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Woman Rushed to Medical Center after being Hit in Parking Lot

ANorman — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:31:31 +0000

A 46-year-old woman was rushed to the UCSD medical center after she was struck by a van in a Chula Vista parking lot this past Thursday. She suffered a skull fracture and was stated to be in critical condition late Thursday night.

The woman was hit by a 43-year-old man who was driving a van that was traveling slowly through the lot. Authorities revealed that the van collision occurred near the northeast corner of Broadway and Palomar Street around 6:45 p.m. but the driver had to be told by onlookers that he had hit the woman before he stopped.

It was then that the driver looked out his window and noticed the pedestrian lying under the van with her legs straddling the front left tire.

Could the accident be avoided?

There are so many variables that can occur with any given car or pedestrian related accident. One of the very first questions that may be asked for example, is was the driver inebriated? Seeing as he was unaware he had struck somebody, there is a good chance that was the case.

He could also have been otherwise distracted or impaired, a fact that investigators consider when such an accident occurs.

It would appear at first glance that the pedestrian had done nothing wrong as she was not in the middle of a street when the accident occurred. Forensic specialists on the other hand, could assess the situation to see if this was indeed the case.

What happens next?

When an car accident like this occurs it can take a bit of time to sort things out. Once liability is uncovered, an accident victim can file a claim against the person responsible for their injuries.

A personal injury lawsuit is often times necessary to ensure that an individual that is damaged in a collision is compensated for related medical costs and lost wages. For those who are seriously hurt after a wreck or pedestrian accident, financial reparation can also safeguard their life savings, which may be placed at risk due to the cost of long term rehabilitation and treatment.

Contact a reliable personal injury lawyer

When you or a loved one had been seriously hurt in an accident, it pays to seek the counsel of reputable personal injury attorneys.

Our legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is well equipped to handle your accident case and will fight diligently to make sure you get the financial restitution you need. The money recovered can be applied to medical treatment and lost wages. You can also receive financial damages for your pain and suffering.

Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case evaluation and learn what you can do after a debilitating car accident threatens you and your family’s economic future.

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Mutiple Car Collision Prompts SigAlert on I-5 Freeway

ANorman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:17 +0000

A multiple vehicle accident in Anaheim this morning prompted a temporary SigAlert after three cars collided near Lincoln avenue. The automobiles involved were a gray Chevrolet Aveo LT, a brown F150 Ford Pickup, and another unidentified pick up. According to an eye witness, the accident was instigated by a wrong way driver. Investigators were called onto the scene around 11:23 a.m. and are looking into the wrong way driver scenario. Ambulances were called to the scene but it was not known at press time if anyone was injured and sent to the hospital. A brief SigAlert was issued and lifted not long after the incident.

Indeed, investigators will have their hands full determining who and what caused the accident. If it was indeed a wrong way driver, he or she may be held liable for any injuries sustained in the multiple car collision. When more than one car is involved it can be hard to truly assess damages, which is often necessary in pursuing personal injury claims.

Contact our seasoned personal injury attorneys today at 619.456.0027 or 858.909.9090 and toll-free at 888.207.5321 for in office case evaluations and learn what you can do to receive financial compensation after your devastating and life altering car accident.

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Personal Injury Claims – What you need to Succeed

ANorman — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:32:22 +0000

Accident victims who know their rights will move quickly to pursue a personal injury claim after they have been hurt in an accident. Even so they may not know what they should do to ensure that they build a solid foundation for a strong case.

Honesty is key

Of course, one of the first things an accident victim will need to do is locate a personal injury lawyer that specializes in their type of accident. For example, someone who was hurt in a slip and fall will need an attorney studied in premises liability law. A victim that was harmed by a consumer product will have to seek out a lawyer that is adept at handling product liability cases.

Once located, the accident victim and or family members should meet with the lawyer face to face for a case review. Often times personal injury lawyers will offer this service for free to see if you have a legitimate claim or not. If you do, you will then be advised on how and when to get started.

Be sure to be honest with the lawyer about the circumstances of the case when you talk to them. If you feel you had a hand in the accident, say so. In many cases, culpability will not keep you from receiving compensation. It is hard for a lawyer to fight for your rights if they do not have the full picture. Besides which, lying will weaken you case, especially if the other side gets wind of it.

Secure and Present Documentation

Medical records, police reports, witness statements, audio and video tape, all of these items can help you and your attorney present an iron clad case in court. While some of these items, like witness depositions, will be attained by the attorney it doesn’t hurt to have some of this documentation already in hand when you visit your personal injury lawyer for the first time.

