius north on Harbor Boulevard, when the driver of a Dodge Charger made a turn in front of him. The man and his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, suffered major injuries. They have been hospitalized and their condition is not known. The Dodge's driver was uninjured. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the three injured victims of this crash. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 13 fatalities and 860 injuries involving Oxnard car accidents. During the same year, there were 57 fatalities and 3,421 injuries involving Ventura County car accidents.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, the driver of the Dodge Charger made a turn in front of the victims’ vehicle at the intersection. It appears that this motorist may have failed to yield the right-of-way to the other vehicle.

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 the driver of the Dodge is determined to have been at fault, then, he or she can be held liable for the resulting injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced Ventura personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Personal injury attorneys in Anaheim have a bad rap, but the gentlemen over at Bisnar and Chase are looking to reshape stereotypes and convince the community that they are here to help. They are not transporting people home from hospitals nor are they making sure that ambulances are getting the proper space behind their vehicle. These attorneys are working in the Anaheim community to try and help people who are less fortunate and are rubbing off on their staff members.

Bisnar and Chase is a personal injury law firm based out of Orange County, California. Since 1978, attorneys at BC have assisted more than 6,000 clients with a 97.5% success rate.

Anaheim Personal Injury Attorneys who Care

Finding Anaheim attorneys who genuinely care about their clients is a difficult task, but finding one who spends their personal time assisting people who are not injured is a bit shocking. At Bisnar and Chase, the attorneys and staff members spend their own time and money assisting Orange County locals who could use a little help. Bisnar and Chase staff members team up and participate in local fundraising events and then the partners match whatever they raise. The following is a sample of organizations they participate in.

• Annual Walk Like M.A.D.D. Campains
• Share Our Selves Adopt A Pantry
• OC Resident Turkey Giveaway
• AIDS Bicycle Fundraisers

If you have been injured in an accident, these attorneys have a history of success and compassion.

Anaheim Personal Injury Lawyers

Following a serious injury, contact a Bisnar and Chase personal injury lawyer in Anaheim for immediate assistance. They offer free consultations and their fees start as low as 15%.

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If you have been the victim of a Buena Park personal injury accident, there are some preliminary steps you can take to protect your right to file a lawsuit and collect damages for your injuries.  Knowing the steps to take can be the difference in you being able to collect your legitimate damages, and losing the right to compensation.

1)  First, be sure that your medical needs are met.  It does no good to worry about how much you can make in a lawsuit until you find out the extent of your injuries and how much it will cost you to have them treated.  Ongoing and projected medical bills can greatly change the outcome of a settlement, so be sure to visit a doctor and talk to him about exactly what will be involved in the form of rehabilitative therapy or ongoing care.

2)  Next, talk to a personal injury attorney immediately.  The number of people who lose their opportunity to file a claim due to hesitance has never been measured, but it has to be high.  People are afraid after an accident, and confused; they may not know where to turn.  Hesitation can be costly, however; by waiting too long, you give the defendants time to organize their defense, come up with a low settlement figure, and begin bombarding you with demands to settle.  If you wait too long, you could lose your right to file a case altogether.  If you have received even one phone call from a defendant or an insurer, you should talk to a Buena Park personal injury attorney immediately.

3)  Talk to friends and family about their experiences with attorneys.  You can probably find a great referral to a good personal injury attorney without going outside your family circle.  Many people have used attorneys in the past and are happy to recommend one to meet your needs.  If you do not know anyone who has used a Buena Park personal injury lawyer, you can get recommendations from your family attorney, or contact the local Bar Association.  Beware, however, of personal injury attorneys with a lot of “flashy” advertising; these large firms are sometimes too big to be concerned with your personal injury case, and will try to make you settle for far less than you should actually collect.

4)  Finally, find the right attorney to meet your needs.  You do not need an attorney who simply tells you what you want to hear, or who pushes you into an early and disastrously low settlement.  A professional Buena Park personal injury lawyer should always listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain every step of the process to you so that you can understand it.  Find an attorney with whom you feel comfortable; you will be working closely with this person for some time.  Be sure that you and your attorney have a mutual respect for each other and that your attorney has your best interests at heart, not a quick settlement and payoff.

