California Injury Blog

Man Killed in Inglewood Car Accident

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:52:53 -0800

Ruben Crummie, 71, was killed in an Inglewood car accident after he was struck by two vehicles. According to a CBS news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred the night of February 2, 2012 near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hardy Street. Inglewood police say Crummie exited his stalled truck to get gas when he was hit. The first car that hit him stopped, but the second driver fled the scene. Police are hoping that witnesses to the incident will provide them information about the second driver. No arrests have been made pending an official investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Ruben Crummie for their devastating loss. Apparently, this hit-and-run car accident occurred when Crummie was helping his friend move a bed. Please keep his grieving family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Pedestrian Injured in Los Angeles County Car Accident

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:33:25 -0800

An elderly woman was injured in a Los Angeles car accident after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, the evening of February 1, 2012. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Ellen Drive and Cypress Street, which is in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County near Covina. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The nature or extent of her injuries is not known at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this pedestrian accident. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Woman Dies in Mysterious House Fire

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:05:56 -0800

February 1, 2012—Santa Rosa, CA—44-year-old Monica Shears died Monday from burns sustained in a house fire last week, authorities reported.

Ms. Shears was discovered on the ground just inside the doorway to her apartment on Sebastapol Road on January 16. Firefighters entered the building to fight a blaze which started in an empty bedroom on the second floor of the building. According to Battalion Chief Mark Basque, an empty gasoline can was found in the bedroom where the fire started. Sprinklers were able to contain the blaze, which was extinguished in about five minutes. No charges have been filed in the case at present.

Ms. Shears suffered second- and third-degree burns over the upper part of her body. She had earlier been transferred to the Bothin Burn Center at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.

I want to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ms. Shears’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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Woman Killed in Riverside County DUI Collision

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:16:10 -0800

Louisa Valdovinos, 55, of Menifee, was killed in a Riverside car accident, which officials report involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news article in The Press Enterprise, the fatal DUI collision occurred on Winchester Road south of Scott Road near Menifee, during the early morning hours of January 29, 2012. Officials say 30-year-old Jason M. Richter, of Oceanside was under the influence of alcohol when his Pontiac Grand Am drifted into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota Corolla. The driver of the Corolla, Valdovinos, died at the scene of the crash. Richter sustained critical injuries, while his wife suffered moderate injuries. Richter may face DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Louisa Valdovinos following this tragic DUI collision. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Girl Injured in Riverside Dog Attack

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:40:50 -0800

A 12-year-old girl was injured in a dog bite incident in Riverside County, the afternoon of January 29, 2012. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the dog attack occurred near East Rider Street and Evans Road in Perris. Officials have quarantined the pit bull involved in the attack and the young victim has been hospitalized for her injuries. The extent of her injuries has not been reported and it is not clear if the dog's owner will be cited or charged in connection with this attack.

My heart goes out to the girl who has been injured in this dog attack. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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Pedestrian Killed in Santa Ana Hit-and-Run Car Accident

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:50:23 -0800

Jose Javier Diaz, 55, was fatally injured in a Santa Ana car accident after he was struck by two vehicles while crossing the street. According to a CBS news report, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 400 block of South Broadway Street, the night of January 28, 2012. Police say Diaz was walking across Broadway when a white pickup truck traveling northbound hit him, knocking him into the southbound lane where a green Ford Mustang with a black convertible top struck him. Both, the pickup truck and the Ford left the scene. Anyone with information about this incident or the about the hit-and-run vehicles is asked to call Santa Ana police at 714-245-8701.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Jose Javier Diaz, who was killed in this hit-and-run car accident. The report states that Diaz was a U.S. Navy veteran. Heartbreaking! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Pedestrian Suffers Head Injury in San Diego Car Accident

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:09 -0800

A 57-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury in a San Diego car accident after a vehicle struck her at a street intersection. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Wightman Street and Marlborough Avenue the morning of January 26, 2012. Officials say the 30-year-old driver of a GMC pickup truck stopped at a stop sign and then attempted a right turn. The pickup hit the woman, knocking her to the ground. She was transported to a local hospital with severe head injuries. It is not clear if the driver will be cited for this collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with this seriously injured pedestrian. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Zocor Attorneys Pursuing More than Compensation

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:02:22 -0800

An estimated 24 million Americans utilize medications to lower their cholesterol. Be careful which one you choose, because some medications may make high cholesterol look like a scrape on the knee compared to the side effects you may experience. The Zocor attorneys at Bisnar and Chase are helping patients recover monetary compensation for the injuries they have sustained from using Zocor, but according to the firm’s head partners, monetary compensation is not the number one priority. John Bisnar says that recovering monetary compensation for your injuries is a given, but changing the way manufacturers construct products is the goal that will save lives.