Expert Testimony

This will largely be the domain of your lawyer, so be sure you retain one that has the ability to acquire specialist that can make your case in a courtroom.

Reconstructionists, forensic specialist, doctors and other authority figures can give a jury and/or judge a clear picture of what transpired the day of your debilitating accident. This helps provide the necessary information that will enable them to find in your favor.

An experienced Attorney

As stated before, finding a quality personal injury lawyer that specializes is the best key for success. When investigating law firms, be sure to ask about their track record in regards to previous cases that were similar to yours. They should also be able to provide a referral list of former clients who were happy with their services. Be wary of any firm that seems hesitant to do so.

We at Slaughter and Slaughter can provide all of the above and more. With years of combined personal injury experience, we give our clients the expert legal representation they deserve after they have been hurt in a serious accident.

Whether you have sustained a severe burn, spinal injuries or suffered trauma due to a car accident, we can help you obtain the compensation you need for medical cost and lost earnings.

Call us today at 888.207.5321 or and set up a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers today. You don’t have to suffer needlessly after a car accident changes you and your family’s lives forever. You can and should receive justice – Slaughter and Slaughter can help.

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Dog Bites – When You Can Sue and Why

ANorman — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:34:47 +0000

Personal injury cases can get a bit confusing, especially when it comes to something like an animal related accident. This bewilderment is often due to the fact that the lines can get a bit blurred since, unlike a car, a dog is a living breathing entity that can bite for a number of reasons, including self defense.

When an animal attack occurs, the case has to be examined to establish liability of the dog owner if the bite victims seek to file a personal injury lawsuit.

When You can’t Sue

In California, a dog is not held accountable for a bite if it was provoked. An example of this would be if the dog was being pummeled with rocks or beaten prior to the attack. In such an instance, the victim could be responsible for their own injuries.

When you can Sue

An individual can sue the dogs owner if the bite was unprovoked. He or she can further cement their case if they are able prove a prior record of the dogs viciousness or propensity for biting.

There is a school of thought however, that says that this proof is not demonstrated by dogs attacking and biting other dogs. The reasoning is that dogs will fight and/or bite one another on pure instinct and that this is normal animal behavior. There is a bit of a gray area here however, as growing evidence suggest that some bites occur after a dog attacks another dog. This could mean that the propensity for a canine to attack another animal makes it a hazard to humans as well.

Been Bitten—Now What?

Some bites can range from the mild to the fairly severe. There have been victims bitten and mauled to the point of death—others have to have reconstructive surgery to mend the part of their bodies that may have been disfigured in the attack.

While a mild bite may heal on his own, devastating injuries will need massive amounts of medical attention. This will translate into tremendous cost, especially if reconstructive surgery is required.

Many Americans are not financially prepared for such an occurrence and could find their nest eggs dwindling rapidly. With this in mind, a dog bite victim should look into the possibility of filing a personal injury lawsuit against the dog owner.

Contact Us Today

At the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter we can get you the compensation you deserve after a vicious dog attack. This compensation can then go towards related medical costs and rehabilitation efforts. It will also hold a negligent dog owner accountable for unleashing a vicious animal onto the public.

Call us today to set up a free case evaluation and discover what your legal rights are in regards to dog bites and personal injury litigation.

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Amusement Park Injuries — No Laughing Matter

ANorman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:58:25 +0000

No one is thinking about safety when they decide to jaunt off for a day of fun in the sun at an amusement park—far from it! Plans are often filled with joyous excitement as involved parties try deciding who is paying for what and who gets to ride shot gun. This could be the main reason why an amusement park accident can be particularly jarring. The incident is often unexpected, coming out of no where. In a mere few seconds a day of gaiety could turn into one filled with sorrow and pain.

Although we would like to think that amusement park injuries are few and far between, the reality is they happen with a lot more frequency than one would have originally thought.

Amusement park accident statistics

Annually there are thousands of amusement park related injuries that have to be treated in the Emergency Room. The incidents are placed into categories that give one an insight as to just how often such mishaps occur.

The latest statistics are broken down like so:

Fixed Site Rides – 3,700
Mobile Ride (fairs/carnivals) 2,800
Inflatable Amusement devices – 3,600
Public water slides – 3, 100

Combined, this makes for a total of 13, 200 amusement park and recreational accidents that resulted in injuries serious enough to receive emergency medical attention.