Four people including two firefighters were injured in a San Bernardino car accident, the afternoon of February 1, 2012. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Main Street in Hesperia. Officials say a San Bernardino County fire ambulance, which was responding to a medical call in Hesperia, collided with another vehicle at the intersection. Two firefighter-paramedics in the ambulance and two people in the other vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this collision. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 10 fatalities and 221 injuries involving car accidents in Hesperia. In San Bernardino County as a whole, 223 people died and 7,870 were injured as a result of car accidents, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, the ambulance collided with the other vehicle at a large street intersection, which is regulated by traffic lights. It is not clear if the other vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle or if the driver of the ambulance was at fault here.

California Vehicle Code 21806 states: "Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle which is sounding a siren and which has at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light that is visible…the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, clear of any intersection, and thereupon shall stop and remain stopped until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed."

Fault and Liability

I trust officials are looking into whether the ambulance had its emergency lights and sirens on or if there was a right-of-way or red light violation here. If this accident was the fault of the ambulance driver, then, the driver and his or her employer can be held liable for injuries and damages caused. At the same time, if the driver of the other vehicle was at fault, then, he or she can be held liable as well. An experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer can better advise injured victims in such cases about their legal rights and options.

Cirila Guzman, 76, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident, which officials say may have involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on January 26, 2012 at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Dalton Avenue in Azusa. Guzman suffered major head trauma and died from her injuries.

Police booked the driver, 74-year-old Luis Sanchez, on suspicion of DUI causing injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. However, he has been released this week after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office sent the case back to police for further investigation. Officials are waiting for the results of a blood alcohol test. Officials say they plan to present their case to the DA once more evidence has been gathered.

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

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 13 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Azusa. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 179 people died and 4,918 were injured due to pedestrian accidents, during the same year.

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver who struck Guzman may have been under the influence of alcohol. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23152, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges.

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."

Claim for Compensation

If it is determined that Sanchez was at fault, then, in addition to facing criminal charges, he can be held financially responsible for Guzman's wrongful death. In cases where negligence is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will advise victims and their families in such cases about their legal rights and options. . For more information about the dangers of driving under the influence, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.

Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson, 25, of Ontario, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on the 101 Freeway. According to an Associated Press news report, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred during the early morning hours of January 29, 2012 near Hollywood Boulevard. Officials say Alfadl-Andreasson was just south of the Cahuenga Pass when his Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a van. The man who was driving the 2008 Ford E-350 van, a 48-year-old from Istanbul, Turkey, was not cited or arrested. Both, he and his passenger, a 16-year-old girl also from Istanbul, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 35 fatalities and 1,248 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 83 lives and injured 2,719 people, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this van versus motorcycle collision occurred. There are several questions here. Was the motorcycle rear-ended by the van? Did driver distraction, inattention or excessive speed play a part? Did the driver of the van make an unsafe lane change or an unsafe pass? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the van's driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he can be held liable for Alfadl-Andreasson's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, and loss of love and companionship.

In such cases, victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects 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 accident victims or their families.

A 65-year-old woman was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident when a Lexus SUV backed into her. According to a 10News report, the pedestrian accident occurred on Girard Avenue in La Jolla, the morning of January 27, 2012. Officials say the woman was crossing the road when the SUV began backing up to take a parking space and struck her. The woman fell onto the roadway and suffered severe head trauma. It is not clear if the 20-year-old driver will be cited for the collision. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the woman who was injured in this San Diego pedestrian accident. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Diego Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 18 people were killed and 494 were injured in pedestrian accidents in the city of San Diego. Countywide, 57 fatalities and 937 injuries occurred due to pedestrian accidents, during that same year.

Laws Relating to Pedestrians

Based on this news report, the woman was crossing the road mid-block. Pedestrians must yield the right of way to vehicles when crossing outside a crosswalk, but that does not excuse drivers from exercising due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians.

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."