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Pedestrian Injured in San Diego Car Accident

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:28:39 -0800

A woman was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident after a car pulled out of a driveway and struck her, the morning of January 25, 2012. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the pedestrian accident occurred on Coronado Avenue near Green Bay Street in the Nestor section of San Diego. Officials say the driver had dropped off his children and was pulling out when he hit the woman. She suffered a broken femur and hip as well as abdomen injuries. The report makes no mention of whether or not the driver was cited for the collision.

My heart goes out to the woman injured in this San Diego car crash. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

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California Effexor Attorneys Assist Victims

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:31:36 -0800

Many patients who are taking Effexor have experienced great results. The drug was designed to help those who struggle with depression and other mood disorders and it has proven to be successful in some cases. Unfortunately, pregnant women who take Effexor are showing increased chances of giving birth to a child with birth defects. The California Effexor attorneys at Bisnar and Chase are noticing an increase in cases relating to Effexor and are assisting victims by providing free information about Effexor lawsuits.

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California Bus Accidents Are On The Rise

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:44:05 -0800

Just recently, two dozen people involved in the fatal church bus accident near Twin Peaks have been taken from the scene to hospitals, San Bernardino County authorities said. One person was fatally injured in the accident that occurred about 11:50 a.m. Monday as the bus was traveling westbound down a slippery Highway 189, said Officer Mario Lopez of the California Highway Patrol.

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Mother and Son Injured in Moreno Valley Dog Attack

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:58:13 -0800

A Moreno Valley woman and her 6-year-old son were injured in a dog bite incident, the morning of January 24, 2012. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the incident happened on Indian Avenue near Sunnymead Boulevard in a residential neighborhood as the woman was walking with her son and pushing a stroller with a young child. It was then that a 120-pound bull mastiff jumped a chain link fence from a nearby yard and began attacking the boy.

Officials say the big dog latched on to the boy's head partially severing his right ear, before biting the woman in her left hip. The child in the stroller was uninjured. The owner of the dog arrived at the scene and took control of the animal. Both, the woman and the boy have been hospitalized with dog bite injuries and are recovering. The dog has been handed over to animal control. It will likely be euthanized, officials say. The dog's owners have not been cited pending an official investigation.

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California Wage & Hour Violations

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:29:56 -0800

There are several ways in which California workers can have their rights violated by employers in terms of work hours and pay. Each of these types of wage and hour violations involves a different type of legal remedy, so it is important, if you have been denied fair payment for your work, that you talk to a good personal injury lawyer who understands the laws regarding payments to employees.

One way your rights can be violated in terms of payment for work is if you are simply denied compensation altogether. An employer might ask you to work “off the clock,” and imply that if you do not you could lose your job. An example of this is when employers tell employees that they did not finish their work in a “timely manner” and must finish “on their own time.” However, it is against California employment law for any employer to require employees to work without compensation.

Another way your rights can be violated is by denying overtime compensation to you based on some classification the employer says you fall under. For example, a salaried employee might be denied overtime pay because she is not an "hourly" employee. However, a salary does not mean that an employer can legally require you to work longer hours for the same pay.

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14 Year-Old Teen Dies In Wrongful Death Incident

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:21:30 -0800

According to KSL, a 14 year-old from Tremonton, Utah passed away after being shot in the face with a miniature replica cannon. The cannon was designed for displays only and not meant to fire projectiles. This unfortunate event began with two boys handling a replica of an 18th Century Naval cannon, yet it quickly descended into a wrongful death Utah. Our condolences go out to this family and friends of this young teen. This situation is a great example of when hiring a wrongful death attorney is appropriate.

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Huntington Beach Man Killed in Fontana Hit-and-Run Crash

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:07:55 -0800

Victor Joseph Scallo, 44, was killed in a San Bernardino County car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to news reports, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on San Bernardino Avenue near Commerce Street in Fontana, during the early morning hours of January 22, 2012. Scallo was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Officials are looking for the driver who apparently fled the collision site. So far, no witnesses have come forward. A vehicle and suspect description has not yet been made available.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Victor Joseph Scallo for their devastating loss in this hit-and-run car accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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