Causes for amusement park injury

There are numerous reasons for injuries that are sustained at parks as well, with many of them having little or nothing to do with behavior on the victim’s part. Common causes include:

Mechanical failure – this could be due to improper maintenance or missing structural components, but this particular type of malfunction can result in serious injury, even death.
Operator negligence – the individual who starts and/or maintains the ride could behave in a negligent manner and create injuries. This would include failing to stop or start the ride properly or to upkeep essential ride components so they function as they are supposed to.
Combination – sometime a combination of factors can contribute to an amusement park accident and subsequent injury. For instance, faulty maintenance combined with operator ineptitude could lead to a tremendous calamity where people get hurt.

What to do after an amusement park accident

The injuries sustained while trying to have a good time could end up being no laughing matter, especially if brain or spinal injury results. The medical costs associated with rehabilitation and treatment can be astronomical in such cases and poise a family at the brink of financial devastation.

When a personal injury strikes after a visit to an amusement park, victims should seriously consider personal injury litigation against the park. The financial compensation one can obtain via such a lawsuit could help an accident victim pay related medical cost. They can also receive punitive damages as well as restitution for lost wages.

Has a park accident left you injured and financially strapped? Then call the expert San Diego personal injury lawyers at Slaughter and Slaughter today. Our expert legal team understands the unique parameters of an amusement park injury case and will bring combined years of legal experience to the table to get you the compensation you need.

Call us right away at 858.909.9090 to set up a free consultation with our San Diego Lawyer and obtain the financial assistance you require after an unexpected injury changes your life.

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Five Injured after Fountain Valley Bus Crash

ANorman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:03:26 +0000

An OCTA bus vs. car collision in Fountain Valley resulted in five injured at around 1:30 Monday afternoon at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Heil Avenue. The victims included four passengers and an occupant of the BMW that was involved in the accident. The Orange County Transit Authority bus was headed north on Harbor when it collided with a silver BMW sedan that was pulling out onto Heil. It is not known how many passengers were on the bus but several were lead off the bus wearing neck braces and taken to the hospital. One of the car’s passengers also complained of neck and back pain and was taken to a local area hospital as well.

The front left quarter panel of the BMW was smashed in as was the rear of the vehicle, while the bus sustained no noticeable damage.

After the accident is sorted out victims with verifiable injury will be able to pursue the responsible party in court via a personal injury lawsuit. They will then be able to receive financial compensation for their injuries and utilize it to pay for the medical costs and lost wages associated with their accident. Don’t let someone else’s reckless behavior put you at financial risk. Call our law offices today at 858.909.9090 and learn what you can do to obtain financial compensation and the justice you deserve.

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Scooter Crash at MLK and 7th Results in Injury

ANorman — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:27:11 +0000

In Long Beach, a 20-year-old motor scooter driver suffered moderate injuries when an SUV crashed into him early Monday morning. The motor scooter became lodged beneath the SUV after the collision which occurred at around 10 a.m. at the corner or Martin Luther King Jr. drive and 7th street. Paramedics and firefighters responded to the call of the motor scooter rider’s predicament and found the young man pinned beneath the white SUV’s bumper. The force of the collision threw the hapless biker onto the ground where he sustained his injuries. He was treated at the scene before being take off to a trauma center to be looked at. The SUV driver was unhurt.

As this incident continues to be investigated the injured man as well as his family members should look into probable personal injury litigation, especially if the accident was not his fault. Even though the injuries were said to be moderate, moderate can evolve into something more serious over time and then the man and or his family would be stuck paying exorbitant medical bills.

Has someone struck you or a loved one during a car accidnet and caused injury? Then call us today for a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers. We will look over your case and happily provide you with the information you need to successfully purse the matter in court. Don’t pay for someone else’s carelessness, call our law offices and get the compensation you need and deserve.

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Motorcyclist Collides with Truck and is Injured

ANorman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:31:58 +0000

A motorcycle accident in Anaheim clogged lanes and caused traffic to congest to a slow crawl just west of Carmentia Rd in Cerritos. The incident occurred at 7:46 a.m. Tuesday morning after the bike collided with a black GMC Sierra pick up truck. Both vehicles had been traveling Westbound on 91 just east of Euclid Street.

Paramedics arrived on the scene and discovered that the cyclist’s foot has been damaged. They bandaged it prior to taking him off to the Anaheim Memorial Medical Center for further evaluation. The extent of other injuries is not known at this time.

Far too often, accidents like this occur and immediate damage is not easily ascertained. While the motorcycle victim may have suffered severe injury to his foot, he could also have sustained serious injuries to the rest of his body. Also, despite what most people think, many motorcycle accidents are the fault of passenger car drivers and truckers, not motorcycle riders themselves. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, call us for a free consultation. After speaking with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers, you will learn if you have a solid case and can pursue the guilty party for monetary damages.

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