Liability Issues

In this particular case, if it is determined that the driver was inattentive, distracted or negligent in any other way, he or she could be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Pedestrian accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

Elfego Lozano-Nicolas, 39, has died from critical injuries he suffered in a Santa Ana car accident, which officials say, involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal bicycle accident occurred the night of January 20, 2012 in the 100 block of South Broadway. Lozano-Nicolas was hit by a pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tundra, with a ladder rack and ladders on top. The truck also had blue lettering running the length of the truck. The pickup's hubcap fell at the scene of the crash. The driver did not stop. Lozano-Nicholas was taken to a local trauma center where he died the day after the incident. If you have any information about this fatal hit-and-run crash, please contact Santa Ana police at 714-245-8701.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Elfego Lozano-Nicolas for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics, there were 17,158 hit-and-run car accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries in California in 2008. A majority of these car accidents involved injuries. There were 247 deaths in 2008 involving hit-and-run collisions statewide.

Leaving the Scene of a Crash

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver of the pickup truck hit the bicyclist and then fled the scene without even stopping to help the critically injured victim. Lozano-Nicolas was found on the roadway unconscious. The driver basically fled leaving the victim exposed to further danger. I hope officials apprehend whoever committed this appalling act and prosecute him or her to the fullest extent of the law.

Justice for Victims

If you have any information about this driver or the suspect, please visit our dedicated hit-and-run web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to offer an anonymous tip and to become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. This site is part of our effort to partner with the community and help our local law enforcement officials apprehend these hit-and-run drivers.

Families that have lost loved ones in hit-and-run collisions would be well advised to contact an experienced Santa Ana personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the accident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Please remember that any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

Metal on metal knee replacements are taking a lot of heat lately as several patients using them are experiencing severe pain. According to the knee replacement lawyers at Bisnar and Chase, several victims have suffered injuries as a result of this defective device, and many of them have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries. If you have suffered as a result of this defective product, speaking with a Bisnar and Chase attorney may help you recover.

Bisnar and Chase is a product defect law firm based in southern California. John Bisnar and Brian Chase, Bisnar and Chase partners, have been obtaining huge verdicts and settlement for victims of defective products for over 30 years and have developed a reputation as one of the nation’s leading injury firms.

Knee Replacement Lawsuit Information

Bisnar and Chase attorneys are reporting a large increase in inquiries requesting knee replacement lawsuit information due to the growing concerns amongst patients that their device will fail. Knee replacement devices that fail could result in a number of side effects and may require painful revision surgery. If you are suffering from any one of the following side effects, you should call an attorney immediately.

• Knee swelling and pain
• Decrease in range of motion
• Problems supporting weight
• Limp
• Knee stiffness

California Knee Replacement Attorneys

If you are looking for an attorney who has a history of success representing defective product victims, conctact a Bisnar and Chase knee replacement attorney in California for a first-class free evaluation of your case. Bisnar and Chase has been nationally recognized for their exceptional client representation and huge verdicts and settlements.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week that Hewlett-Packard (HP) has agreed to a settlement of $425,000 for their failure to report a product hazard in a timely manner. It is required by federal law that any and all dangers regarding a product are reported to the CPSC immediately. There was evidence that HP knowingly delayed reporting an issue with certain lithium-ion battery packs that were an unreasonable hazard to consumers.

It was reported that these battery packs, shipped with new HP computers and sold as spare parts, could overheat, which posed a burn and fire hazard. The CPSC claimed that in September of 2007 HP had already received reports from 22 consumers about the defect and that two were injured and at least one was hospitalized. HP also apparently conducted studies in March and April 2007 which revealed information about the hazard.

Neither the study nor the reports were passed on to the CPSC until July 2008--the release explains that by the time it was reported 31 incidents had been reported. The federal laws regarding product safety require that hazards are reported within 24 hours of knowledge of the risk.

Although they settled the matter, HP still maintains their innocence in the matter. The full settlement agreement can be viewed here.

Manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure their products are safe consumers. If you or someone you love was injured as a result of a dangerous or defective product, contact the Philly accident lawyers at Console & Hollawell to find out your legal rights and options.